Two things to know about the communion of saints
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Each of us is called to a life of holiness; you’re called to be a saint. Like Mother Teresa, St.John Paul II, and St. Faustina Kowalska, you’re called to be a saint. God has a personalized path to holiness for each one of us. We just have to trust his plan.
A great way to be inspired to trust God with our lives is to read the lives of the saints and let our hearts be moved by their heroic virtue. And finally, ask them to help you. Turn to your name sake, or your confirmation saint, or maybe the feast day you were born on. Pick a saint to be your companion on your walk with God. You’ll be surprised where they start showing up in your life!
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Your life matters. Your decisions matter. Your actions matter. Each of us is called to a life of holiness; you’re called to be a saint.
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