We read from Once upon a time saints. It is one of the greatest gifts of becoming Catholic. I wouldn't be catholic if they were a bunch of demigods. Instead, each saint has their own expression of what it means to follow Christ. Some did it as royalty, others in poverty. Some served the poor. Some educated. Some preached. Some devoted their lives to prayer. Such a vast rich cloud of witnesses!
We really enjoy studying the saints. It made a huge difference in dealing with my stepfather's death. The children were sad and shocked but they had a greater understanding of eternal life. Death is not the end.
Here is a small excerpt.
For today is the day
The first of November
To celebrate saints
You may not remember
The big ones you know
They stand quite tall
Like Francis and Vincent
And Peter and Paul
So take some time to learn about some of the lesser known saints. It may just give you an entirely different outlook..
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