In his Apostolic Exhortation “Rejoice and be Glad,” Pope Francis suggests practical ways of achieving holiness in our daily life. “Holiness does not mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith,” he says.
Saints: Our examples:
The saints who once were besieged human beings, are examples for us to keep moving despite our sinful nature. They guide us in our daily imitation of Christ. They teach us to persevere in the race towards reaching the goal set before us—holiness. This is not a tag attached to a bishop, a priest or a religious. It is a call to everyone.
We find these examples in our own parents, community members, friends other loved ones or even persons whom we never bothered to pay attention to in our communities, society and in our streets, who live very ordinary way of life with love and great sacrifice. Pope Francis calls them “the saints next door.” In the same way we are called to be holy by living and fulfilling our ordinary lives with love and joy; for “There is no sadness in holiness.”
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Summary by Sr Theresa Phawa FMA
