Welcome back, my fellow pilgrims. We finish up our pilgrimage to Italy today with stops in Assisi, LaVerna, and San Giovanni Rotundo.
First though I have a question for you. Do you consider yourself a saint?
I’m also curious—was your first thought, “No way, I’m not even close to being a saint?” I wonder if you will have to reconsider…
After doing some research, I learned that the word ‘saint’ derives from the Latin word ‘sanctus’ which means “holy” or “consecrated.” If you are a Christian, wouldn’t you agree that we are called to live holy lives? Doesn’t a holy life mean one filled with prayer, a relationship with the Spirit, loving and serving God and others? Continue reading “THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS”