You probably never thought about sainthood as your vocation because of common wrong perceptions of saints:
• Must be a priest or a nun
• Must lead boring contemplative lives
• Must do lots of menial tasks without complaints
• Must suffer much through sickness, injustice or attacks by evil spirits
• Must be super holy and never sin
The above is a long way from the Truth - longer than iPhone queues!
• St. Gianna Beretta Molla was an accomplished doctor and was married with 4 children.
• St. Thomas More is a rich lawyer and a powerful politician.
• St. Joan of Arc led massive armies and helped the King of France regain his kingdom.
• St. Augustine of Hippo indulged in parties, had an affair and even fathered a son but eventually went on to become one of the greatest saints of all time!
• Must be a priest or a nun
• Must lead boring contemplative lives
• Must do lots of menial tasks without complaints
• Must suffer much through sickness, injustice or attacks by evil spirits
• Must be super holy and never sin
The above is a long way from the Truth - longer than iPhone queues!
• St. Gianna Beretta Molla was an accomplished doctor and was married with 4 children.
• St. Thomas More is a rich lawyer and a powerful politician.
• St. Joan of Arc led massive armies and helped the King of France regain his kingdom.
• St. Augustine of Hippo indulged in parties, had an affair and even fathered a son but eventually went on to become one of the greatest saints of all time!
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:29-30)
"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." (2 Cor 7:1)
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God bless