ALL SAINTS DAY
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It is an opportunity for believers to remember all saints and martyrs,
known and unknown, throughout Christian
history.
Reflecting on the lives and examples of the saints has been a widespread practice of Christians since the earliest days of the church.
The Saints help us realize the ideal characteristics of Christian faith and encourage us to follow in their footsteps.
“By canonizing some of the faithful…the church recognizes the power of the Spirit of holiness within her...
...and sustains the hope of believers by proposing the saints
to them as models and intercessors.”- Catechism #828
...This invites us to turn our gaze to the immense multitude of those
who have already reached the blessed land...
...and points us on the path that will lead us to that destination”.-Pope John Paul II, All Saints' Day
2003