Saints are presented to us by Holy Mother Church for “the two I’s”: imitation and intercession.
As all Christians are called to imitate Christ, we also must experience self-emptying and the Cross, abandonment to providence and self-donation. We must be willing to lose everything.
We are not alone: the Church Militant and the Church Triumphant are closely knit, interwoven in charity. We on earth must intercede for each other and believe and ask for the intercession of the saints.God makes use of the weak to demonstrate His might and love.
If we do not believe in miracles, we do not ask for them. If we do not ask for them, they will not be granted.
HT: Fr. Z.
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Jennifer 10.27.08 at 7:35 am
Wow…you have no idea how much I needed to read that as well. I re-read it several times. Thank you so much.
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Heather 10.27.08 at 10:43 am
Michele:
I really needed that this morning. It’s been a little rough around here lately and I especially needed to read that last stanza. Thank you.
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