Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 It has occured to me, in a very straight foward manner, that it is today that I am supposed to become a Saint. This very day I am supposed to change my life, let my heart be consumed, let my pride fall, let my humility rise; let my laziness fall, let my obibience rise; and let my strength fall, and let my weakness rise. Today is the very day where every Catholic is called to Sainthood! It is not just a call, but rather an order. An order to perfect love, an order to perfect charity, an order to ultimate happiness. Every second that goes by is an opportunity to achieve Sainthood. Today is the only day where we can achieve this. If you say what about "yesterday", well yesterday has already passed. And some will say, "Well what about tommorow." Tommorow will one day be 'today'. [b]TODAY[/b] IS THE DAY WE MUST STRIVE FOR SAINTHOOD. By the Grace of God, the Mercy of the Father, the Love of the Son, and the Power of the Holy Spirit, Today is the day that we will achieve Sainthood. So let us begin, for we have not much time. (A thought that came to me during Mass.) -UIOGD- Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 AMEN brother! your message about striving TODAY for sainthood reminded me of the following verses from Matthew's gospel:[list] [*][b]Mat 6:25-34[/b] [b]25 [/b]"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? [b]26 [/b]Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? [b]27 [/b]And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life? [b]28 [/b]And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; [b]29 [/b]yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. [b]30 [/b]But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? [b]31 [/b]Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' [b]32 [/b]For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. [b]33 [/b][i][b]But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.[/b][/i] [b]34 [/b]"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. [i][b]Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day[/b][/i]. [/list]i've always loved that passage pax christi, nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cure of Ars Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 I hear ya but I got long way to go. Awesome thought, I need to think about this some more. Thanks Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 [quote]I hear ya but I got long way to go. Awesome thought, I need to think about this some more. Thanks Fiat_Voluntas_Tua [/quote] As do I! -UIOGD- Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scofizzle Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 we all need work untill we are Saints..... but we are currently saints... That can give us hope that we are called saints. CCC#823: 289-290 The Church , then, is the Holy people of God, and her members are called "saints" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 saints striving for Sainthood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 What does it take to become a saint? Will it. --SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS Do not be afraid to be saints. Follow Jesus Christ who is the source of freedom and light. Be open to the Lord so that He may lighten all your ways. --POPE JOHN PAUL II, to the youth We are meant for sainthood. A saint is nothing more or less than one who is in union with God in a relationship of intimacy and trust. A saint is one who can accept not only his or her dependence on God, but the reality of God's dependence on each and everyone of us to fulfill our mission of loving God through each other. That's the hardest part. Every day can be difficult and messy, even painful. But this human life is also one of hope and joy and generous service. It is our destiny. --FATHER THOMAS McSWEENEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 woot St. Thomas Aquinas!! the Pope woot!! this is an awesome realization..prayers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Andy, When you speak my heart is convicted by the spirit! Ave Maria, James III P.S. I will see you on Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 maaaan, i wish i could "see" some of my fellow phatmassers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 awwww me too Phat !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 James Lewis III...Blessings! I am excited. My ext. is 3362. -UIOGD- Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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