The Church is like a garden in which many flowers are planted. An example is the beauty of God’s creation. These flowers can represent the saints. They come with different histories and nationalities. They give witness to Christ being planted in different times and cultures. Some are called to martyrdom in difficult times. Some are called to found religious communities. Others are ordinary people like you and me and are called to live their lives in an extraordinary way. Some are called to rely on the unreserved compassion of God as they change their lives and embrace a compassionate God.
What do they all have in common? They all have made Christ the center of their lives. Their faith and trust in God have led them to expand their plans to surrender to God’s will and extraordinary events on their spiritual journey. They become true witnesses to Christianity. They are people who have nor only talked the talk but people who have walked the walk. Their lives become part of a beautiful garden that Christ has cultivated in the Church. We too are called to let the Christ life grow into sainthood.
- Who is your favorite saint?
- What qualities in him or her are especially appealing to you?
- How close are you to making Christ the center of your life?
O God, thank you for the witness of the saints to help me on my life’s journey.