November 1, 2023

Feast of All Saints Matthew 5:1-12

How happy are the poor in spirit;

theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Happy the gentle:

they shall have the earth for their heritage.

Happy those who mourn:

they shall be comforted.

We at Rabbouni anticipated this feast last Sunday and celebrated it. We always make sure to remember the unnamed saints, the saints not found in the litany. Many years ago I remember asking the kids how one becomes a saint. Without missing a beat, this kid was going to explain becoming a saint to the African priest. “See father, in America we have this thing called the NFL draft…” I had to clarify.

Who is a saint, what is a saint. It is really the one who understands himself as belonging to God. I belong to God no matter what happens in my life. Do you have that self understanding. I once was working a homicide scene when a guy looking rather rough said “ they are not getting me, I am watched over…” Yes yes I am watched over and so are you!