St. John Paul the Great encouraged us to “Dare to be saints!” We see saints such as Mother Teresa, St. John Paul, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Joseph, St. Faustina, etc and can get overwhelmed with the task asked of us. We think “I can’t start an orphanage like Mother Teresa or be Pope like St. John Paul. So why even try.” That’s like a 4 year old saying “I can’t paint like Leonardo da Vinci, so what’s the point.” God is calling us to be saints, not to be Mother Teresa.
Saints are known for listening to God and doing his will. What does “doing God’s will” mean? It sounds complicated, but it’s ridiculously simple…just really, really challenging. Doing God’s will starts with doing what God puts on your heart. If you see someone sitting alone in the cafeteria and you have this almost nagging feeling to go sit with that person and strike up a conversation, that’s God calling you to care for that person. But what if you don’t hear God? Even when you can’t hear God, you have an idea of what he wants of you. Any guesses? It’s doing what you’re supposed to do each day. These tasks could be (but not limited to): paying attention at school, finishing your homework on time, doing your chores without being told, talking to your family, etc. Sainthood isn’t this mysterious thing for a select few; sainthood is within all of our grasps.
God gives each of us many opportunities to work on our sainthood each day. From helping your parents out with the dishes to not beating up your younger siblings (or anyone for that matter). Becoming a saint is a process. It takes patience and perseverance to be a saint. Don’t expect to change overnight. God is calling you to be a better version of yourself each day…are you ready to answer his call?
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