As Christians we are called to give witness to our beliefs. We are fortunate to have role models for guidance. We call them saints, holy people. We pray to them and ask their help.

It is within the Eucharistic Liturgy that we find ourselves in "communion" with the saints; we are united as members of the one Body of Christ. We are connected with those who lived in the past and those living now, worldwide.

God wills the sanctification of all. We are called to be holy through the use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given us and by following the example of Jesus Christ. Thus holiness can be shown in as many different ways as there are people. As unique individuals, we are enabled to mutually enrich each other, leading each other to holiness. Through our efforts as men, women, and children of God we are capable of providing an abundance of Christian spirituality to reach around the world displaying God’s goodness to all.

We call on the Holy Spirit to fortify us now so that we reach our goal to be truly one with Christ at the end of time.


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Saints' Gallery of Heaven's Heroes
In this series, saints come alive through art and story. Each story is told in 6 to 10 minute segments using original and classical works of art. Appropriate for children in grade 6 and above and for adults.

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Volume I: Heaven's Heroes
Joan of Arc, Martin of Tours, Martin de Porres, Joseph the Worker, Elizabeth of Hungary, and Elizabeth Bailey Seton

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Volume II: Founders
Ignatius of Loyola, Benedict, Francis of Assisi, Angela Merici, and Eugene de Mazenod

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Volume III: Saints for All Seasons
Mary the Mother of Jesus, Valentine, Nicholas, Patrick, and Mary Magdalen

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Volume IV: Early Church Leaders
Peter and Paul, Clare of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, and Catherine of Siena

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