To you all, then, who are God’s beloved in Rome, called to be saints, may God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ send grace and peace.
We are called to be saints - every single one of us. Sainthood is never beyond us, or reserved only for a select few. Saints are not people who walk around with a holier than thou attitude but very real and mostly ordinary folk. What makes us saints is if we try, every day, to give our best to Him who made us. We first live the story of Christmas within our hearts, experiencing the grace and peace of loving Him, walking with Him and knowing Him intimately. Then, born out of our convictions of love - how He died to save us - we do whatever we need to in order to connect with people and make the world a better place. We make life our ministry, touching hearts wherever and whenever by recognizing God-is-with-us in every breath we take. Ours is a life of service and praising Him.
As we round the corner towards Christmas, having lit the final Advent candle symbolizing love, it is worthwhile reflecting on how we have lived out this season of Advent. Have we been messengers of goodwill and cheer to all we have met? Have we allowed the spirit of expectant faith to draw us closer to the Christ child? Have we loved worthily? If we have fallen short, we still have time to do something in this final week leading up to Christmas. Make the days count.
Lord, help me bless others just as I have been blessed, and to love others as You love me.
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