“Today I would like to talk about a very beautiful reality of our faith, that is, the "communion of saints". ... it is one of the most consoling truths of our faith, since it reminds us that we are not alone but that there is a communion of life between all those who belong to Christ. A communion born from faith; in fact, the term “saints” refers to those who believe in the Lord Jesus and are incorporated into Him into the Church through Baptism. For this reason the first Christians were also called "the saints" (see Acts 9,13.32.41; Rom 8,27; 1 Cor 6,1).
(…) There is a deep and indissoluble bond between those who are still pilgrims in this world - among us - and those who have crossed the threshold of death to enter eternity. All the baptized down here on earth, the souls in Purgatory and all the blessed who are already in Heaven form one big Family. This communion between earth and heaven is realized especially in intercessory prayer."
GENERAL HEARING 30 October 2013
“Evangelizing joy always shines against the background of grateful memory: it is a grace that we need to ask for. The Apostles never forgot the moment in which Jesus touched their hearts: "It was about four in the afternoon" (Jn1,39). Together with Jesus, memory makes us aware of a true "multitude of witnesses" (Heb 12,1:13,7). Among them, some people stand out who have had a special impact on making our believing joy flourish: "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you" (Heb 2). Sometimes these are simple and close people who initiated us into the life of faith: "I remember your sincere faith, which your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice also had" (1,5 Tim XNUMX). The believer is fundamentally “one who remembers”.”
Evangelii Gaudium 13
The history of your Association
it is made up of many “saints next door” – many! –,
and it is a story that must continue:
holiness is a heritage to be guarded and a vocation to be welcomed.