We are participating in the reimagining of sainthood and of our place in the world. And yet, the reason behind it remains the same. And for all the ordinary saintsAll Saints’ Day | Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning, Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! It is wonderful to see you. …
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Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! On August 9th, we celebrated a modern saint, Edith Stein, Philosopher, Monastic, and Martyr. Born a Jew in Germany in 1891, Edith converted to Christianity in the 1920s. This would not protect her from being a victim of genocide, however, as she died in the gas …
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Disciples, Apostles, and Saints! When our bishop comes to visit, she is fond of calling out to the congregation, "Good Morning, Saints!" From her mouth, it is a term of endearment and inspiration. As if to say we do not need to be elected after death to sainthood, for we already embody a …