Think sainthood is reserved for priests, nuns, and people with their lives perfectly together? Think again!
This week on All Set for Sunday, Scott Williams welcomes Rev. Samuel Rosko to prepare for the Solemnity of All Saints and tackle a question every Catholic should ask: Can I really become a saint?
Spoiler alert: Yes, you can. And God is calling you to do exactly that.
The Saints Aren't Just Heroes. They're Our Inspiration.
The readings for All Saints give us a beautiful picture of our ultimate destination.
In Revelation (7:2–4, 9–14), we see the great multitude worshiping God in heaven. In 1 John (3:1–3), we're reminded that we are God's children, destined to become like Him. And in the Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12a), showing us what holiness looks like in everyday life.
Fr. Rosko shares an insight from St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Honoring the saints isn't about making them greater. It's about inspiring us to become like them.
The saints aren't simply people to admire from a distance. They're reminders of what's possible when we let God transform our lives.
You Don't Have to Be a Priest to Be a Saint
Let's face it. Sometimes the saints can feel a little intimidating.
But as Fr. Rosko reminds us, the Church teaches the universal call to holiness. Every baptized Catholic is called to become a saint, regardless of vocation, career, or how many children they're chasing through the church narthex.
And here's the best part: You're not called to become another St. Francis or St. Thérèse. You're called to become the saint God created YOU to be.
Fr. Rosko points to St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her Little Way, finding holiness in small, ordinary acts done with extraordinary love.
So, Where Do You Start?
Fr. Rosko's advice is refreshingly simple: Pray.
Holiness isn't just about avoiding sin. It's about growing in friendship and union with God.
Whether it's spending a few extra minutes in prayer, reading the Gospels, receiving the sacraments, or gradually working toward a daily Holy Hour, every moment with Christ allows Him to transform your heart.
For anyone ready to go deeper, Fr. Rosko recommends Only Jesus by Bishop Luis María Martínez.
Your journey to sainthood doesn't begin someday. It begins today.
Join Scott and Fr. Rosko for an encouraging conversation about the universal call to holiness, practical prayer, and the saints who inspire us along the way.
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