My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

One of the saddest experiences in life is to prepare for something important but discover, when the moment arrives, that we are not ready. Imagine a person invited to a wedding who dresses beautifully, buys a lovely gift, and makes every preparation, but forgets the one thing necessary to participate in the celebration.

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My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, honoring all those who have lived faithfully in God's grace and now rejoice in His heavenly kingdom. When we hear the word saint, we may think of people who performed extraordinary miracles, lived many centuries ago, or spent their entire lives in monasteries.

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