Beati estis (Mt 5:11)

Many people would like to become saints and this is a good desire. However, the process of sanctification is demanding. First, it takes courage to make a decision: yes, I want to make an effort and follow Jesus on the way up the spiritual mountain. Second, it takes time spent in prayer and meditation. Also, it is about building a community of believers who gather to pray together. Holiness requires regular and systematic work. The person who decides to become a saint knows his weak points. He is aware of being poor in spirit and therefore he needs the grace of the Holy Spirit. The candidate who chooses to be a blessing to others regrets his own sins and mistakes. He very often asks for the sacrament of reconciliation because on his own he is incapable of holiness. A holy person is usually meek and humble. He does not try to publicly display the treasures of his heart. Yet there great hunger and thirst for righteousness in his soul. On earth, the saint cannot be fully satisfied. Thanks to God's mercy, his heart is cleansed and in the Kingdom of heaven he will see God face to face. Saints are always the peacemakers and therefore rightly called the children of God.

Concives sanctorum (Eph 2:19).

Sometimes we feel like strangers on earth, but the truth is that we are fellow citizens with the holy ones. Holiness is our vocation since we are members of the Holy Church. The main purpose of our lives is to make progress in the Spirit and to become saints. We only need to follow the example of Christ Jesus and other holy men and women. During our spiritual journey, we are supposed to discover that the heart of Jesus beats in our hearts. Also, we are to know that each of us is a sacred temple in the Lord. We live because the Holy Spirit gives us life and builds us up sot that together we are God's dwelling place. Every person can be the happiest person on earth if she or he were aware of the great dignity of their personhood. We need to remind ourselves about this especially while other people try their best to conceal this fact. Nevertheless, the divine truth always resounds as far as the end of the world and God's glory is proclaimed through the lives of holy people.

Sacrae Litterae (2 Tm 3:14)

The foundation of our relationship with God is love. Love helps us to remain faithful and to believe in every word found in Sacred Scripture. When we listen to the Bible readings carefully, we comprehend Divine Wisdom and experience the presence of God. Consequently, we learn from the Lord, who speaks to us all the time. God's word is the inspiration and source of real love. When we hear it, our love is strengthened and cleansed by the Lord. We become more competent and equipped for every good work. Furthermore, we are more gentle and understanding towards others. Through the words of the Holy Bible, we stay in the presence of the living God. Also, the Spirit of God acts in our souls and empowers us to proclaim the Good News. We can convince and encourage people with patience and persistence. Thus, the word of God is present, living and effective throughout the whole world.