Ave Explores: The Saints
In the Apostles’ Creed we profess our belief in the Communion of Saints. But do we really know who the saints are and why the Church makes such a big deal about them?
Ave Explores: The Saints looks at the process of canonization, how we can grow closer to the saints, and call upon them for support and prayer as we welcome them into our homes and families. We see how the Communion of Saints is far from distant, boring, or confusing, but is instead a beautiful and wonderful part of the life of the Church, and a gift to faithful, everyday Catholics who strive for holiness just like the saints.
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Explore by the Week
Learn more about the process of canonization, how we can grow closer to the saints, and call upon them for support and prayer as we welcome them into our homes and families.
Understanding the Communion of Saints
Ave Explores: The Saints kicks off by examining who the saints are, why they matter, and how we can relate to the communion of saints.
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Befriending the Saints
By Katie Prejean McGrady When I was pregnant with my first child, my doctor joked early on that I could “pick the birthday,” if I wanted. I didn’t ...
Read MoreFriendship with the Saints
The second week of Ave Explores: The Saints examines the saints as real people whose struggles and challenges help us grow closer to them as friends.
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The Saints are Good Company
By Jen Norton Every few months I get a notice from my energy provider comparing my home’s usage to that of my neighbors’. I am compelled to check t...
Read MoreDiversity of the Saints
This week we explore how learning about saints from all around the world, especially diving into the stories of saints who may have had vastly different experiences than ours, can help us better appreciate the beauty and diversity of the Church.
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My Friendship with St. Oscar Romero
By Vanesa Zuleta-Goldberg I grew up with a great disliking for the saints. I had my reasons—all the saints I learned about in Sunday school were qu...
Read MoreThe Call to Be a Saint
Ave Explores: The Saints wraps up with a final look at how all Catholics are called to seek holiness and become saints.
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Getting to Know Young Saints
By Brian Rhude “Through the holiness of the young, the Church can renew her spiritual ardor and her apostolic vigor.”—Christus Vivit, 50 When I arr...
Read MoreWisconsin’s Belgian Immigrants Expressed Devotion to the Saints through Roadside Chapels
By Fr. Edward Looney People express their devotion to the saints in lots of different ways. They might have statues in their home reminding them to...
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