One of my favorite days in the church year was today, Sunday after All Saints. While All Saints has its own official day, someone in their infinite wisdom figured out that moving it to Sunday more people would here it.
Today I'm thinking about the presence of "saints" in my life. So I should start by saying that for me a saint is sort of the heroes/heroines of the faith. Many of them of course have made it into the annals of history both inside and out side of the church. A closer reading of their lives would show us that.sainthood never equates to perfection. It often points to an ability to move beyond one's shortcomings and to make a difference in the lives of others.
I know that in my life, I've had living saints, people who have helped me understand my faith in new and different ways at different points in my life. I also know there are saints who have been there for me at a unique moment in time, and sometimes I was unaware of it. Most if not all of these folks will not make it onto the church calender but their impact on my life and perhaps others is undeniable.
I hope that in some ways I've been a "saint" to others. That in some way I've impacted someones life in positive ways that I may not even know about.
I doubt they will name a building after me. I doubt that I will ever be recognized beyond the microcosm that I live in. What I do know is this, I will continue to strive to do all that I can to be a light in the world.
Blessings,
Ed+
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