We are ALL baptised into Christ

Matthew 5 : 13-16

Let us rejoice and give thanks: we have not only become Christians, but Christ himself… Stand in awe and rejoice: We have become Christ St. Augustine

but as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." 1 Pet 1 : 15-16

For this is the will of God, your

sanctification 1 Thes 4:3

Share what you feel or think when you imagine yourself as Christ.

Share moments in your life when you hide your lamps. And why did you hide it?

Share about people in your life that have let Christ’s light shine. What is their impact in your life?

If all are called to holiness it is

because, properly understood, it is within everyone's reach, it is part of the normality of the Christian life. Fr. Cantalamesa on Holiness

"I have always noticed that when I compared myself to the saints, there is between them and me the same difference that exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the clouds and the obscure grain of sand trampled underfoot by passers-by (p. 207)." St. Therese Lisieux

"The elevator which must raise me to heaven is Your arms, O Jesus! (p. 208).“ St. Therese of Liseiux

And whatever you do, in word or

deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col 3:17

The unity of life of the lay faithful is of greatest importance: indeed they must be sanctified in everyday professional and social life. Therefore, to respond to their vocation, the lay faithful must see their daily activities as an occasion to join themselves to God, fulfill His will, serve other people and lead them to communion with God in Christ. Christifideles Laici

The eyes of faith behold a wonderful scene: that of a countless number of lay people, both women, and men, busy at work in their daily life and activity, oftentimes far from view and quite unacclaimed by the world, unknown to the world’s great personages but nonetheless looked upon in love by the Father, untiring labourers who work in the Lord’s vineyard. Confident and steadfast through the power of God’s grace, these are the humble yet great builders of the Kingdom of God in history. Christifideles Laici no. 16

There is but one sadness in the world, and it is not to be saints Leon Bloy

Characteristic of Salt: Preserves food from corruption. Brings the flavor in the food, make it

pleasant. Disappear and not seen.

Characteristic of Lay people: Preserves the world from corruption and sin. Brings the best of people, sanctify others. Disappear and not seen, others be praised.

The Lamp is the symbol of charity, the lamp must shine to ALL in the house St. Therese Lisieaux

Our charity must shine before all. We do not pick and choose the people we want to love, but we Love ALL just as the Father loves the good and the bad, and like the sun shines to everything.