Barbara Brown Taylor writes, “Generally speaking, the saints are not distinguished by their goodness. They are distinguished by their extravagant love of God. This seems to suggest that saint-making is more God’s business than our own. There really are ordinary men and women whose love of God has led them to do extraordinary things, which means none of us can shrug our shoulders and say sainthood is beyond our reach. Once you are baptized, you belong to God and all that remains to be seen is what you will do about it. Just remember you don’t have to be famous, or perfect, or dead. You just have to be you…you just have to be faithful.” This Sunday we give thanks for the saints who have gone before us. We give thanks for their work to build a strong foundation. Who has been a saint in your life? Recall their name and give thanks. The saints of St. Mark’s have passed on to us solid foundation. Now it is our turn to build God’s way. Are you ready? Hear the call to be saints for future generations. Revelation 21: 1-6a
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