Communion of Saints
The Luke 11:9 series: Communion of Saints Previous Next What the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) teaches us All Saints' Day, celebrated annually on November 1st, honours all saints, known and unknown, who have attained a place in the Kingdom of Heaven, enjoying the beatific vision of direct communion with God (CCC 946-962). The Church honours and venerates the saints through practices like feasts, devotions, and relics ( CCC 1171 , CCC 1184 ), it does not worship them since worship is a distinction due to the Triune God alone ( CCC 828 , CCC 829 ). The saints serve as models of holiness and offer an example of how to live a life of faith. They lived according to Christ's teachings and can inspire others to live virtuous lives. Their examples help Catholics to grow in grace, charity, and devotion to God. The Saints received the Gift of the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven St Paul in his letter, Romans 8:15-18 spoke about the eternal reward for...