Strive to be Holy

"Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present yourself to the world determined to be holy, since full, true freedom is born from holiness." St. Pope John Paul II 

The more people strive for holiness, the more likely people will want to be holy. 

It just takes one person to make holiness look attractive.

Look at St. Pope John Paul II! His faith was contagious! He loved life! Young people were drawn to the Catholic faith because he proved that one can be fun and adventurous but still holy.  

"Never say 'What great things the saints do', but: 'What great things God does in His saints!'" St. Philip Neri   

Holiness isn't a vocation. Meaning, holiness is not a calling just for some people.

Holiness is a calling for each of us! 

How we live our lives is how we answer that call.

How are we going to present ourselves? Who are we representing? 

Whether it be among friends, at work, at home or wherever, strive for holiness! 

"Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be." St. Therese of Liseux 

 He wants you to strive to be holy! 

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