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For All the Saints: Remembering the Christians Departed

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In the Christian tradition, the saints are those who have lived a life of extraordinary holiness and devotion to God. They are often remembered for their miracles, their martyrdom, or their unwavering faith. But the saints are not just distant figures from the past; they are also our brothers and sisters in Christ, who can inspire and guide us on our own spiritual journeys.

For All the Saints: Remembering the Christians Departed

by N. T. Wright

4.5 out of 5

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In For All the Saints: Remembering the Christians Departed, author Fr. Jeremy Driscoll explores the Christian tradition of remembering the dead. He draws on Scripture, history, and the lives of the saints to show how the practice of remembering the dead can help us to live more fully in the present and to prepare for our own death.

Driscoll begins by discussing the importance of remembering the dead in the Christian tradition. He notes that the early Christians believed that the dead were not simply gone, but were still alive in Christ. This belief led to the practice of praying for the dead, visiting their graves, and offering them alms. Driscoll argues that these practices are not merely sentimental gestures, but are essential expressions of our faith in the resurrection.

Driscoll then turns his attention to the lives of the saints. He tells the stories of some of the most famous saints, such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Ignatius of Loyola. But he also tells the stories of lesser-known saints, such as St. Perpetua, a young woman who was martyred in the early Church, and St. Anthony of the Desert, a hermit who lived in the Egyptian desert for over seventy years. Through these stories, Driscoll shows how the saints have lived lives of extraordinary holiness and devotion to God.

Driscoll concludes by discussing the importance of remembering the dead for our own spiritual lives. He argues that remembering the dead can help us to live more fully in the present. When we remember those who have died, we are reminded of our own mortality and the importance of living each day to the fullest. Remembering the dead can also help us to prepare for our own death. By reflecting on the lives of the saints, we can learn how to live a life of holiness and devotion to God. And we can be comforted by the knowledge that, like the saints, we will one day be reunited with God in heaven.

For All the Saints: Remembering the Christians Departed is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of the Christian tradition of remembering the dead. Driscoll's insights are sure to inspire and comfort readers who are grieving the loss of a loved one. They will also help readers to live more fully in the present and to prepare for their own death.

About the Author

Fr. Jeremy Driscoll is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He is the author of several books, including Praying with the Saints and The Examen: A Spiritual Exercise for Daily Living. He is also a frequent contributor to Catholic publications, such as America magazine and The National Catholic Reporter.

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For All the Saints: Remembering the Christians Departed

by N. T. Wright

4.5 out of 5