This is Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington. After someone does something nice for us, something unexpected for us, something that lifts our spirits, it’s common to say “oh, you’re a saint!” After all, saints are exemplars of holiness, virtue and goodness. This week we observe All Saints Day and All Souls Day. On All Saints Day, we honor these holy men and women as we strive daily, with God’s grace, to become saints, the ultimate goal for all of us. All Souls Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for those who have died, that they might reach the glory of heaven. Therefore, as we attempt to follow in the footsteps of saints, may we also plea for the mercy and love of God for those who have gone before us. May we always live faithfully and, one daybe united with Our Heavenly Father.