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Toward Easter - Daily Readings & Meditations for Lent 2025 - Day 12
What does it really mean to be holy? On this Second Sunday of Lent, we dive deep into God's explicit call for our sanctification. Drawing from St. Paul's letter to the Thessalonians—"For this is the will of God, your sanctification"—we explore how holiness isn't about extraordinary spiritual manifestations but rather conforming ourselves to Christ.
The journey to sanctification remains one of Catholicism's most profound and misunderstood teachings. Unlike the "once saved, always saved" doctrine, we recognize that becoming holy requires our active, daily participation through prayer, sacraments, battling sinful tendencies, and performing good works. As Padre Pio reminds us, "Let us become saints. That way, after our life together on earth, we will remain united forever in paradise."
We also examine the often-overlooked truth about heaven's hierarchy. The more we conform ourselves to Christ during our earthly life, the higher our place will be eternally. This understanding transforms our spiritual practices from mere religious obligations into purposeful steps toward our ultimate destiny. Through practical Lenten resolutions—arriving early for Mass, turning to prayer during temptations, and practicing modesty of the eyes—we can begin this transformation today. The best way to lead loved ones to heaven is through our own example of sanctification. Receive the sacraments frequently and remember Elizabeth of the Trinity's wisdom: "A soul who lives in union with God does nothing that is not supernatural."
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