Bishop of Ávila releases message on All Saints' Day

Bishop Jesús Rico of Ávila issued a message to the faithful of his diocese on All Saints' Day to discuss the universal call to holiness. He stated that the Church celebrates both canonized saints and anonymous individuals who remain disciples of Jesus Christ by trusting in God in all circumstances.

Monsignor Rico described holiness as a vocation shared by all baptized people rather than something extraordinary. He noted that this teaching aligns with the Magisterium of the Church and the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate by Pope Francis.

The bishop noted that the Gospel provides a way to reflect the face of Christ in daily life. He cautioned that living the Gospel requires strength to resist current societal trends, as the words of Jesus often run contrary to modern social norms. He added that the grace of God is necessary to live these teachings.