Bishop Bernardino Giordano says holiness is God working through human fragility

Bishop Bernardino Giordano said holiness is the work of God in human fragility during a Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at the Orbetello Cathedral.

During the liturgy, concelebrated by parish priest Luca Caprini, the Bishop of Grosseto and Pitigliano stated that holiness is not a goal for a few heroes of faith. He said it is God making a way through the limits and weaknesses of every person. Referring to the Beatitudes, the bishop noted that while God is rarely named directly in the Gospel, his actions are constantly described, such as consoling, satisfying, and forgiving.

Bishop Giordano told the congregation that the Church uses this feast to direct believers toward holiness. He cautioned against viewing holiness as a human achievement or a collection of exceptional personal qualities. He said that whether a person has a good or bad character, they are destined for holiness because it is God who works through them.