Goa, Nov. 1 -- Br Malvino Alfonso OCD

All are called to be a saint. This is the message that the Solemnity of All Saints brings to the Church each year. In Goa, some parishes celebrate the occasion by inviting children to dress as their favourite saints and participate in processions and other faith-based activities. These initiatives introduce children to holy men and women who followed Jesus Christ with faith, courage and love. More importantly, they encourage children to discover their own call to holiness.

The saints served the poor, cared for the sick, became missionaries and witnessed to Christ through prayer, sacrifice and martyrdom. Though their lives differed, they shared a desire to love God and follow Jesus faithfully. The ch...