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It can seem as if Heaven and its Saints are hundreds of miles away from Earth. They are very close to us. The Lord invites us to ask for the prayers of the Saints with as much confidence, and certainty of their nearness, as when we call over a fence to ask the help of a neighbour, or pick up the phone to ask for the prayers of a close relation.

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the 'Theotokos', the God-bearer, the "Mother of God"; and she who was privileged to bear the Holy One, though not herself divine, is the Saint of Saints, and receives honour from all the Saints on their glorious feast day, each year.

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the 'Theotokos', the God-bearer, the "Mother of God"; and she who was privileged to bear the Holy One, though not herself divine, is the Saint of Saints, and receives honour from all the Saints on their glorious feast day, each year.

We are never alone in faith since Christ gives us the angels and saints to help us

He indicated His Holy Mother, and all the angels and saints, saying that we have many holy friends longing to help us, and need not be lonely.

I saw them now purified, now truly saints in glory.

Jesus honours St Joseph His foster-father and asks us to admire his virtues and ask for his prayers

Jesus honours St Joseph His foster-father and asks us to admire his virtues and ask for his prayers

The Saints in Heaven venerate those who - although imperfect - live for Christ on earth.

We should frequently turn to the saints who long to help us by their prayers

After communion, I asked all the Saints to help and pray for me.

I saw the saints jostling, as it were, for the privilege of helping us, with the Virgin Mary at their centre.

My joy is overflowing when Christ, in Communion, unites my soul with the worship of Angels and Saints.

What Multitudes shout for joy at Jesus's Presence, crying "Blessed be He".

Christ came to my soul in glory, with the dear holy ones who live in His Presence.

God our Father watches our first steps in virtue and grace, as though watching a baby who walks towards the saints, who encourage us by their prayers and example.

Through the Holy Spirit we are united at Mass with the saints and angels in one Sacrifice of Praise

I saw rank upon rank of beings praising God in glory, and we were all encircled by the Spirit of love.

What peace is given by Christ, in Communion, with the great company of the angels and saints gathered here in joy.

I saw Jesus clearly, His Holy Mother by His side, and Saint Joseph beside Her. Christ gives them to us, as helpers and examples.