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Holiness Is... By, Father John Catoir Holiness is not something that comes from doing good; we do good because we are holy. Holiness is not something we acquire by avoiding evil; we avoid evil because we are holy. Holiness is not something that follows from prayer; we pray because we are holy. Holiness is not the result of kindness; we are kind because we are holy. Holiness is not something that blossoms when we are courageous; we are courageous because we are holy. Holiness is not the result of character building; we build character because we are holy. Holiness is not a gift we obtain after a lifetime of service; we give service because we are holy. Our Holiness is God within us, Emmanuel. And while it's true that holiness carries with it both the Cross and the Resurrection, it is more a gift than a reward. |