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$\"FrJonathan-2\"$ <\/a>In light of the fact that we celebrated All Saints Day on November 1st, Father Jonathan Morris offers a look at the role the saints can and should play in all our lives. Even though these holy figures are no longer physically with us because they are now \u201cface-to-face with God in heaven,\u201d the saints can still be a presence in our lives in a spiritual and supernatural sense. They can serve as role models and intercessors.<\/p>\n

Father Jonathan makes it clear that \u201cCatholics do not worship saints.\u201d But we can ask them to pray for us. Why? Take a listen to what he has to say.<\/p>\n

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