I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one–
as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they
be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.—John 17:21
Today within Christendom all Saints day is celebrated. It is in reality a feast day for all Christians, though many do not celebrate it. Jesus prayed that we may be one with him as he is with the Father. Those who are now with the Lord are truly one with the Trinity and have put on the Mind-of-Christ in its fullness. So because of this oneness, that we all share because of our faith, though hidden from our sight, is now experienced in all of its wonder by the saints. Because they have the mind of Christ they also continue to participate as members of the Body-of-Christ by their prayers and concern for us. Because of this oneness, to ask the saints to pray for us is the same as asking those still in this world to do the same, for again, we are all one in Christ Jesus. He is the head, we are the members.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.—Ephesians 4: 4-6
Br. Mark Dohle, OCSO
Holy Spirit Monastery
