Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

It once was said that saintly children are "seen and not heard." You can agree with that or not. But today, as we commemorate All Saints Day, know that in the church the reality is exactly the opposite. In the church, saintly children of God are "heard and not seen." For what does a saint look like? In heaven, we know what they look like. They are clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands. But on earth, they are hidden. The truth is, saints suffer. They are persecuted. They endure tribulation. They weep. They struggle. They are poor in spirit. They mourn. They hunger and thirst for righteousness -- because they aren't, righteous.