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Have you ever felt that sainthood is impossibly out of reach? Mary Ann Budnick's refreshing perspective in "You Can Become a Saint" shatters this misconception, revealing that holiness isn't reserved for spiritual superstars—it's precisely what God created you for.

The book's central message hits like a thunderbolt: "The best kept secret in the world is that God created you to be a saint. That is the only purpose for your creation." Through practical guidance, Budnick dismantles the barriers we place between ourselves and holiness, offering what she calls the "ABCs of becoming a saint." Rather than presenting sanctity as something abstract or unattainable, she provides a concrete roadmap that begins with bringing order to your life—creating the spiritual and practical foundation where virtue can flourish.

Prayer forms the cornerstone of this journey. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas's simple answer to what makes a saint—"Will it"—and St. Joan of Arc's motto "God served first," Budnick crafts a compelling formula for sanctity that feels genuinely achievable. She demystifies heroic virtue as not about occasional grand gestures but consistent excellence in ordinary tasks. "Heroic virtue is not doing something nice or difficult every now or then," she writes, "It's being heroic each day, in every task that we undertake." This perspective transforms our understanding of holiness from spectacular achievements to quiet, persistent choices made moment by moment.

Whether you're a devout Catholic or simply curious about integrating authentic spirituality into your daily life, this accessible 316-page guide challenges you to see that holiness isn't just possible—it's the path to your most fulfilled life. Ready to discover how your unique vocation serves as your personal path to sainthood? The journey starts with a single act of will.

Key Points from the Episode:

• God created you to be a saint - this is your only purpose for creation
• Sainthood requires both dying in a state of sanctifying grace and living a life of heroic virtue
• Heroic virtue means being heroic each day in every task, not just occasionally
• The "ABCs of becoming a saint" provide a practical roadmap to holiness
• Prayer is non-negotiable - even Pope John Paul II prioritized prayer during critical situations
• Bringing order to your life creates the foundation for hearing God's voice
• Small, consistent acts of faith can transform your relationship with God
• Using your vocation as your path to holiness rather than just pursuing worldly success

Keep fighting the good fight and remember that God's grace makes holiness possible for everyone.

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