# The Saints Among Us – Part Two: Be Not Afraid to Be Saints
*2018-03-26*

> Bill Young invites listeners to a special conference in Miami that celebrates the saints among us and shares a rosary prayer, urging us not to be afraid to become saints in the third millennium.

## Why Talk About Saints?

In his earlier episode, Bill recounted the story of his aunt, Sister Mary Teresa, and how he came to believe she was already in heaven. He reminds us that Pope Francis has repeatedly urged ordinary people—our neighbors, coworkers, and friends—to strive for holiness. The “33 Days of Morning Glory” retreat, written by Fr. Michael Gately, is presented as a fast, practical path toward sanctity.

## The Miami International Congress

Bill promotes the Third International Congress in Honor of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, taking place June 8‑10, 2018 at the Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center. Tickets are $50 (excluding meals) and must be purchased in advance by calling 305‑261‑30800. The program features Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, bishops from Ukraine, the Dominican Republic, and Italy, and a host of speakers:
• Fr. Jean, director of the French shrine of St. Zélie and Louis Martin
• A Brazilian priest collaborating with the Peace Hearts of Jesus and Mary
• The director of the Magdalene of the Holy Land Project
• Sr. Adela, founder of the Servants of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary
• Dr. Gina Malala, daughter of a saint
• Mother Teresa of Italy, mother of the Blessed Clara Lucas
• Kitty Cleveland, Catholic singer‑songwriter
• Dr. Ricardo, a clinical psychologist who studies Eucharistic miracles
• A Mexican artist who survived 257 days of kidnapping
• Deacon Mark, a theologian from Franciscan University
Among the highlights will be the exhibition of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal and the relic of St. Pio of Pietrelcina’s heart.

## Personal Reflections on Sanctity

Bill shares how his own encounters with saints—seeing Pope John Paul II in his youth and witnessing Mother Teresa on television—have deepened his conviction that holiness is attainable. He recounts attending a Marian conference at Ave Maria University, receiving the “33 Days of Morning Glory” booklet, and renewing his personal consecration to Mary each May 13th, coinciding with Mother’s Day.

## A Rosary for the Saints Among Us

Bill leads a full Rosary, praying the Glorious Mysteries. He interweaves petitions for hope, love, peace, and the conversion of sinners, especially those who doubt the reality of sin, hell, and the devil. He emphasizes Pope Francis’s call to love our neighbor, suggesting that our neighbors may already be saints in need of our support.

## Final Invitation

Bill urges listeners to register for the conference, reminding them that the password for hotel reservations is “Be Not Afraid.” He closes with a prayer asking God’s mercy for all souls and a blessing for the upcoming events.

*God calls each of us to be saints; we need only heed the invitation and not be afraid.*