What is Holy Desire and why it it necessary to grow in our Catholic spiritual life? St Alphonsus writes, "Consider that in order to become a Saint it is necessary to have a great desire of holiness. No Saint has ever become a Saint without having a great desire for sanctity. As wings are necessary to fly so holy desires are necessary to the soul in order to advance in the way of perfection." We are all called to holiness. To advance in the Catholic Spiritual life and growing in intimacy with Jesus, St Alphonsus stresses the importance of desire. "Holy desires are necessary to the soul in order to advance in the way of perfection. To become a Saint we must detach ourselves from creatures, conquer our passions, overcome ourselves, and love crosses." The Holy Catholic Church teaches that all are called to sainthood. Therefore God will grant the grace to desire sainthood if was ask for it. St Alphonsus writes, "If you do not desire it, then, certainly, you will never become a Saint. If you have not this desire, ask Jesus Christ for it: ask Mary for it. And if you have it, take courage, says St. Bernard, for many there are who do not become Saints just because they are not courageous. " #Catholic