A relic is a tangible reminder of a saint. Relics are often pieces of the clothing or body of a saint. This is not as strange as it might seem: just think of people who keep a piece of jewellery, a lock of hair, or other things of a loved one who died.
The fact that we can be close to, and even touch, a relic of a saint can help us in our faith. Just like the saints, we can become truly and completely happy when we always try to remain close to God and love our neighbour.
