Michael Brandon, host of Freedom through Truth blog, posts an excellent article on encountering Christ in the ordinary "hero's" we meet in life. It reminded me of the homily that was preached at my mother's funeral when the preacher spoke of our obligation to be "everyday saints". It's well worth the read if you want to be inspired in finding such earthly vessels of grace among the people of your daily life.
Reflections from the pastoral ministry of an Evangelical Catholic Priest.