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A saint is a sworn enemy of the world, the flesh and the devil. He is locked in mortal combat with principalities and powers. A saint is also a friend and lover of the world. He kisses this sin-cancered world with the tender lips of the God of John 3:16.
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In Catholic theology, the term ‘Saint’ is reserved for those individuals who have led a holy and exemplary life and have now entered Heaven. The process of becoming a Saint is termed canonizationand the first known canonization was of Ulric of Augsburg in 973. Within the Catholic Church there exists a special department (The Congregation for the Ca...
Veneration of the saints is the way in which the Catholic church honours and respects those who it regards as deserving of such action. Catholic theology draws a clear distinction between veneration and worship. Three Greek terms illustrate this point: 1. Latria(‘Worship’) – The adoration that is due to God alone. 2. Dulia(‘Servitude’) – The respec...
This term refers to the union of believers on Earth, in Heaven and also (in Catholic theology) those in Purgatory. All form part of the body of Christ. Each group is identified by the following terms: 1. Church Triumphant – The Saints in Heaven 2. Church Militant – Those on earth 3. Church Suffering (sometimes called Church Expectant) – Those in pu...
We noted above that Mary commands a special role in Catholic theology. From her position as the Theotokos(Greek: ‘God-Bearer’), she is seen as having special intercessory gifts and influence with her son. Marian devotion has increased in recent times, taking such forms as the Rosary and pilgrimages to Marian shrines (see articles below). The Cathol...
Outside of the Mass, this is perhaps the commonest set of Catholic devotional prayers. The word ‘Rosary’ derives from the Latin Rosarium , that is a Rose. This links to Mary, as she is sometimes known as the ‘Mystical Rose’. The Rosary is seen as a meditation on the life of Christ, using portions of scripture for meditation. To begin the Rosary, it...
Throughout history, it has been claimed that Mary has appeared to numerous individuals. Perhaps the most famous being that at Lourdes (see below). Most recently there are those at Medjugorje, a small village in Croatia. A group of young children first received messages from Mary in 1981, and some of them still claim to do so today. Common phenomena...
The appellation ‘Doctor of the Church’ is bestowed upon saints whose writings and teachings are held to be of special benefit for the church as a whole. Individuals are normally given this title by a serving Pope, though they may also be given it at an ecumenical council.
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Saints are often associated with specific patronages—areas of life, professions, or causes they protect or advocate for. This article provides a comprehensive overview of notable saints in Catholicism, their patronages, and guidance on when and how to seek their intercession through prayer.
- Sainthood in the New Testament. The word saint comes from the Latin sanctus and literally means "holy." Throughout the New Testament, saint is used to refer to all who believe in Jesus Christ and who followed His teachings.
- Practitioners of Heroic Virtue. Very early on, however, the meaning of the word began to change. As Christianity began to spread, it became clear that some Christians lived lives of extraordinary, or heroic, virtue, beyond that of the average Christian believer.
- Canonization Process. The first person to be canonized outside of Rome by a Pope was in 993 CE, when Saint Udalric, the Bishop of Augsburg (893–973) was named a saint by Pope John XV.
- Venerable and Blessed. The next status the candidate goes through is Venerable (Venerabilis), in which the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints recommends to the pope that he proclaim the Servant of God "Heroic in Virtue," meaning that he has exercised to a heroic degree the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
Apr 27, 2021 · The word "saint" in the Catholic Church typically refers to the group of holy souls who are united to God in Heaven. A canonized saint in the Catholic Church is a person...
Learn about the Catholic saints A-Z and a liturgical calendar for the saint of the day. Full biographical information, anecdotes, prayers and inspiration.
Jun 12, 2008 · A saint is a created being who has corresponded completely with God’s intention of divinizing him and making him holy. The word saint comes from the word sanctus in Latin, which means holy.
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