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An Unexpected Journey? The Case For The Canonization Of J.R.R. Tolkien

An Unexpected Journey? The Case For The Canonization Of J.R.R. Tolkien

In high school, I checked out Tolkien’s The Hobbit from the municipal library for the first time. I was a chapter or two into the book before I abandoned the work. “This is incredibly long-winded and includes boring descriptions. How could anyone consider this a classic of literature?!” I thought. Five years and a master’s degree in theology later, I purchased a gold-leafed leather copy of The…

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How to Be a Saint: Bizarre Catholic History with Kate Sidley

When the saints come marching in, most people picture a dignified holy procession with solemn chanting, shining halos, and perhaps angelic choirs filling the air. What you probably do not imagine is Brother Joseph floating five feet above the ground like a runaway balloon, Saint Denis carrying his own head through the streets of Paris, or a Vatican committee debating whether a supposed miracle…

How to Be a Saint: Bizarre Catholic History with Kate Sidley

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Canonization Process of becoming a Saint

Canonization Process of becoming a Saint

How to become a Saint God calls all people to be saints. In one sense, all people in communion with the Church are saints (CCC 946-948). Anyone, even a non-Catholic, can be a saint if they possess sanctifying grace through the gift of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. A saint is any person who resides in heaven with God. But what about the canon of the Saints? That is, those individuals whom…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Catholic Saints

The Beginner’s Guide to Catholic Saints

By: Katie Tejada Being Catholic has many joys, but one aspect I truly cherish about my faith is the vast community of Catholics worldwide. Millions of people from all walks of life have followed the path of Jesus and embraced his teachings. As a mere mortal, trying to live up to the standards Christ exemplified can be challenging, but thankfully, we have a source of inspiration to keep us…

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Quote of the day, 30 May, Trinity Sunday: St. Thérèse

Quote of the day, 30 May, Trinity Sunday: St. Thérèse was inspired on this feast in 1895 to offer herself as a Victim of Merciful Love. Quotes from her autobiography, canonization process, and letters tell the story of this offering

This year, on the 9th of June, feast of the Holy Trinity, I received the grace to understand more than ever how much Jesus desires to be loved. I thought of the souls who offer themselves as victims to the Justice of God in order to divert and draw upon themselves the punishments reserved for the guilty, this offering seemed great and generous to me, but I was far from feeling inclined to make…

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