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5 Saints Who Totally Had Superpowers
ChurchPOP ^ | January 27, 2015

Posted on 01/27/2015 7:20:38 PM PST by millegan

God acts in mysterious ways. That truth is made particularly evident in the types of things he does with those who are especially close to him.

Here are a few saints who totally had superpowers:

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TOPICS: Catholic; History
KEYWORDS: catholic; miracles; pimpmyblog; powers; saints
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To: millegan
I love these saints. Their gifts are truly awe-inspiring. Padre Pio was a 20th century saint. He had the stigmata, and at times light could be seen passing through the wounds in his hands.

Bi-location fascinates me. It's hard to understand philosophically, but "there are more things in heaven and earth..."

St. Thomas Aquinas often levitated while experiencing ecstatic visions. After one such vision of heaven, Thomas declared "The end of my labors has come. All that I have written appears to be as much as straw after the things that have been revealed to me."

St. Catherine of Avila also levitated.

Thanks for posting.

121 posted on 01/30/2015 4:25:20 PM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: CynicalBear
I watched Francis instillation service last night...and the conclave etc. Also many introductions to dignitaries etc.etc.

The ‘first’ thing Francis before making his appearance for his instillation was go down to what they claim as Peters corpse kneel and pray to him....clearly asking for Peters blessing from a corpse.

Additionally throughout this instillation, time and time again dead saints were called on and named one after the other....it was exceedingly disturbing that Jesus’s name was not mentioned once as he implored the various saints to accompany his ministry.... and I did not here Francis pray ‘in His name’ even once. In His Homily he said The Bishop of Romes role is "To protect Jesus with Mary"....

Astounding since Jesus needs no protection at all...

Interesting night of study about Francis...

PS. I couldn't get over the oath the conclave participants took...and they do swear oaths to the conclave itself...nor how advanced in years most of them are.

122 posted on 01/30/2015 4:31:21 PM PST by caww
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To: caww
There's so much falshood and trickery done over the centuries surrounding rediculous claims by catholics that it's 'easy' to dismiss their claims.

Can you explain the following miraculous phenomena? Many atheistic scientists have tried, and eventually converted to the Catholic faith.

Shroud of Turin.
Tilma of Juan Diego
Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
Miraculous Cures in Lourdes

What makes these miraculous phenomena so important is that they are public miracles that can be subjected to scientific investigation. This is of great evangelical importance in our skeptical, scientistic age.

123 posted on 01/30/2015 4:33:49 PM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: Ecliptic
According to Scripture, all saved people are Saints.

The saints referred to here are "canonized saints," meaning that the Church formally and infallibly recognizes their sainthood.

124 posted on 01/30/2015 4:37:53 PM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: PraiseTheLord
Just for an example - I did search on Lourdes miracle French doctor. Got this: http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/VOYLOUR.HTM

It doesn't take much work to research these claims, does it? But if people want to remain ignorant, they will remain ignorant.

The odd thing is that people ignorant of the subject matter believe that they can persuade informed people of the truth of their arguments.

It's a strange phenomenon.

125 posted on 01/30/2015 4:43:26 PM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: caww

It’s all ritualistic paganism under the cloak of Christianity. I’ve watched some of those same ceremonies. I’m always struck by the pagan symbols and architecture. A pagan from Babylon would not feel that out of place.


126 posted on 01/30/2015 4:44:00 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: millegan
Before work I always pray to Jesus Malverde.


127 posted on 01/30/2015 4:44:21 PM PST by Sawdring
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas
Well to begin with the Shroud of Turin has already been fully debunked, they now know who the guy was wrapped in the Shroud and it's not Jesus.....and Lourdes is no different then Benny Hills “miracles”....as are many of the other supposed Miracles claimed throughout catholicism’s history.

For most Christians the true miracles of the life, death, burial and resurrection, of Jesus Christ is complete and more than sufficient to build a lifetime...many lifetimes over generations of faith.

What He did and continues to be and do, and all he will do in the future precedes and supersedes the counterfeit miracles so often presented, and which give false hope to so many innocent people.

Our faith rests in Jesus Christ. He is the Alpha and the Omega....the King of all Kings....He IS God and very present and active in our life everyday.....the fact any of us are even here is a miracle for none of us is worthy of the life we have.

128 posted on 01/30/2015 4:47:23 PM PST by caww
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas; PraiseTheLord
No, the odd thing is that Catholics don't realize that Satan can appear as an angel of light and false christs and false prophets will do mighty signs and wonders.

Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

You can research all you want and find that "yep, they happened". We were told they would happen.

129 posted on 01/30/2015 4:50:27 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: CynicalBear

That’s exactly right....chocked full of symbolism’s even most catholics have no clue what they represent. All these rituals play hand in glove with many “tribes” and various pagans still around today....as with those in Haiti who practice Voodoo with catholicism...in fact to become a Voo doo Priest one has to become catholic first! Go figure that! LOL


130 posted on 01/30/2015 4:52:03 PM PST by caww
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas; Ecliptic
>>The saints referred to here are "canonized saints," meaning that the Church formally and infallibly recognizes their sainthood.<<

Yeah, yeah. That class system the Jesus and the apostles talked about right? Wait......what?

131 posted on 01/30/2015 4:53:03 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: metmom
No. Demonic.

But miracles such as the Shroud of Turin have led atheistic scientists to faith in Christ.

Is Satan's kingdom divided against itself?

And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”

So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

Is it possible that people who reflexively reject great public miracles associated with the Catholic Church, without investigating the scientific analysis of these phenomena, have a bias against the Catholic Church, knowing that there are no similar great public miracles associated with Lutheranism?

132 posted on 01/30/2015 4:57:13 PM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas; caww
>>Can you explain the following miraculous phenomena? Many atheistic scientists have tried, and eventually converted to the Catholic faith.<<

Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

We were told they would happen Arthur. That they are real shouldn't surprise anyone who knows what scripture says. It's those who don't understand scripture that will fall for them.

133 posted on 01/30/2015 4:57:55 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas; millegan

Matthew 24:24 once again.


134 posted on 01/30/2015 4:59:31 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: CynicalBear
...” Others include the one leader that all are subject to”....

Yes...while I was watching these...I also noted the commentators, obviously catholic. They all waited with baited breath over the Pope...as do those who line the streets when he visits another country....so many deluded and believe without question that the Pope is the full embodiment of Jesus Christ. I don't think Francis is going to last very long......I do believe he has a heart for the poor and if he could would sell all the stockrooms full of gold and other accumulations to feed them.....unfortunately he doesn't hold the purse strings.

135 posted on 01/30/2015 5:00:00 PM PST by caww
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas; metmom
2 Corinthians 11:13 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
136 posted on 01/30/2015 5:08:02 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: caww; CynicalBear; metmom

Cults are the result of men trying to reach out to God. No matter what name they give themselves, they all are deceived into believing there is some way to reach out to God. As opposed to Christianity. That is, that God reached out to man. There is simply no other way to be reconciled to Him. Unless He reaches out to us. Any religion that teaches that they can obtain God’s favor by reaching out to Him, or that depends on a “leader” to guide them with “truth” is deceived beyond help in most cases. Simply because it FEELS great to think you are impressing Him with ANYTHING. His Son impresses Him. That’s ALL.


137 posted on 01/30/2015 5:08:04 PM PST by smvoice (There are no prizes given for defending the indefensible.)
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To: caww

Frances may not last very long but the Catholic Church combining with other religions didn’t start with him and won’t end with him. In fact he could well be the last pope they have.


138 posted on 01/30/2015 5:10:18 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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To: smvoice; caww; CynicalBear; boatbums

Look who’s back!!!!

Yeah.


139 posted on 01/30/2015 5:12:29 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: smvoice
Hey smvoice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great to see you!!!. Let me be the first to welcome you back! I've been wondering about you and praying for you. I pray all is well with you.

You are right, there are many who have that "feel good" works based false hope.

140 posted on 01/30/2015 5:14:47 PM PST by CynicalBear (For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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