Is Saint Gabriel the patron saint of gun owners?
John Paul proclaimed, definitively, the traditional Roman Catholic teaching on the right and even the obligation, including killing an aggressor, of self-defense. He did this in his 1995 encyclical Evangelium Vitae. He cited the Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2265 : '…legitimate defense can be not only a right but a grave duty for someone responsible for another's life, the common good of the family or of the state.' John Paul stated, "Unfortunately, it happens that the need to render the aggressor incapable of causing harm sometimes involves taking his life."
Snyder said "anti-gun Newchurch officials would render people incapable of defending themselves or others. It's hard to tell if these people are wicked or just plain stupid. It is hypocritical for Newchurch officials to proclaim doctrinally respect for the right to life on the one hand and then, on the other hand, promote or support policies the implementation of which would render the defense or protection of life an impossibility.
"Devout Romaan Catholic firearm owners can let church officials at various levels know what they think of certain Vatican insanity and hypocrisy. Place a message of protest, similar to the example contained in http://www.gunsaint.com/church_coupon.pdf, in church collection envelopes/collection baskets and in the local bishops' envelope soliciting diocese contributions. A great opportunity to remind them of Christ's statement, "....if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one...." ~ Blessed Apostle Saint Luke 22:36.
Saint Gabriel Possenti used handguns without injuring a single human being to rescue villagers of Isola del Gran Sasso, Italy in 1860 from a gang of marauders. Pope Benedict XV canonized him in 1920. The international, interdenominational Society seeks his official Vatican designation as Patron of Handgunners. It highlights the historical, philosophical and theological bases for the individual use of force in legitimate self-defense. ~~ John M. Snyder, Manager, Telum Associates, LLC, Arlington, VA
Book Title: Gun Saint
I think he is the patron saint of gun owners.