[Mrs. Don-o]

Put me on record for not approving of the waiving of the miracles in the canonization process.

As I understand it, it was John Paul II (whom I loved) who unfortunately set off this wave of quick canonizations. It's said we all need these good role-models to emulate. Fine. However the wholesale aspect of it really vitiated and almost de-solemnized the process.

If God wants these people canonized, let's pray for the miracles to come.

And they will. We're still in the Age of Miracles.

[Jeff Chandler]

Put me on record for not approving of the waiving of the miracles in the canonization process.

Me too. It waters down the meaning of the word.

[grania]

put me on record for not approving of the waiving of the miracles in the canonization process

I'd think it diminishes the meaning of sainthood affirming a verified remarkable relationship with their spiritual nature. Besides that, it puts the whole concept of miracles into question.

JMHO

[Salvation]

Cemetery plots alongside the basilica of Carmel Mission in Carmel, Calif., are seen in this 2008 file photo. The remains of Blessed Junipero Serra, a Spanish Franciscan missionary who died in 1784, are entombed in the basilica. Pope Francis said Jan. 15 that the friar will be canonized this year. (CNS/Gregory A. Shemitz)