Catholic Caucus: Mother Teresa miracle approved, sainthood set for September

RNS - Religion News.com ^ | Dec 17, 2015 | David Gibson and Rosie Scammell

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VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis celebrated his 79th birthday on Thursday (Dec. 17) with a gift to the many devotees of Mother Teresa of Calcutta: The pontiff gave final clearance for “the saint of the gutters” to become an official saint.

Francis took the step by signing a decree declaring that the inexplicable 2008 recovery of a Brazilian man who suddenly woke from a coma caused by a viral brain infection was due to the intercession of the Albanian-born nun, who died in 1997.

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The article said this was first reported by Avvenire. This is the official newspaper of the Italian Bishops Conference.

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I imagine it might be on September 4th, which is a Sunday and a day before the anniversary of her death (September 5th).

Additionally it may be a sufficient period of time to declare her an incorruptible (if she if found to be incorrupt).

[Salvation]

Bump, BBL.

[G Larry]

For the details of the miracle cure see here:

>http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Fr.-Brian-on-the-miracle-of-Mother-Teresa-of-Calcutta-36190.html<

[Mr. K]

When I was a kid I used to wonder where a ‘saint’ came from.

Now that I see the process, I am less than enthusiastic about the concept of praying to saints.

These are people. I thought prayer was only meant for God.

[Biggirl]

Another late 20th century saint which is so much is needed.

[Biggirl]

God does the miracle, but the saint is simply is doing what you would ask dear ones or friends to do, pray for you.

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I remember she met up with President Reagan when he was President.

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Sometimes God performs a miracle to honor saints.

Think of the Miracle at Cana.

Jesus clearly rebuked his mother saying it was not yet his time.

Yet Jesus performed the miracle.

Why?

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She said that President Reagan had much to suffer.

She also scolded President Clinton (who thought it funny to be scolded by Mother Teresa).

[Biggirl]

Wow, she said what would be a prophecy about the illness that would in time end Mr. Reagan’s life.

Not surprised that Mr. Clinton treated her scolding as a joke.

[Salvation]

Why are you continuing to post on a Catholic Caucus?