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To: annalex; GeronL
How do you know that? I do not worship a goddess; I venerate Mary and pray to her. Yes, she us a mortal human, -- that is the Catholic teaching.

A human with Godlike powers which has no Scriptural support but is given by the RCC.

Right...

It is generally a good idea to figure out what is it that you post about before you post. So, figure out what sainthood is, then post. Please. Both I and your readers are busy people and have no time for ignorant stupidities.

I'm sure GeronL knows quite well what a saint is. Do YOU?

Scripturally, a saint is a believer in Christ. Not someone special the RCC has canonized, making the RCC respecters of persons, which is a sin according to the book of James, the Catholics favorite book of the Bible considering how much they quote it and defend it.

248 posted on 12/10/2012 5:29:02 AM PST by metmom (For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore & do not submit again to a yoke of slavery)
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To: metmom; GeronL
Scripturally, a saint is a believer in Christ

In St. Paul's usage, indeed we cannot discern a more narrow meaning. However, in the practice of the Church, saints are those who by their works of faith became an example of others; to them we direct intercessory prayers. They do not have godlike powers though. You can pray to anyone who dies a good death and you personally believe them to be in the company of Christ. The canonized saints are those who the Church believes to be a good example of faith to others, but you may pray to any saint, -- this is how veneration of any saint starts.

251 posted on 12/10/2012 5:42:23 AM PST by annalex (fear them not)
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