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Originally Posted by Peace  The word saint still means the same today as it did then Robert. You and I are saints. Some saints live far more virtuous lives than I or perhaps you, and are simply recognized by the Catholic Church as examples for the rest of us to aspire to. |
Then why does the Catholic Church
declare one to be a saint long after death and only if they have a confirmed miracle? I'm sorry but the publicly reported practice does not match what you say.