Why do Catholics pray to saints? Why do Catholics worship Mary? These questions and others like it stem from confusion about a Catholic doctrine called the Communion of Saints. The Communion of Saints is the belief that every living Christian is connected to every other member of the church, whether alive or dead, through Jesus […]| About Catholics
Relics are objects associated with saints. The word relic comes from the Latin word reliquiae, meaning “remains.” A relic could be a bone from the saint or it could be a piece of clothing the saint wore.A container used to hold a relic is called a reliquary. Some people keep relics as a reminder of […]| About Catholics
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“Saints are only sinners who keep trying.” Those are the words of Saint Teresa of Calcutta (also known as Mother Teresa). Contents show 1. Saints are Like Us 1.1. Hidden Lives 2. Saints from Sinners 3. Related Catholic Articles What wonderful consolation is found in those words. It speaks to God and His unfathomable mercy […]| About Catholics
(ABOUTCATHOLICS.COM) – Accused of worshipping things other than Jesus, Catholics take a lot of heat on their teaching of praying to saints (defined as dead Christians known to be in heaven by the Church). “How Catholics believe in something like this is a bit of a mystery to non-Catholic Christians. It has even led to […]| About Catholics
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