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In medieval times the Church resolved this problem by placing relics of the saint in a place significant to the saint, or by distributing tiny amounts of relic or even soil associated with the saint's remains. The saint was expected to be near the relic, so those in need of intercession would travel to the site, where the saint would be able to hear prayers for intercession.
Modern thought is that it is possible to pray to a particular saint from any church or actually just about anywhere. Millions could be praying to the same saint, all around the world, which would seem to require the saint to be omnipresent. The Church, having defined omnipresence as a divine attribute, has overcome this objection by saying that the saint hears our prayers through the Holy Spirit.
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A saint is anyone who is in heaven. All of the saints (saving the Blessed Virgin Mary) are pure spirits at this point, as they will not receive their bodies back until the end of the world. Which really is beside the point, as we don't know what the properties of a resurrected body are anyway. Regardless, spirits have no physical body, and thus cannot have a location, so from our point of view (while we are in bodies, on earth), they would appear to be omnipresent; but, seriously, the term really doesn't have much meaning for the next life, as we don't know enough about it. Saints only intercede for us through the grace of God, and we really don't know too much about how that works, either.
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Are saints worshiped?
Saints are not worshiped. They are prayed too, to intercede for us. We honor the saints but we worship only God.
Do saints heal the sick?
No, saints do not heal nor do they perform miracles. Only God can do that. However, saints can intercede for us to God and request a miracle.
Why do you ask the intercession of the saints?
Here on earth few of us really know how to pray. The saints in heaven do know how to pray and can pray with and for us to God for special favors. They intercede on our behalf much as a lawyer would intercede for us before a judge. A lawyer knows the ins and outs of the system to get things done. Consider the saints your lawyers in heaven.
Do Catholics worship their statues?
No, we do not worship statues they are simply to help us think of or remember Mary, Jesus or one of the saints kinda like you would keep a picture of a friend or family member in you wallet or on your wall. The statues are simply a remembrance of them or something to help us think of them. Just to clarify we also don't pray to or worship saints or Mary we intercede through them like you would ask a friend to pray for you when you are in time of need.
What are three miracles that Saint Margaret of Scotland performed?
First of all, saints can not perform any miracles, only God has the power to do that. Saints can only intercede for us and request a miracle from God. In the early days of the canonization process miracles were not yet a part of the process. If Margaret was responsible for any miracles they are apparently not recorded.
Why are saints models for us?
Saints are models for us because they are good people
Why are saints important?
Saints are important because they are role models and because they intercede with God for us in heaven. Catholics believe that because saints are in the friendship of God, their prayers for us are heard. Non-Catholics sometimes have a problem with this because they can't understand why people can't just go directly to Jesus. My question to non-Catholics who take that position is how they justify asking their friends here on earth to pray for them, yet don't see that as a problem. The saints live in the presence of God and have proved their love for him before they died, so they have influence with Him.Saints make excellent role models and give us insights into how we should conduct our lives. They are also wonderful intercessors for us before the throne of God. Here on earth we do not know how we should pray but saints are experts at prayer and can help us to obtain the favors we ask of God.
Why do they ask intercessions from the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints?
Catholics believe in the communion of saints, which includes the living and the dead who are united in Christ. Asking for intercessions from the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints is a way to seek their prayers and to strengthen the unity of the Church. It is believed that they can intercede on behalf of the faithful before God.
Are the relics of saints known for spiritual powers?
Relics possess no spiritual powers. They serve as a focus for our prayers requesting the particular saint to intercede for us to God the Father for a special favor. This is no different than holding an item of a deceased dear one or gazing at their photograph when we want to feel close to them.
What do saints do to teach us how to live our lives?
saints teaches us how to live holy lives
What does a saint do when he's dead?
They become a saint in Heaven and enjoy the Beatific Vision. They praise the Lord and, occasionally intercede for us by praying with us for special intentions.
What is special about the bones of a saints?
The bones of saints are often considered holy relics in certain religious traditions. They are believed to possess spiritual significance and are venerated for their connection to the saint's life and faith. Many people visit these relics as a form of pilgrimage and prayer.
