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Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds
Saint Vaast of Arras
Saint Vaast of Arras, also known by various names such as Foster, Gaston, Gastone, Vaat, Vedast, Vedasto, and Vedastus, was a hermit and priest who played a fundamental role in the conversion of the Franks to Christianity. Born around 453 in Limoges, France, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the spread of the faith. Vaast worked closely with another prominent saint, Remigius, and together they undertook the arduous task of converting the pagan Franks. One of his most notable achievements was instructing King Clovis, the ruler of the Franks, in the principles a...
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Catholic saints serve as examples of virtue, holiness, and the human potential for grace. Their lives remind us that holiness is attainable for everyone, and by learning about saints, you can:
- Find daily inspiration for your spiritual journey
- Discover powerful intercessors for your prayers
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The Path to Sainthood
The process of canonization in the Catholic Church is a rigorous and thorough examination of a person's life and virtues. It typically involves several stages:
- Servant of God: The initial stage when a person's life is examined for heroic virtue.
- Venerable: The person is recognized for having lived a life of heroic virtue.
- Blessed: A miracle attributed to the person's intercession is verified.
- Saint: A second miracle is verified, leading to canonization.
This process ensures that those recognized as saints truly embody the virtues of Christian life and serve as models for the faithful.
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