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Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds
Saint Giovanni Theristi
Saint Giovanni Theristi, also known as Giovanni the Reaper or Giovanni the Harvester, was born between 995 and 1049 in Palermo, Italy. His mother was taken as a slave to Palermo by Saracen raiders while she was pregnant with Giovanni. Unfortunately, his father, Arconte di Cursano, a farmer, was killed during the raid. Despite the Saracen-controlled area lacking churches or clergy, Giovanni's mother raised him as a Christian as best she could. At the age of 14, Giovanni managed to escape from Sicily in a small boat, carrying only a handheld cross. His boat eventually grounde...
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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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- Gain insights into living a life of virtue and faith
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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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