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Where should I go if I want to become a saint?

The supreme law or goal of the Catholic Church is the salvation of souls: Can. 1752 […] the salvation of souls, which must always be the supreme law in the Church, is to be kept before one’s eyes. ...
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Which denominations consider it commendable to pursue a profound mystical connection with God?

Commendable to Attain a Profound Mystical Connection It may be safe to say that The Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant branches of Christianity all respect the desire of their members who wish to have ...
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Which denominations consider it commendable to pursue a profound mystical connection with God?

Which denominations consider it commendable to pursue a profound mystical connection with God? The three major denominations of Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy all encourage a ...
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Where should I go if I want to become a saint?

Where should I go if I want to become a saint? Because the Church is not in the business of making saints, where do Catholics recommend a sinner to go in order to become a Saint? If one desires to be ...
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Has any formerly excommunicated person ever been canonized as a saint in Catholicism?

Has any formerly excommunicated person who later repented been canonized as a saint after their death? There are a few cases that come close to fitting into the parameters of your question, but not ...
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Has any formerly excommunicated person ever been canonized as a saint in Catholicism?

Some saints were accused of heresy. St. Alphonsus of Liguori, discussing the patience of persecuted saints, writes (True Spouse of Jesus Christ ch. 13, §3, EPUB ref:839.48): All the saints have been ...
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