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VeronicaM
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Who would you say are some of the most influential/popular saints in the Catholic tradition? Here are a few of mine:
- St Paul
- St. Therese
- Joan of Arc
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ConstantineTG
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St. Francis of Assisi
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Oneofthewomen
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St. Ignatius of Loyola
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GloriousOrder
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Well, St. Thomas Aquinas’ own Sum of Theology was placed on the altar at a Mass during the Council of Trent along with the decrees of the Council. We might say that the entire “way” of St. Thomas has informed the Church Militant for 800 years. His manner of understanding divinity and humanity as a mix of pure faith and pure logical clarity has defined Catholicism in relation to both the Orthodox and Protestants. John Paul II’s insistence that the “natural light of reason” is in total congruity with faith is a 100% Thomist proposition.
The whole anti-Nominalist view that is traditional Catholic philosophy (the entire understanding of the Universe!) can be attributed mostly to St. Thomas. Dogmatic theology, which defines absolute beliefs, is absolutely core to the existence of this Church, since it is the leader of Christians. Aquinas is the light of dogma by his words, life, legacy, and simply the veneration given him by the Church in its way of thinking.
Next time you see a description of the Holy Eucharist referring to “accident and substance”, think of Aquinas. He really pushed the ontological reality of it, and was a great lover of the Blessed Sacrament.
All holy saints of God have been pretty influential, to be honest. If Ruth had not wed Booz of Rahab, there would be no grandfather of King David, and thus no Lord Jesus. God works well with all His beloved children.
The whole anti-Nominalist view that is traditional Catholic philosophy (the entire understanding of the Universe!) can be attributed mostly to St. Thomas. Dogmatic theology, which defines absolute beliefs, is absolutely core to the existence of this Church, since it is the leader of Christians. Aquinas is the light of dogma by his words, life, legacy, and simply the veneration given him by the Church in its way of thinking.
Next time you see a description of the Holy Eucharist referring to “accident and substance”, think of Aquinas. He really pushed the ontological reality of it, and was a great lover of the Blessed Sacrament.
All holy saints of God have been pretty influential, to be honest. If Ruth had not wed Booz of Rahab, there would be no grandfather of King David, and thus no Lord Jesus. God works well with all His beloved children.
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COLOS
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It’s gotta be the Angelic Doctor, St. Thomas Aquinas.
Although, I think St. Gemma should be near the top too, but that just might be a personal bias, lol.
Although, I think St. Gemma should be near the top too, but that just might be a personal bias, lol.
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KCT
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St. Monica 
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ESMDHokie77
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Mary! 
St. Peter
St. Peter
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svid2
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St. Augustine of Hippo, and somewhere on the list must be St. Dominic. St. Margaret Mary Alocoque - how many of you are wearing a Miraculous Medal?
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jazzbaby1
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St. Jerome
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gatewood1988
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I’ll have to say my patron: Saint Joseph! 
He did protect Jesus and Our Blessed Mother after all.
He did protect Jesus and Our Blessed Mother after all.
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COLOS
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KCT
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He’s why I voted for St. Monica!
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Young_Thinker
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I thought that Ste. Marguerite Marie Alacoque initiated devoted to the Sacred Heart, while Ste. Catherine Laboure’ was responsible for the introduction of Miraculous Medals.Bah! That’s cheating! lol
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Young_Thinker
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Our Blessed Mother, of course, and the three venerated Archangels (Michael, Gabriel, an Raphael). Also, do not forget about Old Testaments Prophets like Moses, Elias, and Isaiah and Popes like Leo the Great.
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iwillendure
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Saint Basil the Great and Saint John chrysostom
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FCEGM
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St. Athanasius
St. Augustine
St. Benedict
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
St. Augustine
St. Benedict
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
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edowitz1
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Roman Catholic Doctrine Vs. The Doctrinal Teaching of the Word of God
Eternal life is a merited reward [1821, 2010]. - Roman Catholicism
Eternal life is the free gift of God (Romans 6:23)
No one can know if he will attain eternal life [1036, 2005] - Roman Catholicism
The believer can know that he has eternal life by the Word of God (1 John 5:13)
The Roman Catholic Church is necessary for salvation [846]. - Roman Catholicism
There is salvation in no one but the Lord Jesus Christ, “for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12)
Purgatory is necessary to atone for sin and clean the soul [1030-1031]. - Roman Catholicism
Purgatory does not exist. Jesus made purification for sins on the cross (Hebrews 1:3)
Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin from the first instant of her conception (the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception) [490-492].
Mary, a descendant of Adam, was born in sin (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12)
Mary is the Mother of the Church [963, 975]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary was the earthly mother of Jesus ( John 2:1)
The Magisterium is the authoritative teacher of the Church. [85-87]. - Roman Catholicism
The Holy Spirit is the authoritative teacher of the church (John 14:26; John 16:13, I John 2:27)
The pope, as the Bishop of Rome, is the successor of Peter [882, 936] - Roman Catholicism
Peter had no successor, nor was he a pope.
The pope is infallible in his authoritative teaching [891]. - Roman Catholicism
God alone is infallible (Numbers 23:19)
Scripture and Tradition together are the Word of God [81, 85, 97, 182]. - Roman Catholicism
Scripture is the Word of God (John 10:35, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21). Tradition is the words of men (Mark 7:1-13).
The sacrificial work of redemption is continually carried out through the Sacrifice of the Mass. [1364,1405, 1846]. - Roman Catholicism
The sacrificial work of redemption was finished when Christ gave His life for us on the cross (Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 1:3).
God desires that consecrated bread and wine be worshiped as divine. [1378-1381] - Roman Catholicism
God forbids the worship of any object, even t hose intended to represent Him (Exodus 20:4-5, Isaiah 42:8)
Justification is lost through mortal sin [1033, 1855, 1874] - Roman Catholicism
Justification cannot be lost. Those whom God justifies will be saved from the wrath of God (Romans 5:8-9).
Justification is furthered by sacraments and good works [1212, 1392, 2010] - Roman Catholicism
Justification is the imputation of the perfect righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). In Christ the believer has been made complete (Colossians 2:10).
Salvation is attained by cooperating with grace through faith, good works, and participation in the sacraments [183, 1129, 1815, 2002]. - Roman Catholicism
Salvation is attained by grace through faith apart from works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Good works are the result, not the cause, of salvation (Ephesians 2:10).
Mary, “the All-Holy,” lived a perfectly sinless life [411, 493]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary was a sinner; God alone is sinless (Luke 18:19, Romans 3:23, Revelation 15:4).
Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ [496-511]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary remained a virgin until after the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:25). Later she had other children (Matthew 13:55-56, Psalm 69:8).
Each Sacrifice of the Mass appeases God’s wrath against sin [1371, 1414]. - Roman Catholicism
The once-for-all sacrifice of the cross fully appeased God’s wrath against sin. (Hebrews 10:12-18).
The Bishops, with the Pope, as their head, rule the universal church. [883, 894-896]. - Roman Catholicism
Christ, the head of the body is the Head of the Church. (Colossians 1:18).
The faithful receive the benefits of the cross in fullest measure through the Sacrifice of the Mass [1366, 1407]. - Roman Catholicism
Believers receive the benefits of the cross in fullest measure in Christ through faith (Ephesians 1:3-14).
God has exalted Mary in heavenly glory as Queen of Heaven and Earth [966]. She is to be praised with special devotion [971, 2675]. - Roman Catholicism
The name of the Lord is to be praised, for He alone is exalted above heaven and earth (Psalm 148:13). God commands, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3).
Mary is the co-mediator to whom we can entrust all our cares and petitions 9 968-970, 2677] - Roman Catholicism
Christ Jesus is the one mediator to whom we can entrust all our cares and petitions (1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:13-14, 1 Peter 5:7).
Mary is the co-redeemer, for she participate with Christ in the painful act of redemption [618, 964, 968, 970]. - Roman Catholicism
Christ alone is the Redeemer, for He alone suffered and died for sin (1 Peter 1:18-19).
The sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated in the Sacrifice of the Mass [1323, 1382] - Roman Catholicism
The Sacrifice of the cross is finished (John 19:30).
Indulgences dispensed by the Church for acts of piety release sinners from temporal punishment [1471-1473]. - Roman Catholicism
Jesus releases believers from their sins by His blood. (Revelation 1:5).
The Magisterium has the right to define truth found only obscurely or implicitly in revelation. [66, 88, 2035, 2051]. - Roman Catholicism
No one has the right to go beyond what is written in Scripture (1 Corinthians 4:6, Proverbs 30:5-6).
Scripture and Tradition together are the Church’s supreme role of faith [80, 82]. - Roman Catholicism
Scripture is the church’s rule of faith (Mark 7:7-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Eternal life is a merited reward [1821, 2010]. - Roman Catholicism
Eternal life is the free gift of God (Romans 6:23)
No one can know if he will attain eternal life [1036, 2005] - Roman Catholicism
The believer can know that he has eternal life by the Word of God (1 John 5:13)
The Roman Catholic Church is necessary for salvation [846]. - Roman Catholicism
There is salvation in no one but the Lord Jesus Christ, “for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12)
Purgatory is necessary to atone for sin and clean the soul [1030-1031]. - Roman Catholicism
Purgatory does not exist. Jesus made purification for sins on the cross (Hebrews 1:3)
Mary was preserved from all stain of original sin from the first instant of her conception (the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception) [490-492].
Mary, a descendant of Adam, was born in sin (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12)
Mary is the Mother of the Church [963, 975]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary was the earthly mother of Jesus ( John 2:1)
The Magisterium is the authoritative teacher of the Church. [85-87]. - Roman Catholicism
The Holy Spirit is the authoritative teacher of the church (John 14:26; John 16:13, I John 2:27)
The pope, as the Bishop of Rome, is the successor of Peter [882, 936] - Roman Catholicism
Peter had no successor, nor was he a pope.
The pope is infallible in his authoritative teaching [891]. - Roman Catholicism
God alone is infallible (Numbers 23:19)
Scripture and Tradition together are the Word of God [81, 85, 97, 182]. - Roman Catholicism
Scripture is the Word of God (John 10:35, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21). Tradition is the words of men (Mark 7:1-13).
The sacrificial work of redemption is continually carried out through the Sacrifice of the Mass. [1364,1405, 1846]. - Roman Catholicism
The sacrificial work of redemption was finished when Christ gave His life for us on the cross (Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 1:3).
God desires that consecrated bread and wine be worshiped as divine. [1378-1381] - Roman Catholicism
God forbids the worship of any object, even t hose intended to represent Him (Exodus 20:4-5, Isaiah 42:8)
Justification is lost through mortal sin [1033, 1855, 1874] - Roman Catholicism
Justification cannot be lost. Those whom God justifies will be saved from the wrath of God (Romans 5:8-9).
Justification is furthered by sacraments and good works [1212, 1392, 2010] - Roman Catholicism
Justification is the imputation of the perfect righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). In Christ the believer has been made complete (Colossians 2:10).
Salvation is attained by cooperating with grace through faith, good works, and participation in the sacraments [183, 1129, 1815, 2002]. - Roman Catholicism
Salvation is attained by grace through faith apart from works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Good works are the result, not the cause, of salvation (Ephesians 2:10).
Mary, “the All-Holy,” lived a perfectly sinless life [411, 493]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary was a sinner; God alone is sinless (Luke 18:19, Romans 3:23, Revelation 15:4).
Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ [496-511]. - Roman Catholicism
Mary remained a virgin until after the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:25). Later she had other children (Matthew 13:55-56, Psalm 69:8).
Each Sacrifice of the Mass appeases God’s wrath against sin [1371, 1414]. - Roman Catholicism
The once-for-all sacrifice of the cross fully appeased God’s wrath against sin. (Hebrews 10:12-18).
The Bishops, with the Pope, as their head, rule the universal church. [883, 894-896]. - Roman Catholicism
Christ, the head of the body is the Head of the Church. (Colossians 1:18).
The faithful receive the benefits of the cross in fullest measure through the Sacrifice of the Mass [1366, 1407]. - Roman Catholicism
Believers receive the benefits of the cross in fullest measure in Christ through faith (Ephesians 1:3-14).
God has exalted Mary in heavenly glory as Queen of Heaven and Earth [966]. She is to be praised with special devotion [971, 2675]. - Roman Catholicism
The name of the Lord is to be praised, for He alone is exalted above heaven and earth (Psalm 148:13). God commands, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3).
Mary is the co-mediator to whom we can entrust all our cares and petitions 9 968-970, 2677] - Roman Catholicism
Christ Jesus is the one mediator to whom we can entrust all our cares and petitions (1 Timothy 2:5, John 14:13-14, 1 Peter 5:7).
Mary is the co-redeemer, for she participate with Christ in the painful act of redemption [618, 964, 968, 970]. - Roman Catholicism
Christ alone is the Redeemer, for He alone suffered and died for sin (1 Peter 1:18-19).
The sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated in the Sacrifice of the Mass [1323, 1382] - Roman Catholicism
The Sacrifice of the cross is finished (John 19:30).
Indulgences dispensed by the Church for acts of piety release sinners from temporal punishment [1471-1473]. - Roman Catholicism
Jesus releases believers from their sins by His blood. (Revelation 1:5).
The Magisterium has the right to define truth found only obscurely or implicitly in revelation. [66, 88, 2035, 2051]. - Roman Catholicism
No one has the right to go beyond what is written in Scripture (1 Corinthians 4:6, Proverbs 30:5-6).
Scripture and Tradition together are the Church’s supreme role of faith [80, 82]. - Roman Catholicism
Scripture is the church’s rule of faith (Mark 7:7-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
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Skeptic92
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- St Jerome, translated the bible into Latin from original languages, the official bible of the Church in Latin
- St Benedict, came up with a monastic rule that spread through the West, and is still in use today
- St Cyril & Methodius, invented the Glagolitic alphabet, the “apostles to the slavs”
- St Thomas Aquinas, probably the greatest Theologian of the West
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JKirkLVNV
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After the Blessed Mother, St. Thomas Aquinas. If I could live my life over, I’d become a Dominican and teach theology and Thomistic philosophy.
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chastity1
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I would have to say:
St.Maria Goretti- I try to be as virtueous as she is,and live my life the way she did hers
St.Cecilia- My birth name when i came into the church
St.Maria Goretti- I try to be as virtueous as she is,and live my life the way she did hers
St.Cecilia- My birth name when i came into the church
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