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Madaglan
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This question refers to those individuals who have such a great mark of holiness that it shows itself in miraculous activities. I understand that there are probably thousands of “living saints,” both lay and religious, who are very much saints in third world countries, who are no less saints than the ones about which I am asking; but I’m really interested in knowing where the individuals are who perform wondrous miracles. For example, St. Padre Pio was known to have had the stigmata, and he also had the ability to bilocate, etc.
I don’t know too many of these people today. It seems that, unfortunately, many today are charlatans who pretend to have gifts, but who use these gifts to exploit others, or for their own fame. In my opinion, this is the case with some in the pentecostal movements, who claim to have the gift of healing.
Many saints of the Middle Ages are accredited with an enormous number of miracles. Although it is likely that not all these miracles have a foundation in truth, I believe it is likely that many miracles happened back then.
Now, as a final note: when I say “living saints,” I don’t necessarily mean someone who is as well-covered as Mother Theresa of Calcutta–nor do I refer to someone’s pious grandmother, who nobody has ever heard of, and who has not performed wondrous miracles (I do not doubt that such a person is a “living saint,” but that’s not the type I’m asking about here.)
So, the names of the people and where they’re from is most welcome. Although I am looking for Catholic saints, I would also be interested in hearing about any “living saints” of the Orthodox or Coptic Churches, since the holy men in those churches are also often known for miracles.
Thanks!
I don’t know too many of these people today. It seems that, unfortunately, many today are charlatans who pretend to have gifts, but who use these gifts to exploit others, or for their own fame. In my opinion, this is the case with some in the pentecostal movements, who claim to have the gift of healing.
Many saints of the Middle Ages are accredited with an enormous number of miracles. Although it is likely that not all these miracles have a foundation in truth, I believe it is likely that many miracles happened back then.
Now, as a final note: when I say “living saints,” I don’t necessarily mean someone who is as well-covered as Mother Theresa of Calcutta–nor do I refer to someone’s pious grandmother, who nobody has ever heard of, and who has not performed wondrous miracles (I do not doubt that such a person is a “living saint,” but that’s not the type I’m asking about here.)
So, the names of the people and where they’re from is most welcome. Although I am looking for Catholic saints, I would also be interested in hearing about any “living saints” of the Orthodox or Coptic Churches, since the holy men in those churches are also often known for miracles.
Thanks!