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Why would someone want to become a Saint? Saints aren't different than ordinary people, except that God used them in amazing ways. Our goal is to love God, not be saints.

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To be a saint is to love God with all our capacity and submit completely to His will in order to become the person He wants us to be. It’s a good thing to want to be a saint! It’s even good to want to be an example to others (a canonized saint); however, we must humbly submit to God’s wishes in this.

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Who would I write to recommend that the Catholic church investigate a life for sainthood?

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Contact your local bishop to get the process started.

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Why do people become saints when they die?

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Well, no one is sure about this, but it could be a reward from God for the exemplary and pious life of a person that has devoted himself/herself to the Lord granting him/her in that way entry to Heaven and the veneration they deserve for their sainthood and because some of them have martyred for Him.

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Why do I need to die?

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To be canonized as a saint you have to have been deceased for at least 5 years for the process to start. It's just one of the requirements of sainthood. You'll have to wait it out. In the meantime, you can practice being a proverbial saint by being an amazingly helpful and generous person.

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Can a satanist become a saint?

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Yes, that is possible depending on their actions.

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Am I mistaken in thinking that it used to be three miracles?

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No. A person is declared 'venerable', then there is a miracle required before the person can be declared 'blessed'. 2 more miracles are required before being canonized a saint.

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What are saints not allowed to do?

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They shouldn't really sin and they can't be selfish. They must be giving and able to open their heart to Jesus.

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Is a person recovering from a coma considered a miracle?

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That is up to the Ecclesiastical authorities. The Church has to investigate it and present a verdict for the event determining whether it was either a miracle or not. However, people recover from comas all the time naturally, so this is unlikely to be considered miraculous.

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Can an atheist become a saint?

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If you are an atheist and you are interested in learning the works of God, then I think you should.

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Why does someone have to perform two miracles to become a saint?

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It isn't really the person that performs the miracles. It is God working through that person, and the fact God chooses to work through a person is taken as a sign that person is in heaven. A canonized saint is help up by the church as an example of holiness. So after full investigation, the miracles are taken as confirmation by God. There are actually 3, because there is an expectation of 1 miracle after a person has been declared venerable, then 2 after a person has been declared blessed.

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What are the chances of becoming a saint as a Baptist?

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Not likely. The Catholic Church doesn't typically canonize people who are not Catholic.

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What is the best way to start becoming a Saint at the age of 12?

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There isn't really a guaranteed way of becoming a saint. You need to live an exemplary life in service of others. You could start by just trying to be the best Christian you can be. Read your Bible, pray, attend a church, etc. but most of all, be in service to others in as many ways as possible.

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Which benefits do Saints have in heaven?

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Saints probably have the same benefits that everyone else has. But there is no way to know for sure.

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Can a saint be an angel?

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Yes. The archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael are all venerated as Saints.

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How do I be like my favorite saint?

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Read up on their bios, and take note of their particular virtues which you admire, and start practicing these particular virtues yourself.

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