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Saints of the Day

Saints: 22
Blesseds: 5

Today's Celebrated Saints and Blesseds

Saint Jose Isabel Flores Varela

Saint Jose Isabel Flores Varela

Saint Jose Isabel Flores Varela, also known as Father Jose Flores, was born on November 28, 1866, in Teul, Zacatecas, Mexico. He demonstrated his strong faith in God from a young age and his desire to serve Him in the priesthood. Jose's dedication and piety led him to enter the seminary in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he pursued his studies in theology. After completing his education, Father Jose Flores was ordained as a priest and began his ministry in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, in the year 1900. He quickly became renowned for his compassionate and gentle nature, as well ...

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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:

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:

  1. Servant of God: The initial stage when a person's life is examined for heroic virtue.
  2. Venerable: The person is recognized for having lived a life of heroic virtue.
  3. Blessed: A miracle attributed to the person's intercession is verified.
  4. 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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