where does man think they get the authority for decisions like that?
2006-09-26 16:36:14 · 6 answers · asked by Marvin C 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i do not know much about the planet stuff but this is what i have about st christopher The misinformation about St. Christopher began in 1969 when Pope Paul VI authorized a complete revision of the Church’s liturgical calendar. Some popular saints, such as St. Barbara and St. Catherine of Alexandria, were removed from the calendar because Vatican hagiographers believed they were mythical characters. Other saints had their feast days lowered in rank to an optional memorial, letting local churches decide if they will commemorate the saint or not.
Media reports at the time of the shake-up often got the facts wrong, only adding to the confusion. It didn’t help that many bishops and parish priests failed to explain to the people in the pews what was happening. St. Christopher was one of the victims of this mess, so I welcome this opportunity to clear it up.
With approximately 40,000 saints on the books, but only 365 days in a year, every day is the feast of dozens of saints. July 25 is the feast day St. James the Greater, one of Jesus’ Apostles; St. Christopher; and of many other lesser known saints. Since any of the Twelve Apostles outranks a martyr, even a martyr as famous as St. Christopher, the 1969 calendar instructed priests throughout the world to offer Mass on July 25 in honor of St. James. This is the general rule. Parishes and chapels dedicated to St. Christopher, or regions where St. Christopher is especially honored, however, have the option of celebrating his Mass on July 25.
2006-09-26 17:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by rippsit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before the formal canonization process began in the fifteenth century, many saints were proclaimed by popular approval. This was a much faster process but unfortunately many of the saints so named were based on legends, pagan mythology, or even other religions -- for example, the story of the Buddha traveled west to Europe and he was "converted" into a Catholic saint!
In 1969, the Church took a long look at all the saints on its calendar to see if there was historical evidence that that saint existed and lived a life of holiness. In taking that long look, the Church discovered that there was little proof that many "saints", including some very popular ones, ever lived. Christopher was one of the names that was determined to have a basis mostly in legend. Therefore Christopher (and others) were dropped from the universal calendar.
This action did not kick Christopher out of heaven. Remember everyone in heaven are saints whether the Church canonizes them or not. The Church, once again, was just trying to clean up its act.
With love in Christ.
2006-09-27 00:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Man decided Pluto was a planet and after better research realized it wasn't. Maybe same thing for St. Christopher!
If you think he's a saint then maybe you could start a petition!
2006-09-26 23:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um...because man declares saints? And planets?
2006-09-26 23:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also heard that Tom Cruise is no longer a star! Who does Paramount think they are?
2006-09-26 23:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why didn't I see it before....there IS a conjunction of stupidity....yes....Tom Cruise....yes.....hmm
2006-09-26 23:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by eantaelor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋