or are they only the specific saints that have been chosen by the Vatican?
2007-06-24 10:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by sweet cheeks 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
IMHO, 'communion of the saints' refers to true Christians while they are alive on earth. The purpose of it was established by Jesus as a remembrance of His time on earth and the manner of His death. The saints already in Heaven have no need to remember because they are already with God. The Bible says, "who hopes for what he already has?"
Just a thought.
2007-06-24 10:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by mikey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those that the Vatican have called Saints are the ones we believe with 100% certainty are in Heaven. There are far more there (Heaven) than what the Vatican has named a Saint.
We here on Earth do not know with any certainty who is in Heaven, so we have faith that some people are.
But to answer your question, the Communion of Saints includes ALL those who have died and are now in Heaven.
2007-06-24 17:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All people that are in Heaven are the Communion of the Saints. The reason for the Canonization of Saints is by this process their is proof that this person is in Heaven and has lived a life that is pleasing to God to the effect that Catholics may ask this person through prayer to speak to Jesus for us. It does not suggest that these people are the only ones who are in Heaven.
2007-06-24 17:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All Christians, not just those "chosen" by the papacy.
2007-06-24 17:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Graham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crazy catholic nonsense.
2007-06-24 17:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋