![]() Saints at times are chosen by a specific group or cause because of the values that saint espoused to be the Patron Saint for the group or cause. In many cases the life of the saint, over time, becomes something of legend that inspires, guides us toward our truth and tells of the time in which they lived. Saints are believed to have a life mission where they intercede for the salvation of others and help humanity to evolve. Often saints are believed in their lifetime to be channels for God in some fashion. Individuals who become names as saints most often demonstrate the qualities of being a positive role model and teacher who exemplifies generous and unselfish behavior. It is often said the church does not make a saint, God does. However popular Catholics saints are not just related to the Church, many religions and cultures have identified individuals as saints and we as a culture have embraced those individuals and their life stories. While the Catholic Church does not maintain a definitive list of named saints, the number is easily over 10,000. ![]() In today’s society a Saint is most commonly associated with the Catholic Church.
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