Holiness
a gift of the Holy Spirit, making us Christ-like and children of God
Holiness
a supernatural event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is attributed to divine intervention
Miracle
Latin phrase meaning "pray and work," which encapsulates the Benedictine way of life
Ora et Labora
Mexican teenager martyred during the Cristero War
St. José Sánchez del Río
a wandering of the mind and a lack of focus on God.
Distraction
The union of all members of the Church, whether on earth, in Heaven, or in Purgatory
Communion of Saints
a profound change of heart, turning away from sin and towards God.
Conversion
the virtue of temperance, which seeks to balance and regulate one's desires and use of created goods
Moderation
a Mexican Jesuit priest martyred during the anti-clerical persecutions of the Mexican Revolution.
Blessed Miguel Pro
an excessive pride in one's appearance, abilities, or accomplishments.
Vanity
the method by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint.
Canonization Process
the title given to a person who has been beatified by the Church
Blessed
a way of life characterized by monks or nuns living in seclusion from the world, under religious vows and a fixed rule
Monasticism
known as the "Father of Western Monasticism"
St Benedict of Nursia
detachment from material possessions and a humble reliance on God
Spiritual Poverty
a person acknowledged by the Church as being in Heaven and worthy of veneration
Saint
Latin phrase that translates to "voice of the people." In the context of canonization, it refers to the widespread reputation of holiness and virtuous living
Vox Populi
also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, is the set of prayers recited daily by priests, religious, and other faithful, marking the hours of each day
Divine Office
founder of Christian monasticism. He was one of the first to withdraw from society and live as a hermit in the Egyptian desert
St Anthony of Egypt
an experience of interior joy and peace that allows us to see God's presence in all things
Consolation
comprehensive summary of the evidence gathered during the investigation of a candidate for sainthood
Positio
the process by which religious influence diminishes in public life and society
Secularization
the practice of self-discipline and self-denial for spiritual growth. It involves abstaining from worldly pleasures and practicing penance to purify the soul
Asceticism
Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers
St Dominic Guzman
process of making sound decisions about the meaning and direction of our lives, particularly in accordance with God's will
Discernment