DWQA Questions › Tag: saintsFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesA viewer asks: “Creator had earlier confirmed that the traditional story about St. Christopher is correct and that includes mention that he was 5 cubits (2.3 meters, or 7 ft 5 in) tall and very strong. Is this an indication that he was some kind of Anunnaki hybrid or what made him such a great specimen? Was Saint Christopher an example of how such beings can be reached by the Divine to change from rudderlessness and darkness to sainthood?”ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Divinely Inspired Messengers486 views0 answers0 votesThis practitioner also asks: “The other thing is, my family were very devoted to Padre Pio da Pietrelcina (Italy). We have always felt a link to him. He was canonized by the Catholic Church for all the good deeds and “miracles” he performed, by helping his fellow human beings. I did visit the convent where he lived and the sanctuary where he was buried. Also visited his humble room where he lived and saw the thousands of letters sent to him from people he helped, one way or another. When I was there, I felt so much peace and love within me, I will never forget! He also had Christ’s stigmata for most of his life. I know Creator spoke in the past regarding stigmata and how they may come about, but I would really like to know if this humble man who did so much for his fellow humans, is now in the light, and if he can tell us of his experience?”ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Divinely Inspired Messengers324 views0 answers0 votesIs there any value in the average person purchasing a bottle of holy water through Amazon and using it?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions483 views0 answers0 votesCan Creator comment on the practice of “Baptism?” What exactly happened when John the Baptist baptized Jesus? Was this sacrament/ritual actually “necessary” for Christ to fulfill his divine mission?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions600 views0 answers0 votesWhile on the topic of blessings and automobiles, Catholics are generous in the use of St. Christopher medals. From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Christopher “Legends about the life and death of Saint Christopher first appeared in Greece in the 6th century and had spread to France by the 9th century. The 11th-century bishop and poet Walter of Speyer gave one version, but the most popular variations originated from the 13th-century Golden Legend. According to the legendary account of his life, Christopher was initially called Reprobus. He was a Canaanite, 5 cubits (7.5 feet (2.3 m)) tall and with a fearsome face. While serving the king of Canaan, he took it into his head to go and serve “the greatest king there was.” He went to the king who was reputed to be the greatest, but one day he saw the king cross himself at the mention of the devil. On thus learning that the king feared the devil, he departed to look for the devil. He came across a band of marauders, one of whom declared himself to be the devil, so Christopher decided to serve him. But when he saw his new master avoid a wayside cross and found out that the devil feared Christ, he left him and enquired from people where to find Christ. He met a hermit who instructed him in the Christian faith. Christopher asked him how he could serve Christ. When the hermit suggested fasting and prayer, Christopher replied that he was unable to perform that service. The hermit then suggested that because of his size and strength Christopher could serve Christ by assisting people to cross a dangerous river, where they were perishing in the attempt. The hermit promised that this service would be pleasing to Christ. After Christopher had performed this service for some time, a little child asked him to take him across the river. During the crossing, the river became swollen and the child seemed as heavy as lead, so much that Christopher could scarcely carry him and found himself in great difficulty. When he finally reached the other side, he said to the child: “You have put me in the greatest danger. I do not think the whole world could have been as heavy on my shoulders as you were.” The child replied: “You had on your shoulders not only the whole world but Him who made it. I am Christ your king, whom you are serving by this work.” The child then vanished. Christopher later visited Lycia and there comforted the Christians who were being martyred. Brought before the local king, he refused to sacrifice to the pagan gods. The king tried to win him by riches and by sending two beautiful women to tempt him. Christopher converted the women to Christianity, as he had already converted thousands in the city. The king ordered him to be killed. Various attempts failed, but finally Christopher was beheaded. Therefore, he is the patron saint of travelers, and small images of him are often worn around the neck, on a bracelet, carried in a pocket, or placed in vehicles by Christians.” Is the story of St. Christopher, as recounted in Wikipedia, accurate?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions452 views0 answers0 votesDoes a St. Christopher medal tucked in a glove box actually impart divine protection to the vehicle? Will its efficacy vary depending on the priest who blessed it? What if the priest blessed many at the same time?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions379 views0 answers0 votesIf St. Christopher medals really are effective, does the material they are constructed with make any difference? If a child in Sunday school were to draw a stick figure of St. Christopher and say a sincere prayer to St. Christopher that the drawing protect any and all who possess it, can that serve the same purpose and impart the same level of blessing and protection?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions354 views0 answers0 votesAssuming the priest’s level of belief is paramount, does the addition of holy water to the exercise make any genuine difference?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions372 views0 answers0 votesHow much will the owner’s belief quotient and partnership status detract from the power of the blessing conferred? If a priest blesses the car of an atheist husband at his wife’s request, and the husband is never told, what are the likely long-term benefits, if any?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Religions327 views0 answers0 votes
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