Holy Cards

I'm always amazed how much of our background is online and google-able..
.LIKE THIS FLICKR PAGE of

"Holy Cards left in books in the collection of Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library, Saint Paul Seminary, University of St Thomas (St Paul MN).

 Set aside over many decades by library staff, these cards represent a wide ranging sample of holy cards, covering the period from the mid-19th century to more recent times".

These images are so evocative of childhood  hours spent in church trying not to fidget...lol


The next two cards are for my sister--I think she probably had both of those  cards in her missal since there was a move on when we were kids to cannonize Kateri Tekakwitha. 


 Does anyone know is she ever made it?

Ok, so how DOES a person become a saint?  From How Stuff Works:
The Steps of Canonization

Here are the steps that must be followed in the process of canonization:

1. A local bishop investigates the candidate's life and writings for evidence of heroic virtue. The information uncovered by the bishop is sent to the Vatican.
2. A panel of theologians and the cardinals of the Congregation for Cause of Saints evaluate the candidate's life.
3. If the panel approves, the pope proclaims that the candidate is venerable, which means that the person is a role model of Catholic virtues.
4. The next step toward sainthood is beatification, which allows a person to be honored by a particular group or region. In order to beatify a candidate, it must be shown that the person is responsible for a posthumous miracle. Martyrs -- those who died for their religious cause -- can be beatified without evidence of a miracle. On Oct. 20, 2003, Mother Teresa was beatified. She is now known as Blessed Mother Teresa of Kolkata.
5. In order for the candidate to be considered a saint, there must be proof of a second posthumous miracle. If there is, the person is canonized.

Thanks again, Mr Research!!