For years the Vatican opposed the growth of the popular following around Padre Pio, but then changed its attitude, with Pope John Paul II granting him the honour of sainthood in front of huge crowds at the Vatican.
Among his reputed powers were the prediction of future events, being seen in two places at once, and the ability to know people's sins before they had confessed them. He was also said to have emitted the scent of flowers.
This is uncanny. I qualify for sainthood on all four grounds!
Beatify me
Beatify me
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
Beatify me
Saint Spot----I like that---has a nice ring to it.
Beatify me
What would he be the patron saint of? 
"Girls are crazy! I'm not ever getting married, I can make my own sandwiches!"
my son
my son