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1. We like so many Australian Catholics , and others world wide are edified, elated, energised by this announcement re Mother Mary of the Cross MacKillop.
   This is such an excellent outcome for all that worked so assiduosly for this over so many many years!
   But the wait was so truly worth it!
   So thanks very much to our most beloved and esteemed Holy Father, Pope Benedict XV1, and all others who too participated for bringing such great joy to so many by elevating Blessed Mary to sainthood!
   This is an anouncement to be cherished!

   Posted By: Kennedy Family, Melbourne _ Australia

2. This is news of great joy for all of us. Special edition of Cathnews is appreciated.

   Posted By: Mackie

3. Hoorah! Our First Australian Saint! Thanks be to God.
   Thank you, our most blessed saint Mary, for everything you did & are still doing for your fellow Australians. May we follow your footsteps.
   Mary you have made me very proud to be an Australian.

   Posted By: Pat

4. Such joy this brings. There will be thousands of children currently in Josephite schools that will shout from roof tops. What an opportunity to celebrate the compassionate heart of this amazing woman who saw a need a did something about it. Education for all no matter what background. We thank God for the example of Mary MacKillop of the Cross. From St Joseph's, Renmark, SA

   Posted By: Anna De Guglielmo

5. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi-men, Oi-men, Oi-men!

   Posted By: Sr.Lorraine Testa

6. This is great news!

   Posted By: Peter

7. Mary began her submission to the Pope with the words 'It is an Australian who writes...' What a joy it is that the first Australian to be canonized is Australian born and so proud of the country of her birth whilst appreciating the country of her roots. Thank God Rome recognised her vision of 'a new concept for a new country' and now celebrates that concept again with her canonization.
   This is a great joy to all Australians no matter what their origins.

   Posted By: Margaret McDonald

8. She saved my youngest son when I was told he'd be born dead or terribly disabled - he's now a healthy, naughty 8 yr old. It would never have made it into the bona fide miracle category but you'll never convince me otherwise.
   Good on you Mary - I've been barracking for you! And don't forget that other matter we've discussed now...

   Posted By: Callum's Mum

9. Sr Lorraine: I love it!

   Posted By: Chris Saidou

10. I was educated by the Josephite nuns at primary school and I've never forgotten the spirit that was so clear there. Thanks to Mother Mary's spirit, working everyday miracles in the fullest education of children.
    My Grade 1 teacher, Sister Mary Agnella, became my model, not only of a teacher, but a person whose warmth & love in living out the Gospel gave me a life model.
    Don't forget 'Bobs', too, at this time. Mother Mary's little Australian Terrier given to her around 1897 and pictured smiling at her feet in a 1908 photograph.
    Her generous heart loved animals, too.

    Posted By: Marie H

11. 1. Miracles do not happen without 'faith'.
    2. Pastorally caring meansrecognising needs; embracing challenges; responding in practical ways.
    3. Denis and Anthony: Not convinced it is called 'holiness'. Let's all take a lesson.
    4. Congratulations to the Josephite Community.

    Posted By: Mary

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    Posted By: Moderator

13. In all the understandable elation of the news about Mary MacKillop, it would be great if at least the Catholic media did not refer to her as Australia's first saint.
    More accurately, if we are acknowledging a wider theology, she is Australia's first canonised saint.
    It is a necessary, I believe, to make that distinction just as we Catholics shudder when we read that Mary has 'worked another miracle'.
    There are a lot of misconceptions still out there and sometimes I wonder if the secular media are just plain stupid - or calculating - or both!

    Posted By: Richard Flynn

14. Richard Flynn: That is a great point that we should all take on board!

    Posted By: TJ Lawson

15. The best news ever. Congratulations, Mary. Thank you and thank you for all the gifts you have bestowed on me and my family. I had mestectomy+lymphnodes removed in 2007. By your gifts and love, I have been saved. I praise you and I thank you and I love you.

    Posted By: MAGGIE FAWAZ

16. A wonderful birthday present for L Newington!

    Posted By: Cole

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