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1. I often wonder what Mother Mary thinks of all this emphasis on money?
   The Sisters must have known how much a Canonisation would cost when they started this process - a small fortune.
   Anything I have read about this woman of the Gospel makes me think she must be turning in her grave.
   She like so many blessed people does not need to be named a saint when we know she is since her death.

   Posted By: David. Milton.

2. David: You're right that Mary MacKillop doesn't need to be named a saint. But the benefit of canonisation is not to the person canonised, but to the people living who may be inspired by her example.

   Posted By: Lance Eccles, Goulburn NSW

3. Bring back the more ancient way - the local church proclaims who its heroes are. Anyway, it's a misuse of the word 'saint'.

   Posted By: SCB - Brisbane

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