James Carroll on Sainthood: A Rebuttal

Hi Mr. Carroll, look up Mt.20 vs-15, to get a clue on the “why?” of miracles where Jesus says, “Have I not the right to do as I choose? Or are you jealous because I am generous?” Simply being able to speak to God (pray) is a huge plus, rooted in the belief that besides being the Almighty One who hurls Universes on his fingertips into the infinity of the cosmos, God is also Father, or as St. Paul says “Abba” loosely translated as “Daddy.” And as a sitcom of years ago says, “Daddy Knows Best!” Or was it "Father Knows Best." Having offered a clue to “understanding” Godly decisions, as buttress let me add, “Who has known the mind of God, or who has been his counselor?” Well, I can tell you whom I think is God’s principal “counselor” next to his Son, none other than the Mediatrix of all Grace, Mary, Queen of Heaven. Of her, the Son says to his Father, “Dad, do whatever she says!” This referencing heaven's eternal Cana, Jesus's everlasting Nuptial Banquet. You know what power rooted in love Mothers have! So if you want to find out how to pray assuring a recognizable answer every time, go to Mother Mary. All of this is, of course, rooted in Faith, which St. Paul says is “evidence of things not seen.” Without Faith all of this is just a lot of bunk! However, through Faith we know that “Daddy” listens attentively to all that his “kids” say, just as any good Father does. For some the answer is a hug and a reassuring kiss. And that is more than enough! Some of God’s “kids” get that scooter they want, called for lack of a better name a “miracle.” Really, are “Daddy’s” kisses and hugs any less miraculous that our brother’s/sister’s scooter? So, in short, Mr. Carroll, let’s just pray, leaving the outcomes to “Daddy God” for in every way, Daddy does know best! Mr. Callahan, you're on target, but maybe what I've tried to say is beyond the grasp of the more erudite. That's O.K. In heaven no one is erudite, but all are wise.