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Hello George. A while back I was reading about saints when I came across an unusual saint in that it was a dog. Apparently this dog had been canonized after it died defending its master from a cobra, and I have been unable to find out the dog's name. I have searched for many days and so far have been unsuccessful and I was wondering if you knew of this dog or not? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Peace
dear Matt
A dog doesn't have a rational soul, it is animal. Only rational souls, can become Catholics. Only Catholics can be canonized, in the Catholic Church. Therefore the dog you speak of, is a myth or perhaps "protestant" or something else.
your servant but His first
george
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George A. Card,sfo, M.I
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I am willing to attempt to answer any question. If I don’t know the answer, I will look-up or pass the question on to friends for feed back. Beside Catholicism (especially the social/moral and the Eastern rites), I am well read on Mormonism and so-called Modern Christian Fundamentalism. Also I study Franciscan History as means of growing in my lay Franciscan calling to holiness in Christ.
Experience
20+ years as the Justice and Peace Laison for my (local)Secular Franciscan Fraternity,22+ years public speaking on the Faith,and/or teaching CCD and Youth Retreats,a former Officer for K of C and my SFO Fraternity,still hold appointed offices in local SFO fraternity
Organizations
Catholic Church, Rome Rite
Secular Fraciscan Order
Knights of Columbus
The Men's Study (A local Catholic study group I co founded)
Others
Militia Immaculata(Knights of the Immaculate
Publications
Local News Letters:Mostly my Poetry
Education/Credentials
2 years of Minor Seminary
Bible and Adult Faith Studies and Seminars
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