Yet, not only the Vatican but the vast majority of Goans are not convinced that they have a very great native saint who missionised as Christ did, only with the power of his personal love and service. This canonization will only happen when the entire Goan community - not just a few protesters/activists and Bishops - puts its weight behind it and makes the Vatican sit up and take notice. But the Goan community worldwide is still worshipping Xavier, an idol with colonial clay feet, and hasn't moved on to aspire for higher things.... Filomena
RESPONSE: It is because we have been brain washed for almost 500 years. It is also possible, that Blessed Vaz was paid lip service and not much else. There was no push by the Portuguese authorities (Church) to have him made a saint. This could be because it would have empowered the Goan people and created unrest for the Portuguese - it might have meant that we were equal to the Colonisers and of course that could not be palatable. Cheers, Gabe Menezes. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
