saint / ˈsānt
noun a person who lives an exceptional and holy life, leading to their canonization in the Catholic Church We should blush for shame to show so much resentment at what is done or said against us, knowing that so many injuries and affronts have been offered to our Redeemer and the saints. Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582 a virtuous person All are not saints who go to church. Italian Proverb a heavenly spirit Remember that you will derive strength by reflecting that the saints yearn for you to join their ranks[…] Henry Suso, 1295-1366 verb to canonize I think there’s a mythology that if you want to change the world, you have to be sainted, like Mother Teresa[…] Jody Williams, 1950-