
Images of the saints are a little like family photos. We don’t confuse the photo of our mom with our mom, but the photo reminds us of her and can evoke sentiments of affection and care.
Also see: Catechism of the Catholic Church #2130-2132
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Saint Boniface
Saint Catherine of Siena
Saint Gabriel the Archangel
Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle
Saint Matthias
We traditionally divide the Communion of saints into three segments: The Church Triumphant (saints in heaven), The Church Penitent (those in purgatory) and the Church Militant (those on earth). All of us on earth are saints in training.