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Medellin, Colombia, Oct 31, 2012 \/ 04:05 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- A second miracle confirmed on June 14 by doctors appointed by the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints could advance the sainthood of Blessed Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui.<\/p>\n

\tAccording to the newspaper El Tiempo, Vatican officials are expected to issue a decision on the miracle on Dec. 10. A decree by Pope Benedict would pave the way for Blessed Laura's canonization as Colombia's first native-born saint.<\/p>\n

\tThe miracle that occurred through the 20th century blessed's intercession was the healing of Dr. Carlos Eduardo Restrepo, who was suffering from lupus, kidney damage and muscular degeneration. After praying the Blessed Laura one night, the doctor woke up the following morning completely cured.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cMother Laura,\u201d he prayed that night, \u201cIf you heal me of this, I will tell the world about your miracle so that you will be raised to the altars.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cMy mind has gone blank. I don\u2019t know if I had an out-of-body experience or if I imagined it, or if it was my subconscious, but when I entrusted myself to Blessed Laura I felt a wonderful sense of peace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cIf this isn\u2019t a miracle, I don\u2019t know what is,\u201d Doctor Restrepo told the Colombian newspaper.<\/p>\n

\tSister Aida Orobio, superior of the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Immaculate and St. Catherine of Siena \u2013 which was founded by Blessed Laura \u2013 said, \u201cNot even her in her homeland do people realize how brave and marvelous this woman was.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cIn an era in which women were supposed to stay by men, Laura dared to follow God\u2019s call, even though she was called crazy,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\tThe sister noted how Blessed Laura's conversion began when she encountered a group of local Indians who were being mistreated and dehumanized.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cHow is it possible that they lived so marginalized and estranged from God, if they were just as Colombian as anyone else and were the first inhabitants of these lands,\u201d Sister Orobio reflected.<\/p>\n

\tEventually, Blessed Laura moved into the Colombian rain forest and began to live and work with the Indians, despite difficulties and attacks from landowners in the region.<\/p>\n

\tShe died on Oct. 21, 1949 in a home in Medellin that is today a museum and convent. Her congregation has spread to Africa, America and Europe.<\/p>\n

\tThose who knew her recalled that during her last days, \u201cShe had a great sense of humor. She poked fun at everything in a pious way, especially of herself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Medellin, Colombia, Oct 31, 2012 \/ 04:05 pm (CNA\/EWTN News).- A second miracle confirmed on June 14 by doctors appointed by the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints could advance the sainthood of Blessed Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui.<\/p>\n

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