Both of these features in the process were abolished in the revision of 1982. During her life, Helen was known for her outstanding goodness. On the first anniversary of her death a statute of Mary weeps blood over Maria, a young girl whom Helen befriended, and Maria is cured of lupus. Other healings and mystical occurrences are reported. Fr Shore has a proven track record in disproving such phenomena and the local Bishop wants him to do so again.
Shore is vulnerable.
He is not sure whether he wants to be a priest or whether he believes in saints and miracles. This case draws him to confront his faith, his priesthood and the power of God. On the whole, screenwriter Richard Vetere, has done his homework. The definition of what a saint is, why there is a need for a local cult, the reason for miracles, the role of the postulator and a positio are all intelligently demonstrated. Vetere takes mysticism very seriously, but not uncritically.