Saint Nicole (Patron of Lost Family Members)

Patron Saint: Loss of Family Members

Name Means: Victorious Army

Also Known as: St. Colette of Corbie

Born: January, 1381

Died: March, 1447 of Natural Causes

Beautified: 1604 by Pope Clement VIII

Canonized: May, 1807

We must faithfully keep what we have promised. If through human weakness we fail, we must always without delay arise again by means of holy penance, and give our attention to leading a good life and to dying a holy death. May the Father of all mercy, the Son by his holy passion, and the Holy Spirit, source of peace, sweetness and love, fill us with their consolation. Amen. 
- Saint Colette, in her spiritual testament to her sisters

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Franciscan Tertiary

Hermitess and Visionary: - Remained in a cell for days on end with just a window and enough water to subsist. She did this to free herself of outside influence and focus entirely on her visions

Vision of St. Francis of Assisi instructing her to re-establish the Poor Claires, who spread the Message of Christ as missionaries, but did not accept money from anyone

Ecstacy: Was devout in the Passion of Christ, would Meditate and Pray for days experienceing constant and intense visions of Christ

Prophetess: Foretold the day of her death

Life of a Saint:

Founded the Colletines branch of the Poor Claires

Missionary

Founded 14 Convents

Aided in the Healing the French Papal Schism, and is partially responsible for the returning of the Catholic Church to Rome in the late 1300's

Saint Monica (Patron Saint of Disappointing Children)

"Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know what there is now for me to do or why I am still here, all my hopes in this world being now fulfilled".

The Conversion of Augustine - St. Monica

Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine was born to Christian parents in North Africa, year 333 A.D.

Monica was married at a young age to a man named Patritius who was an alcoholic and considered of bad repute. Patritius however, knew of Monica's piousness and held her in a very high regard. Saint Monica bore 3 of his children, the first being Augustine.

Saint Augustine was never Baptised because Patritius who was a Pagan, did not allow it. Augustine in his childhood was a troublemaker. Monica was forced, according to scripture, to "wrestle with God for his soul" It was during this time that Saint Monica was able to convert Patritius to Christianity and to give up his ways of debauchery. Augustine however fell deeper into sin.

Patritius died shortly after he converted and Monica vowed never to marry again. Monica devoted a great deal of her time to saving Augustine's soul.

Augustine fled to Rome without her knowledge and when she found out, chased after him. During a Divine Vision she recieved, she was told where to find him. When she did find him, she sought the help of a Holy Bishop that gave Augustine his Baptism. She shared six months of peace with him, and he was captured by such great emotion it changed his life. Augustine from that day forward, was prepared to dedicate his life to the service of God.

Memoriai: August 27th

Born: 332 AD, Algeria

Died: 387 AD, Italy

Additional Patronages: Disappointing Children, Difficult Marriages, Victims of Unfaithfulness and Widows

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Converted St. Augustine from a life of sin to Christ

Converted Abusive husband to Christ

Exceptional amount of time spent in prayer trying to convert both

Spiritually advised by St. Ambrose

Saint Megan (Patron of Abuse Victims)

Patron Saint: Victims of abuse

Also Known as: St. Margaret Ward

Born: Cheshire England, mid 1500's

Died: August, 1588 in London England

Beautified: 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Martyr by torture and hanging

One of the Forty Martyrs of Wales

Assisted the escape of Father Richard Watson from prison

Was offered freedom if she let the authorities know where Watson was, and to convert to the Church of England. She declined and suffered tremendous punishment

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Saint Mary Magdalen (Patron of Penitent Women)

Prayer of St. Mary Magdalen:

St Mary Magdalene, you came with springing tears to the spring of mercy, Christ; from him your burning thirst was abundantly refreshed through him your sins were forgiven; by him your bitter sorrow was consoled.
My dearest lady, well you know by your own life how a sinful soul can be reconciled with its creator, what counsel a soul in misery needs, what medicine will restore the sick to health.
It is enough for us to understand, dear friend of God, to whom were many sins forgiven, because she loved much.
Most blessed lady, I who am the most evil and sinful of men do not recall your sins as a reproach, but call upon the boundless mercy by which they were blotted out.
This is my reassurance, so that I do not despair; this is my longing, so that I shall not perish.
I say this of myself, miserably cast down into the depths of vice, bowed down with the weight of crimes, thrust down by my own hand into a dark prison of sins, wrapped round with the shadows of darkness.
Therefore, since you are now with the chosen because you are beloved and are beloved because you are chosen of God, 1, in my misery, pray to you, in bliss; in my darkness, I ask for light; in my sins, redemption; impure, I ask for purity.
Recall in loving kindness what you used to be, how much you needed mercy, and seek for me that same forgiving love that you received when you were wanting it. Ask urgently that I may have the love that pierces the heart; tears that are humble; desire for the homeland of heaven; impatience with this earthly exile; searing repentance; and a dread of torments in eternity.
Turn to my good that ready access that you once had and still have to the spring of mercy.
Draw me to him where I may wash away my sins; bring me to him who can slake my thirst; pour over me those waters that will make my dry places fresh. You will not find it hard to gain all you desire from so loving and so kind a Lord, who is alive and reigns and is your friend.

Additional Patronages: Converts, Sexual Temptation, Hairdressers and Contemplative Lives

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Reformed by Christ

First Visited by the Risen Christ

Devout follower of Jesus Christ

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Saint Margaret (Patron of Pregnant Women)

 

Saint Margaret

Patron Saint: Pregnant Women and Devotees of the Sacred Heart

Additional Patronages: Against Polio

The Twelve Promises of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary for those devoted to His Sacred Heart:

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.
2. I will establish peace in their families.
3. I will console them in all their troubles.
4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of their death.
5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.
6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.
7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.
8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.
9. I will bless the homes where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.
10. I will give to priests the power of touching the most hardened hearts.
11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced.
12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

Born: July, 1647 in Burgundy, France

Died: October, 1690 of Natural Causes

Beautified: September, 1864

Canonized: May, 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Visionary and Miracles: Healed of a crippling disease by a Vision of the Holy Mother

Received a Vision of Christ after being Scourged

Nun of the Order of the Visitation in France

A Revelation from God pronounced the 12 Promises given to her, to share with the rest of the world those who would follow the Blessed Sacred Heart of Jesus

Her body remains undecayed and uncorrupted

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Saint Lucy (Patron of Eye Problems)

Prayer of St Lucy:

Saint Lucy, your beautiful name signifies light. By the light of faith which God bestowed upon you, increase and preserve this light in my soul so that I may avoid evil, be zealous in the performance of good works, and abhor nothing so much as the blindness and the darkness of evil and of sin.

By your intercession with God, obtain for me perfect vision for my bodily eyes and the grace to use thme for God's greater honor and glory and the salvation of all men.

Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. Amen.

Name Means: Bringer of Light

Also Known as: St. Lucy of Syracuse

Born: 283, Syracuse Italy

Died: 304, Stabbed in the throat

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Vow of Virginity

Remarkable Piousness

Martyred by several horrible tortures, including eyes being plucked out and burning at the stake

Miracle of restored sight before death

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Saint Louise (Patron Saint of Social Workers)

"Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them, my children, as you would honor Christ Himself."

Saint Louise -

Also Known as: Louise De Marillac Le Gras

Memorial: March 15th

Patron Saint: Social Workers

Additional Patronages: Disappointing Children, Loss of Parents, Wodows, Rejection by Religious Orders

Born: August 12th, 1591 in France

Died: March 15th 1660 in Paris

Beautified: May 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Canonized: March 1934 by Pope Pius XI

Prayer for the intercession of St. Louise:
O God, You inspired Saint Louise to strive for perfect charity, and so attain Your Kingdom at the end of her pilgramage on earth. Strengthen us through her intercession that we may advance rejoicing in the way of love and service to our brothers and sisters. Amen.

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Student of St. Vincent De Paul
Rejected by several convents based on her poor health. She however persisted with no success, and then created her own convent named the Daughters of Charity, which is in modern day, one of the largest Catholic convents and religious orders in the world. The Daughters of Charity have inspired thousands of other organizations, Catholic and not, worldwide.
First Mother Superior of the Convent, and spiritual guide to dozens of womens' organizations.

Miracles:
St. Louise body has been uncorrupted by death for hundreds of years

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