Saint Stephanie (Patron of Theologians)

Patron Saint: Theologians

Also Known as: St. Stephana De Quinzanis

Born: 1457, Italy

Died: January, 1530 of Natural Causes in Italy

Beautified: 1740 by Pope Benedict XIV

Prayer of St. Stephanie:
God of all consolation, you made Blessed Stephana a sharer in the passion of Christ. With the help of her prayers and by following her example may we be conformed to the image of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
- General Calendar of the Order of Preachers

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Visionary: Taught by Saint and Stigmatic Matthew Carrieri. When Matthew died, Stephanie was 14 years old and experienced visions of Dominican Saints. Immediately after, she took her vows of Obedience, Chastity and Poverty

Stigmatic: Shortly after taking her vows and receiving visions, she developed St. Matthews' full Stigmata of the Crucifixion

Mystic: Capable of reading hearts and minds

Prophetess: Accurately predicted the day of her own death

Healer: Capable of healing herself very quickly after inflicting herself with severe penances. Able to heal others as well.

Life of a Saint:

Understood advanced principles and doctrine of Catechism at a very young age

Dominican Tertiary

Her Spiritual council was sought by many Saints

Saint Samantha (Patron of Spiritualness)

Patron Saint: Spiritualness

Also Known as: Samthann of Clonbroney (The Maiden of Ulster)

Memorial: December 18th

Born: Ireland, early 700 AD

Died: 739 AD Natural Causes

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Abbess of the Convent in Clonbroney

Refused donations. Her sisters lived in poverty

Miracles and Piety: Her Father, the King of Ireland arranged her to marry a nobleman. She was against this, but her father was adament. The nobleman approached her windowless room one night to witness her "Bathed in a Heavenly Light" as she slept. When the king discovered this, he allowed her to choose her own groom. She chose Our Lord Jesus Christ and entered the Convent to become a Nun.
When Samthann hired a carpenter to build an addition to the Convent, the worker was very hungry and had not had a meal for several days. The worker was dreaming about bread, cheese and butter for himself and his co-workers. Several days after, Samthann made his secret wish come true, exactly how he saw it in his dreams.

The Holy Roman Catholic Church and Constantine

I've always been completely fascinated by Roman history. I haven't seen the BBC piece called "The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" until today. It's very long at 14 episodes, 30 minutes per episode. The link below is of Constantine; a former pagan Roman Emperor converting to the Roman Catholic Church.

I recommend all 14 episodes, but the below 10 of 14 represents the birth of the first Christian Roman Emperor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ifur2iTDKA

It's extremely interesting, and the piece touches quite a bit on how Christianity is introduced to Rome.

Saint Rose (Patron of Vanity)

Saint Rose was the first Canonized Saint of the Americas born in the year 1586 A.D. Rose is often depicted in images holding a rose in one hand and a Crucifix in the other. St. Rose was always a beautiful yet humble and pious woman. As a young child she would nail her hair to a wall to keep from falling asleep in prayer. Rose was quite serious about her Faith in Christ as she constantly begged her parents to allow her to join the Convent. Being somewhat reasonable, they allowed her to practice as a Dominican Tertiary and did not bother her as she endlessly prayed, while afflicting herself with the wounds of Jesus Christ.
Saint Rose was affectionately called the "Little Rose" as her mother was upset that she cut her beautiful hair. Rose believed her hair was a symbol of vanity and wanted nothing to do with it. In turn, Rose's mother forced her to wear a headdress made of roses. Underneath Saint Rose would wear a crown of nails in emulation of Christ. Not only was Saint Rose exceptionally devout, she was also given visions of The Infant Christ, The Virgin Mother and several Angels. Her visions are described as the Mystical Marriage.
Amongst her Divine Visions, Rose was able to heal the sick and grow flowers out of season. Many people living near her believed she was a witch. Her family also condemned her and sent her away. Rose died at the age of 31 from a strange ailment that was never diagosed.

Memorial: August 23rd

Also Known as: St. Rose of Lima

Born: 1586, Lima, Peru

Died: August, 1670, Lima Peru

Beautified: April, 1668 by Pope Clement IX

Canonized: April, 1671 by Pope Clement X

Additional Patronages: Embroiderers, Gardeners and Florists

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Visionary: Recieved visions of the Holy Infant

Stigmatic: Severe and constant pains in her wrists, ankles and head

Mystic and Miracle Worker: Able to grow assorted flowers out of season

Life of a Saint: Dominican Tertiary

Remarkably devoted to her vow of Chastity

Sold her beautiful flowers and needlework to support her family and the poor

First Saint born in the Americas

Founder of Social Work in Lima

Saint Rita (Patron Against Lonliness)

Prayer of Saint Rita:

By the singular merits of thy childhood,
By thy perfect union with the Divine Will,
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life,
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband,
By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God,
By thy miraculous entrance into the covenant,
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings,
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of the Crucified Savior,
By the divine love which consumed thy heart,
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years,
By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse,
By the perfect example thou gavest to people of every state of life.
Pray for us, O holy St. Rita, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Also known as: St. Rita Cascia

 

Born: 1386, Italy

 

Died: May, 1457, Italy

 

Beautified: October 1627, Pope Urban VIII

 

Canonized: May, 1900

 

Additional Patronages: Against Lonliness, Infertility and Widows

 

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

 

Stigmatic of the Crown of Thorns: Suffered continuous bleeding head wounds throughout her life

Devoted to the Passion of Christ

 

Peacemaker: Prayed for the forgiveness of her sons when her husband was murdered

Prayed for, and achieved the peace of two warring factions in her town in Italy

 

Miracles: Her last wish on her deathbed, was to have a rose from her families' estate in the dead of winter. Upon this request, a care taker went to her families estate and found a single rose sprouted next to the house in the midst of a blizzard.

 

Life of a Saint: Unshakable devotion to prayer

Offered spiritual guidance to hundreds

Saint Theresa (Patron of Lung Ailments)

Patron Saint: Lung Ailments

Also Known as: Saint Theresa of Lisieux

Additional Patronages: Flower Growers, Missionaries, AIDS Sufferers, Loss of Parents and Aviators
"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy."

- Saint Therese of Lisieux

 

Prayer of St. Teresa (Novena to the Little Flower - Day 1):
O Heavenly Father, Who in Thine ineffable goodness didst place in the soul of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus the precious treasure of sanctifying grace, and didst grant her ever to keep it in the midst of earthly dangers, we pray Thee to grant to us for our part the happiness of never losing this inestimable gift whereby we become Thine adopted children, the brothers and sisters of Thy Son Jesus, the temples of the Holy Spirit and the heirs of Heaven.

Enable us, to this end, carefully to avoid mortal sin which would rob us of this grace more to be desired than all the wealth of the world, to fly the occasions of sin, and to resist temptation.

We implore these graces through the intercession of the one who was ever Thy faithful child and whose memory we venerate.

Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, who would have preferred to die rather than lose God's grace, vouchsafe to obtain for us all the help necessary to avoid the misfortune of committing mortal sin, incompatible with this divine grace. Obtain for us the favors we crave and implore through you powerful intercession. Amen.

Born: January, 1873, France

Died: September, 1897, France from Tuberculosis

Venerated: August, 1921 by Pope Benedict XV

Beautified: April, 1923 by Pope Pius XI

Canonized: May, 1925 by Pope Pius XI

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Miracles: A smile from the Virgin Mother of God cured her of disease at age 8
Several Holy See Confirmed Miracles while she was alive and at her grave site

Life of a Saint:

Named Doctor of the Church by Pope John Paul II

Writer of the Story of a Soul and The Little Way

Carmelite Nun by Age 15

Saint Priscilla (Patron Saint of Homemakers)

Saint Priscilla

Patron Saint: Homemakers

Also known as: Prisca

Born: Early first century

Died: Mid - late first century. Martyred in Rome

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Married to St. Aquila

Converted to Christianity during the time in Rome when it was illegal

Used her home as a church

Martyr

Biblical References:

Acts 18

Romans 16

Timothy 4

Corinthians 16

Fast Food Forward?

When I walk into a Mcdonalds, I'm usually greeted by a young man or woman learning the ropes about work. We all worked in fast food, bussed tables, or had entry level jobs which taught us work ethic and the value of the dollar.

None of us expected to get rich off these jobs. We were making minimum wage. We expected to move onto another job which would teach us and pay us more.

Entry level jobs aren't designed to become a career. There's alot of turnover, and a spot is almost always open for the next batch of high school students.

The problem we're facing now is that for some, the entry level job is becoming a career.

In comes the grassroots protest movement: Fastfood Forward.

Fastfood Forward is made up of around 200 fastfood employees. Their demands?

• $15 an hour
• Unionization
• Full Benefits

What's wrong with this picture?

The same people protesting could find themselves out of a job. If Mcdonalds had to pay someone $15 an hour, provide full benefits, and deal with a Union, theyre going to be extremely selective of who they hire. It will be a golden privilege to work at Mcdonalds.

The employees at this new Mcdonalds will most likely be qualified salespeople. Mcdonalds will have to generate significant revenue to pay these kinds of wages.

Competition will be fierce. Resumes will come from all over. People will move from one state to another to take advantage of Mcdonald's job opportunities.

Unemployment rates for high school kids will rise dramatically. It will be much harder for a high school kid to find a job, and competition will be fierce on that as well.

Prices will go up. A value meal won't be $7 - $8 dollars. It will be more like $15 - $16.

We're already re-thinking fast food because we're trying to eat healthier. We're not going to Mcdonalds if prices are too high.

There's already several politicians supporting the protests. I'm sure these protests are going to expand as time goes on. There will be unintended consequences for this, and we're all going to end up paying for it if this happens.

Falling off the Fiscal Cliff

John Stossel did a piece on the spending of the Federal Government. Below is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdgyJ6styW4

It's called the Money Hole. I'm shocked by how politicians spend our hard-earned money.

Some of these "grants" include:

• Testing how fast shrimp run on treadmills
• Massive Alpaca farming tax deductions
• Robots that fold laundry
• And many many more

Why are we paying for this stuff?

Government just loves to spend money. It's easy to spend other people's money, especially when you can print more when you've gone over budget.

Is this how we got to the Fiscal Cliff?

I wonder what would happen if we fell off the Fiscal Cliff. It will probably mean that the Government will be forced to spend a little less. That's it.

It's a good start. Anything is better than this deficit. No country is able to sustain this. Look at Greece!

Our children and grandchildren will be paying back our deficit many years from now. Maybe falling off the Fiscal Cliff is just what we need.

Romney Didn't Inspire Us

The Presidential election came and went in a New York minute. In less than an hour, both Republicans and Democrats were shocked. Everyone thought it was going to be so close. It wasn't.

Why?

Romney didn't inspire us. Plain and simple. It had nothing to do with demographics, the mandate on the Catholic Church, gay rights or even the economy. Romney just didn't inspire us.

Reagan inspired us. His ability to transcend party lines couldn't be quantified. George W Bush had a similar ability, albeit not nearly as special. We liked and trusted him. We gave him two terms.

Obama was the Reagan for the 2008 Democrat party. He inspired us. We gave him a term. He didn't however inspire us in 2012, but neither did Romney. Obama was the incumbent. He won because people didn't want to change. They were uninspired.

Now the Democrat party is trying to eliminate the Republican party. They want to reign Republicans in and turn them into the Democrat party. Democrats are saying that Republicans need to change their focus, and try to get votes from all the different demographics.

We aren't statistics. We're people. We aren't demographics. We're human beings. The Republicans don't need to change, or focus energies on attracting specific demographic blocks. We need a leader who inspires all of us.

Patrick
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Saint Patricia (Patron of Naples)

Also Known as: St. Patricia of Naples

Patron Saint: Naples

Memorial: August 25th

Born: Early - Mid 600s, Modern Turkey

Died: 665 in Naples, Italy

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Noblewoman who fled an arranged marriage to protect her virginity for God

Pilgrim

Nun of Rome

Miracles:

In the Monastery of Santa Patrizia in Naples, a vial of her blood can be found. Every few years the blood miraculously liquefies and then slowly returns to it's former state.

http://apostle.com/medals/silver-patron-saints/female/saint-patricia-figurine-medal-patron-of-naples

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

Saint Megan Pendant Medal

Patrick
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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

Saint Mary Magdalen Charm Medal

Patrick
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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

Saint Margaret Charm Medal

Patrick
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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

Saint Lucy Charm Medal

Patrick
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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

Saint Louise Charm Medal

Patrick
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga (Young Students)

Also Known as: Luigi Gonzaga and Luis De Gonzaga

Patron Saint: Roselli Del Turco family

Additional Patronages: Plague Victims and Catholic Youth

Memorial: June 21st

Born: March 9th 1568

Died: June 21st 1591

Beautified: 1605

Canonized: 1726

Order: Jesuits

Other Patron Saints associated with Saint Aloysius:

St. Charles Borromeo

Cardinal Robert Bellarmine

St. Maria Magdalena de Pazzi

Meaning of his Patron Image:

 

Skull meaning associated with his early passing

 

Rosary in devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Visionary

Miraculously survived the black plague after becoming infected.

Spent the remaining part of his life caring for those infected with the plague

Led an exceptionally pious and prayerful life, even though he was part of a very wealthy family.

Gave up his rights of inheritance, and instead vowed to Chastity, Poverty and Obedience

Blessed Saint Lidwina (Patron of Ethiopia)

The message that the Blessed Liduina Meneguzzi nowadays brings to the Church and to the world is that of hope and love. A kind of hope which redeems men both from their selfishness and from aberrant forms of violence. A kind of love which is an urge to solidarity, to sharing out and to service, following the example of Christ who came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life to save all of us.
- from the Decree on the Heroicness of the Virtues of Blessed Liduina by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Also Known as: Blessed Liduina Meneguzzi

Patron Saint: Ethiopia

Memorial: December 2nd

Born: September 12th 1901, Italy

Died: December, 1941 in Ethiopia

Venerated: June 25, 1996

Beautified: October 20th 2002 by Pope John Paul II

Canonized: Pending

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Exceptional piousness and dedication to prayer even as a young child
Became a Sister of the Congregation of St. Francis De Sales, where after several years of working as a nurse, she was allowed the oppurtunity for work as a missionary. She was sent to Ethiopia and worked as a Nurse. During World War II, the country was ravaged by bombings and soldiers. During this time there were many wounded and she carried countless men, women and children of all faiths through the streets to safety.
Largely responsible for Introducing Catholicism to Ethiopia.
Today, Much of her work and what she was able to accomplish is used as an educational model for missions given from the Vatican

Saint Lidwina Charm Medal

Patrick

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