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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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

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