Saint Luke

Patron of Artists, Bachelors, Bookbinders, Butchers, Doctors, Glassmakers, Glassworkers, Goldsmiths, Lacemakers, Notaries, Painters, Physicians, Sculptors, & Surgeons

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Notre Dame Du Cap

Notre Dame du Cap
We should also remember that, if there was a “miraculous cure”, it was God Who performed the miracle in honour of His Mother in order to invite us to go to Her, to pick up the Rosary and to pray to our Queen more fervently than ever.
(Annals, Nov. 1969.)

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Saint Jude

St. Jude, Patron Saint of the Impossible

St. Jude Thaddeus was one of the twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. Because he has the same name as the traitor, people were slow to ask his help. He didn’t mind being left in the shadows – and now is the special patron of all who feel [...]

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Saint Odilia

Patroness of Alsace, Eye Disease and Eye Problems
Memorial : December 13

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Saint Anne

Saint Anne, you are dear to our heart as the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus.
Your daughter grew up in the expectation of the Messiah’s coming,  and you helped her to respond generously to God’s call in her life.
You thus prepared her to accept becoming  the mother  of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Help [...]

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Saint Roch

 
“ I humbly beseech Thee, O Lord, that whosoever is attacked by the plague, or is in danger of being attacked thereby, shall implore my protection with faith, may be delivered from the sickness, or be preserved from this scourge.  I ask for this grace, not because of my own merits, but in the name [...]

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Saint Joseph

Sublime Patriarch St. Joseph, for your perfect obedience to God, have mercy on me.
For your holy life, full of grace and merit, hear my prayer.
For your most sweet name, help me.
For your most generous heart, assist me.
For your most holy tears, comfort me.
For your seven sorrows, have mercy on me.
For your seven joys, console me.
From [...]

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Solemnity of All Saints

 
” I am reminded of the biblical use of the term saint in the book of Acts. That it applies to each of us. All who are attempting to imitate the Christ in their lives merit the title of ’saint.’ Some do it more fully than others and are willing to let go of more [...]

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San Sebastian

Patron of archers, athletes, and soldiers, and is appealed to for protection against plagues.  

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Santa Clara

“Go in peace; you have followed the good way; go in confidence, because your Creator has sanctified you, has cared for you constantly, and has loved you with all the tenderness of a mother for her child. O God, blessed be you for having created me.”
- Santa Clara

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