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Every Student Should Know These Patron Saints

It’s that time of the year again. School supplies have been on sale for the past month. You’re now getting adjusted to your new daily routine. If you’re a college student, you begin to rent and/or purchase your textbooks for the upcoming semester. You look over the syllabus provided in your classes and begin your plan of attack. If you’re a parent, you begin to make sure your child has all the materials needed to begin the school year right.

For some people, this time of the year is their favorite. For others, the dread of returning to school is real. But, not to worry! There are a number of saints who’ve got your back and will help you survive the next academic year. Here are 7 saints all students should become acquainted with.

If you’re struggling to get through the semester or academic year

Bl. Pier Giorgio struggled with school throughout his life. He had to repeat an entire school year and had to really work at passing his courses. Since he knew his academic weaknesses, he made sure that he put as much effort into his studies as he could, even forgoing social outings with his friends. He died at the young age of 24, two exams short of his degree. If you find yourself struggling with your classes, Bl. Pier Giorgio is the guy for you!

If you dislike school and/or have to deal with bullies… St. Therese of Lisieux

If you have major test anxiety… St. Joseph of Cupertino

If writing isn’t your strong suit and you have a major essay or research paper due… St. Francis de Sales

If you’re on a deadline and/or doing homework and there’s a computer, printer, or internet glitch… St. Isidore of Seville

If “Procrastination” is your middle name… St. Expeditus

If you’re majoring in [insert major]… the patron saint for that career/field

Whatever obstacle you face this new academic year, remember that prayer will help you get through anything. Even if you choose not to invoke any of the saints mentioned above and opt to go straight to the Holy Spirit or Our Blessed Mother, know that “ask and ye shall receive.” Good luck with your studies!

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10 Saints Every Student Needs For Going Back to School

As the new academic year begins, I invite you to reflect on a few saints that can help enhance your educational experience and save you a lot of stress.

The new school year is quickly approaching, and for some, it has already begun. With every new academic year, there is always great anticipation. Students are eager to see old friends and share their memories of summer, and teachers are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to teach again.

But with all of this excitement, the challenges that come with school loom ahead. Homework, grading, and busy schedules are all imminently close.

Luckily for us, God provides us with heavenly friends to help us through these academic challenges: the saints!

The saints are one of God’s great gifts to humanity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says the saints "contemplate God, praise him, and constantly care for those whom they have left on earth. When they entered into the joy of their Master, they were 'put in charge of many things.' Their intercession is their most exalted service to God’s plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for us and for the whole world.”

We should constantly ask the saints for guidance and prayers because their prayers are perfect. As members of God’s Heavenly Kingdom, the saints are united to God and His will. Because of this, we should rely on their intercession in every aspect of our lives, including school. The witness of the saints can help us to deal with the struggles we face in academics, and their prayers can strengthen and encourage us during the difficult times of the year.

1) Saint Thomas Aquinas

Anyone associated with education, whether student or faculty, should know Saint Thomas Aquinas. He is arguably the most brilliant mind ever produced by the Church. Over the course of his life, Aquinas composed numerous works, most notably his Summa Theologica . Throughout all of his work, Aquinas demonstrates his desire to know the truth in all things.

The pursuit of truth is the ultimate goal of education. Learning the truth about the world and our human nature can help lead us to the One who is Truth itself, Jesus Christ. Aquinas helps us to center our study on the Truth, Who is Jesus, in every field of academics. Whether you are teaching a new lesson or studying a new subject, it is always wise to seek Saint Thomas’ intercession .

For additional information on the Angelic Doctor check out G.K. Chesterton’s book Saint Thomas Aquinas .

2) Saint John Berchmans

One of the great evils that pervades schools is gossip.

This is not something unique, but it is a challenge facing both students and faculty alike. Saint John Berchmans serves as an anti-gossip saint. Berchmans was a great student, but his most notable quality was his ability to say something nice about everyone. If Berchmans ever witnessed a fellow student getting reprimanded for an indiscretion, he promptly said something positive about him. This charitable practice served as a means of quelling any negative talk about his fellow students.

Gossip is harmful because it defaces the character of an individual. Every type of gossip starts with some kind of negative statement. Berchmans provides us with an antidote to this dreadful vice. He reminds us to have kind words for everyone, especially those who are troublemakers or more difficult to love.

3) Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Tests are one of the unfortunate realities of school. However, test-taking might be slightly less stressful if you get to know Saint Joseph of Cupertino. Joseph was poorly educated as a youth and he continued to struggle academically as he pursued a religious vocation with the Franciscans. Although he was not a scholar, Joseph tirelessly applied himself to his studies.

Yet his tremendous effort still bore little fruit. He continued to struggle academically, but he knew that God would provide if He wanted him to be a priest. When faced with his final examination that would determine if he was fit for priesthood, he asked the Lord to let him only be asked the questions for which he knew the answers. At this point, Joseph had only memorized one passage from the Gospel of Luke. The following day he was examined. He was only asked one question, and it was about the passage he had memorized from the Gospel of Luke. Joseph passed his exam and was ordained a priest.

It is no surprise that Saint Joseph of Cupertino is the patron saint of test takers. He’s a great saint to call upon throughout your academic career, especially when take tests in school. The next time you face an exam, try praying one of these prayers:

First Prayer

O Great Saint Joseph of Cupertino, who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favor in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return, I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

Through Christ our Lord.

Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Pray for us.

Second Prayer

O Saint Joseph of Cupertino, who by your prayer obtained from God to be asked at your examination, the only preposition you knew. Grant that I may like you succeed in the (here mention the name of Examination) examination.

In return, I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

O Saint Joseph of Cupertino, pray for me O Holy Ghost, enlighten me. Our Lady of Good Studies, pray for me. Sacred Head of Jesus, Seat of divine wisdom, enlighten me.

4-10) The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

I first ran across these seven saints when I was preparing for a road trip with some college friends to the Midwest. One night when we discussed our travel plans, I spotted a book on the saints resting on a nearby table. I picked up the book and randomly opened to the page about the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order. What caught my eye was that they were deemed the patron saints of “planning fun things with friends.” They naturally became our patrons for our road trip.

The Servite Order was founded by these seven holy men after they received a vision of Mary, the Mother of God on the feast of the Assumption. In order to discern the meaning of this vision, the seven men dedicated themselves to prayer. During their time of prayer, they received another vision of Mary in which she revealed her desire for them to found the Order of Servites. The men joyfully followed the promptings of Mary and established the Servite Order.

Planning is an essential element that pervades every school year. Teachers and students spend generous amounts of time planning events, projects, and other activities. All of these can be moments of grace and sanctification if we are open to the will of God. Through their holy witness, the Seven Holy Founders show us that we can sanctify all of our daily activities, even those that require us to participate in groups.

As the new school year begins, I hope you will ask these saints for their intercession. Whether you need assistance with academics, a friend, or a classmate, these saints can help you in your time of need. Do not be afraid to call upon them frequently as you begin this new school year.

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Saints for Studying

While some people talk about the end of the academic year as “winding down,” for me it is more like accelerating, as the papers and exams pile up, caffeine intake increases, and sleep is a luxury that I can barely afford. Perhaps this is why so many saints have a direct connection to education—to help us during this difficult time each semester and throughout the year. Here are some of my favorites who may be of assistance to help all of us students through this time of intense study.

My patron, St. Nicholas of Myra, is at the top of the list. He was the patron of sailors and travelers. Most of his relics were moved from Asia Minor to Bari in 1087, and a portion to Venice during the First Crusade. His was also the time when universities were just beginning, so the young men traveling to university towns invoked the intercession of St. Nicholas for protection on the journey and later for their studies. By the thirteenth century, he was the patron of the University of Paris, one of the earliest and premier universities in Europe.

St. Albert the Great was a distinguished professor, bishop, and scholar who founded the oldest university in modern-day Germany in Cologne and wrote extensively on philosophy, theology, and the natural sciences. He was the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas.

In 1265, St. Thomas was assigned to Rome to organize a school of Dominicans. This school was for the best Dominican students in the Roman Province (a few of whom may subsequently have been sent to study in Paris or Bologna).To instruct them more effectively, St. Thomas adapted his method for these beginners, and the result was the Summa Theologiae . It is a comprehensive work but in a simplified format for that time. The purpose was to instruct future preachers and confessors, not primarily to engage in academic debate.

St. Charles Borromeo was appointed Archbishop of Milan in the mid-sixteenth century, about fifty years after the Reformation. One of his great reforms was to educate the clergy by establishing colleges and seminaries. He cared for the laity as well, laying the groundwork for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) within the diocese. At the end of the sixteenth century, St. Joseph Calasanz (Calasanctius) joined the CCD in Spain and opened those schools for free to the children of the poor.

We also have many great patrons among the American saints and blesseds, over half of whom were involved in education. Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton is considered the founder of the Catholic school system in the United States based on her work in Maryland, which included opening the first free Catholic school in the country. In the diocese of Philadelphia, St. John Neumann built the Catholic school network from two schools to over 100. For St. Katharine Drexel, Mother Théodore Guérin, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, and St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, building schools and educating the youth were an essential part of their missionary work.

As exams conclude most classes, it is fitting that we give the place of honor to St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron of exams (especially the most difficult ones). St. Joseph was a simple and holy man of prayer who really struggled with studies. He passed the exams for ordination because at the examination, through the grace of God, he was asked the one question that he knew!

All you holy men and women of God, teachers of the faithful, pray for us.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Dominicana and is republished here with kind permission.

By Br. Nicholas Schneider, O.P.

Br. Nicholas Schneider, O.P. was born and raised in Vermont. He spent his final semester of high school studying in Russia, and went on to earn a BA in History and Russian at Youngstown State University (OH) and an MA in Russian History at Georgetown University. He served as Director/Assistant Dean for Admissions at Georgetown University School of Medicine for five years prior to entering the Dominicans.

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For many students, there are times when motivation is hard and studying is full of stress . The Church has recognized certain people as saints, stating with confidence that they are in Heaven and able to intercede on our behalf before God. And there are many saints who are perfect for students to turn to.

Today we share this great infographic from HolyArt.com , introducing you to five Patron Saints of students, in order that you can get to know them and ask for their help and intercession.

If you’re a student, we hope that this will help you, and if you’re not, don’t forget to share with any stressed-out students you may know!

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Most of us college students find ourselves drowning in all our responsibilities. Between class, studying, work, stressing over our less than stable financial situations and trying to manage a social life while getting enough sleep at night, we have a lot on our plate. The stress of college can be overwhelming and we can often use an extra hand, spiritually. It’s easy enough to remember to call on our earthly family (friends, roommates, family, etc.) for prayer, but it can be easy to forget to ask the same from Christians in heaven who have already had their sanctification completed.

Below is a list of saints that every Catholic college student should keep handy. They are ready to flex their spiritual muscles for you and come to your aid!

1. Technology, Computers, and the Internet - St. Isidore of Seville

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25 beatles lyrics: your go-to guide for every situation, the best lines from the fab four.

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

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All you need is love, love is all you need

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Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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Blackbird- The White Album, 1968

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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America's favorite son? And feel what it's like to be in a MTV Movie Award nominated film? Sign me up.

5. Wear a mask and pretend to be a floating head.

Just another way to spook your friends in case you wanted to.

6. Hold objects so they'll "float."

"Oh no! A floating jar of peanut butter."

7. Win every game of hide-and-seek.

Just stand out in the open and you'll win.

8. Eat some food as people will watch it disappear.

Even everyday activities can be funny.

9. Go around pantsing your friends.

Even pranks can be done; not everything can be good.

10. Not have perfect attendance.

You'll say here, but they won't see you...

11. Avoid anyone you don't want to see.

Whether it's an ex or someone you hate, just use your invisibility to slip out of the situation.

12. Avoid responsibilities.

Chores? Invisible. People asking about social life? Invisible. Family being rude? Boom, invisible.

13. Be an expert on ding-dong-ditch.

Never get caught and have the adrenaline rush? I'm down.

14. Brag about being invisible.

Be the envy of the town.

But don't, I repeat, don't go in a locker room. Don't be a pervert with your power. No one likes a Peeping Tom.

Good luck, folks.

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned..

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

1. The importance of traditions.

Sometimes traditions seem like a silly thing, but the fact of it is that it's part of who you are. You grew up this way and, more than likely, so did your parents. It is something that is part of your family history and that is more important than anything.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

No matter how many times they get on your nerves or make you mad, they are the ones who will always be there and you should never take that for granted.

3. How to give back.

When tragedy strikes in a small town, everyone feels obligated to help out because, whether directly or indirectly, it affects you too. It is easy in a bigger city to be able to disconnect from certain problems. But in a small town those problems affect everyone.

4. What the word "community" really means.

Along the same lines as #3, everyone is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand when you need one in a small town and to me that is the true meaning of community. It's working together to build a better atmosphere, being there to raise each other up, build each other up, and pick each other up when someone is in need. A small town community is full of endless support whether it be after a tragedy or at a hometown sports game. Everyone shows up to show their support.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

People say this to others all the time, but it takes on a whole new meaning in a small town. It is true that life is about the journey, but when you're from a small town, you know it's about the journey because the journey probably takes longer than you spend at the destination. Everything is so far away that it is totally normal to spend a couple hours in the car on your way to some form of entertainment. And most of the time, you're gonna have as many, if not more, memories and laughs on the journey than at the destination.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

Word travels fast in a small town, so don't think you're gonna get away with anything. In fact, your parents probably know what you did before you even have a chance to get home and tell them. And forget about being scared of what your teacher, principle, or other authority figure is going to do, you're more afraid of what your parents are gonna do when you get home.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

Everyone deserves a chance. Most people don't have ill-intentions and you can't live your life guarding against every one else just because a few people in your life have betrayed your trust.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

While small towns are not always extremely diverse, they do contain people with a lot of different stories, struggle, and backgrounds. In a small town, it is pretty hard to exclude anyone because of who they are or what they come from because there aren't many people to choose from. A small town teaches you that just because someone isn't the same as you, doesn't mean you can't be great friends.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

In a small town, you learn that it's okay to be who you are and do your own thing. You learn that confidence isn't how beautiful you are or how much money you have, it's who you are on the inside.

10. How to work for what I want.

Nothing comes easy in life. They always say "gardens don't grow overnight" and if you're from a small town you know this both figuratively and literally. You certainly know gardens don't grow overnight because you've worked in a garden or two. But you also know that to get to the place you want to be in life it takes work and effort. It doesn't just happen because you want it to.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

If you're from a small town, you know that you will probably only meet a handful of people in your life who ACTUALLY know where your town is. And forget about the people who accidentally enter into your town because of google maps. You've gotten really good at giving them directions right back to the interstate.

12. How to be humble.

My small town has definitely taught me how to be humble. It isn't always about you, and anyone who grows up in a small town knows that. Everyone gets their moment in the spotlight, and since there's so few of us, we're probably best friends with everyone so we are as excited when they get their moment of fame as we are when we get ours.

13. To be well-rounded.

Going to a small town high school definitely made me well-rounded. There isn't enough kids in the school to fill up all the clubs and sports teams individually so be ready to be a part of them all.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

In a small town, good luck holding a grudge. In a bigger city you can just avoid a person you don't like or who you've had problems with. But not in a small town. You better resolve the issue fast because you're bound to see them at least 5 times a week.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

One of my favorite things about growing up in a rural area was being able to go outside and go exploring and not have to worry about being in danger. There is nothing more exciting then finding a new place somewhere in town or in the woods and just spending time there enjoying the natural beauty around you.

16. To be prepared for anything.

You never know what may happen. If you get a flat tire, you better know how to change it yourself because you never know if you will be able to get ahold of someone else to come fix it. Mechanics might be too busy , or more than likely you won't even have enough cell service to call one.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

It's okay to ask for help. One thing I realized when I moved away from my town for college, was how much my town has taught me that I could ask for help is I needed it. I got into a couple situations outside of my town where I couldn't find anyone to help me and found myself thinking, if I was in my town there would be tons of people ready to help me. And even though I couldn't find anyone to help, you better believe I wasn't afraid to ask.

18. How to be creative.

When you're at least an hour away from normal forms of entertainment such as movie theaters and malls, you learn to get real creative in entertaining yourself. Whether it be a night looking at the stars in the bed of a pickup truck or having a movie marathon in a blanket fort at home, you know how to make your own good time.

19. To brush off gossip.

It's all about knowing the person you are and not letting others influence your opinion of yourself. In small towns, there is plenty of gossip. But as long as you know who you really are, it will always blow over.

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you..

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

You have taught me that you don't always have to strong. You are allowed to break down as long as you pick yourself back up and keep moving forward. When life had you at your worst moments, you allowed your friends to be there for you and to help you. You let them in and they helped pick you up. Even in your darkest hour you showed so much strength. I know that you don't believe in yourself as much as you should but you are unbelievably strong and capable of anything you set your mind to.

Your passion to make a difference in the world is unbelievable. You put your heart and soul into your endeavors and surpass any personal goal you could have set. Watching you do what you love and watching you make a difference in the lives of others is an incredible experience. The way your face lights up when you finally realize what you have accomplished is breathtaking and I hope that one day I can have just as much passion you have.

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The love you have for your family is outstanding. Watching you interact with loved ones just makes me smile . You are so comfortable and you are yourself. I see the way you smile when you are around family and I wish I could see you smile like this everyday. You love with all your heart and this quality is something I wished I possessed.

You inspire me to be the best version of myself. I look up to you. I feel that more people should strive to have the strength and passion that you exemplify in everyday life.You may be stubborn at points but when you really need help you let others in, which shows strength in itself. I have never been more proud to know someone and to call someone my role model. You have taught me so many things and I want to thank you. Thank you for inspiring me in life. Thank you for making me want to be a better person.

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life..

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Don't freak out

This is a rule you should continue to follow no matter what you do in life, but is especially helpful in this situation.

Email the professor

Around this time, professors are getting flooded with requests from students wanting to get into full classes. This doesn't mean you shouldn't burden them with your email; it means they are expecting interested students to email them. Send a short, concise message telling them that you are interested in the class and ask if there would be any chance for you to get in.

Attend the first class

Often, the advice professors will give you when they reply to your email is to attend the first class. The first class isn't the most important class in terms of what will be taught. However, attending the first class means you are serious about taking the course and aren't going to give up on it.

Keep attending class

Every student is in the same position as you are. They registered for more classes than they want to take and are "shopping." For the first couple of weeks, you can drop or add classes as you please, which means that classes that were once full will have spaces. If you keep attending class and keep up with assignments, odds are that you will have priority. Professors give preference to people who need the class for a major and then from higher to lower class year (senior to freshman).

Have a backup plan

For two weeks, or until I find out whether I get into my waitlisted class, I will be attending more than the usual number of classes. This is so that if I don't get into my waitlisted class, I won't have a credit shortage and I won't have to fall back in my backup class. Chances are that enough people will drop the class, especially if it is very difficult like computer science, and you will have a chance. In popular classes like art and psychology, odds are you probably won't get in, so prepare for that.

Remember that everything works out at the end

Life is full of surprises. So what if you didn't get into the class you wanted? Your life obviously has something else in store for you. It's your job to make sure you make the best out of what you have.

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Patron saints for students

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One popular saintly friend is Blessed Carlos Acutis, the first Millennial on the path to sainthood. Born in London and raised in Milan, Acutis was tech savvy, defended bullied kids, loved soccer, avidly played video games and was devoted to his Catholic faith.

One of his best-known projects was designing a webpage listing eucharistic miracles around the world. He was beatified in 2020 by Pope Francis. He was 15-years-old when he died of Leukemia in 2006.

Another who tops the list is St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of students and universities. A well-known theologian and doctor of the church, he is also called the “angelic doctor” because of his purity of heart and voluminous writings about angels. He is also the patron saint of pencil makers.

Students braving their early years of school have a good friend in St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Catechizing poor children by the time he was 11-years-old, St. Aloysius is the patron saint of young students.

Likewise, if students are new to a school or are looking to make friends, they can call upon St. John the Apostle, the patron saint of friendship. St. John the Apostle was the one to whom Jesus entrusted the Blessed Mother as they stood at the foot of his cross at Jesus’ crucifixion.

Students looking to join the debate team can ask for St. Catherine of Alexandria’s intercession. Tradition states she was born in 287 to a noble family and was an avid scholar. She denounced Emperor Maxentius when he persecuted Christians.

He, in turn, demanded that she defend the faith by debating with 50 orators and philosophers. Her words inspired several pagans to convert to Christianity.

Infuriated, the emperor sentenced her to a tortuous death by a breaking wheel. It is said when she touched the wheel, it shattered. The emperor then had her beheaded. She is the patron saint of students, teachers and librarians.

Students needing inspiration to get a paper or project done can call on St. Expeditus, the patron saint of procrastinators. According to tradition, when St. Expeditus decided that he wanted to convert to Christianity, the devil appeared to him in the form of a crow and asked him to “put it off until tomorrow.”

St. Expeditus refused and said he would become a Christian that day. He is depicted in a Roman Centurion outfit holding a palm leaf in his left hand and raising a cross in his right hand. His left foot is stepping on a crow. He was martyred for his faith.

When struck with a case of writer’s block, count on St. Frances de Sales, the patron saint of writing and writing students, to clear the path. He wrote many pamphlets and carried on vast correspondences with the faithful. He had a gentle demeanor in speaking and with the pen, winning many over with his axiom, “A teaspoon of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.”

Those who are nervous about an upcoming exam can take a deep breath and call on St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron saint of test takers. St. Joseph had a hard time with his studies while in a Franciscan seminary but the Holy Spirit provided him the “right answers” when quizzed to finish seminary.

Those who need help in science class or help with an experiment in the chemistry lab can partner up with St. Albert the Great, patron saint of science students. A doctor of the church, St. Albert’s boundless interests prompted him to write a compendium of all knowledge: natural science, logic, rhetoric, mathematics, astronomy, ethics, economics, politics and metaphysics. St. Thomas Aquinas was one of his most famous students.

There’s also a patron saint of many students’ favorite resources: technology. St. Isidore of Seville was a prolific writer and diligent in governing the church. Crowds came from all over to listen to him when he offered his final works of mercy. For this reason, he is the patron saint of technology, computers and the internet.

So good luck students! Say a prayer and look to your heavenly friends to point the way to a year filled with achievements as well as happiness and holiness.

Patron Saints: Who They Are and How to Choose One

What is a patron saint.

So, let’s start with the basics: What is a patron saint? A patron saint is a heavenly friend—someone who’s already in heaven and who has lived a life of heroic virtue. They are not gods or goddesses; they’re regular people who lived lives of extraordinary faith. Patron saints serve as role models for us. They guide us in our faith journey and, believe it or not, they pray for us. The Bible says that we are surrounded by “so great a cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), and these witnesses are the saints.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) makes it clear that these heavenly folks are not just sitting up there watching us struggle. It says: “Their intercession is their most exalted service to God’s plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for us and for the whole world” (CCC 2683).

Why Do We Need Patron Saints?

You might wonder why you need a patron saint when you can go directly to Jesus or Mary with your prayers. Well, you can and should keep praying to them, but patron saints add a personal touch. Just like you’d ask your friend to pray for you when you’re going through tough times, you can ask a patron saint to do the same.

The Bible tells us that “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16). Now, imagine someone who is already in heaven, completely united with God, praying for you! That’s some powerful intercession!

Types of Patron Saints

For individuals.

Every baptized Catholic gets a saint’s name at Baptism. That saint automatically becomes a kind of patron saint for you. So, if your name is Patrick, St. Patrick is your guy.

For Professions and Places

Some patron saints look out for particular groups of people or places. St. Joseph, for example, is the patron saint of workers. If you’re in the medical field, you might look to St. Luke, a physician in his earthly life. Countries, cities, and even schools often have patron saints too.

For Special Needs and Causes

These are saints you can go to for very specific things. Need help finding lost things? St. Anthony’s your man. Struggling with exams? Call on St. Joseph of Cupertino, the patron saint of test-takers.

How to Choose a Patron Saint

Choosing a patron saint is a personal journey. Here are some tips to make the selection a meaningful one.

Look for a Connection

Look for a saint who shares your interests, struggles, or life circumstances. If you love animals, maybe St. Francis of Assisi would be a good fit. If you’re a writer, consider St. John the Evangelist.

Research Their Lives

Reading up on saints can be inspiring. Books, articles, and even movies can give you a good idea about their lives.

Pray About It

Once you’ve found a saint or two that you feel connected to, pray about it. Ask God to guide you in your choice. The Catechism reminds us that prayer is a “vital and personal relationship with the living and true God” (CCC 2558). Let that relationship guide you.

Confirm with a Priest or Spiritual Advisor

Sometimes, it’s helpful to get a second opinion. A priest or spiritual advisor can offer additional insights that you might not have considered.

How to Foster a Relationship with Your Patron Saint

Learn their feast day.

Every saint has a feast day, a special day in the Church calendar dedicated to them. On this day, take some extra time to pray and maybe attend Mass.

Keep a Devotional Item

Many Catholics keep a small statue, icon, or medal of their patron saint. These aren’t magical objects but reminders to pray and seek the saint’s intercession.

Incorporate Them in Your Daily Life

Make it a point to regularly ask for your patron saint’s prayers. You can add this to your morning or evening prayers.

Learn Their Prayers

Many saints have specific prayers associated with them. These prayers often reflect the virtues or qualities that the saint was known for. Learning these prayers can help you deepen your connection with your patron saint.

The Bigger Picture

Patron saints are not a Catholic gimmick. They’re an integral part of the Church’s teaching on the “communion of saints,” a fellowship that includes the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory, and the faithful on earth. The Catechism says that in this communion, “a perennial link of charity exists between the faithful who have already reached their heavenly home, those who are expiating their sins in purgatory and those who are still pilgrims on earth” (CCC 1475).

So, choosing a patron saint is not just about finding a holy BFF. It’s about recognizing that we are part of a much larger family—a family that’s rooting for us from heaven, purgatory, and right here on earth. And in this family, our patron saints hold a special place as our mentors, guides, and heavenly friends.

Choosing a patron saint adds a layer of richness to your spiritual life that you might not have even known was missing. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your relationship with God, a patron saint can be a wonderful companion on your journey.

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Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Newark

Three Catholic saints to help students pray in times of stress

As students across the U.S. are now preparing to take standardized tests and exams, experts say feeling stressed or overwhelmed is par for the course.

Students take over 100 million tests annually in the U.S., but teachers and parents report that high-stakes tests lead to higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of confidence among students as young as elementary school, according to Edutopia .

In the Archdiocese of Newark, students in 2nd through 8th grades take the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth assessments. MAP Growth is a national assessment, which measures student achievement and growth in math, reading, language usage, and science. MAP is an online assessment that is aligned with the Common Core standards, according to the NWEA website .

Many healthcare professionals recommend practicing mindful prayer and meditation, especially during times of high stress or adversity. The practice can have a beneficial impact on mental and physical well-being. According to Psych Today , those who regularly engage in prayer are better able to cope with stress, they heal faster from illnesses, and they experience increased benefits to their general health and well-being.

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Saint Joseph of Cupertino

For those who struggle with studying, experience learning differences, or have a learning disability, pray for the intercession of Saint Joseph of Cupertino.

Saint Joseph of Cupertino was born in 1603 in Cupertino, a small town in southeast Italy. Saint Joseph Cupertino was described as a problematic child. He had a strained relationship with his mother, who treated him harshly. He did not do well in school; he was a slow learner and was easily distracted.

In Saint Joseph Cupertino's early life, he attempted to learn the shoemaking trade but failed. He tried to join the Order of Franciscans, but they rejected him. He joined the Capuchin monks, but they sent him away after eight months.

When he returned home, his mother arranged for him to be accepted as a servant at a Franciscan monastery. At this point in his life, Joseph began to change. He intensely devoted himself to God and began practicing humility, penance, and prayer.

Joseph showed such devotion to God that he was eventually allowed to study with the Franciscans to become a priest. Although his devotion to God was great, Saint Joseph Cupertino still struggled with academics. He impressed the friars with the devotion and simplicity of his life that he was admitted to their Order, destined to become a priest in 1625. After he was ordained, Saint Joseph Cupertino became renowned for his miracles. He was witnessed levitating over 70 times while performing Mass in front of crowds and speaking in tongues. He became so famous that he was eventually sequestered. He is known as the patron saint of mental handicaps, test taking, and students.

His feast day is Sept. 18.

Saint Dymphna

For healing of stress, anxiety, and mental-health afflictions, pray for the intercession of Saint Dymphna.

Saint Dymphna, a beautiful, young Irish princess from the 7th century, is known as the patron saint of those with nervous and emotional disorders. Dymphna lived a short but pious life and died a martyr for her faith and freedom.

Dymphna was born into a noble family. Her mother was a devout Christian, and her father was a pagan nobleman. At the age of 14, Dymphna consecrated herself to Jesus Christ and took a vow of chastity in His name.

Shortly afterward, her mother tragically died and her father went mad with grief. Unable to find a suitable wife in any other woman, Dymphna’s father soon began to lust after his daughter, who resembled her beautiful mother and sought to marry her. Upon finding out her father's plan Dymphna fled Ireland with her confessor, a priest named Gerebran, and sailed to Belgium.

However, her father tracked her down and attempted to force her to return to Ireland to marry him. When she refused to accompany him, Dymphna’s father beheaded her and Gerebran. She was buried in Belgium in the small town of Gheel. There have been many reports of Saint Dymphna miraculously curing the mental, emotional, and neurological afflictions of pilgrims to her burial site.

Saint Dymphna was canonized in 1247 and named the patron saint of stress, anxiety, and mental health. Her patronage also extends to runaways and victims of incest and sexual assault.

Her feast day is May 15.

Saint Sebastian

For strength, courage, and fortitude, pray for the intercession of Saint Sebastian.

Sebastian was a Roman soldier during the third century when being a Christian was illegal. The Roman Emperor, Diocletian, persecuted Christians for their beliefs and had many tortured and killed. Despite the threat of execution, Saint Sebastian joined the Roman Army to function as a spy to protect his people.

The Roman Emperor Diocletian discovered Saint Sebastian when he performed a miracle that healed the wife of a fellow soldier from a speech impediment. This miracle led to conversions of faith by many. The emperor then ordered his execution. Saint Sebastian was stripped, tied to a tree, and shot at by multiple arrows that pierced his body. Still, he endured and survived this attack.

He tried to convert Diocletian to Christianity, bravely demonstrating the perseverance of a Christian martyr. He was beaten to death by Roman soldiers, but the memory of his strength and endurance lives on in martyrdom.

His feast day is Jan. 20.

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Finding your patron saint (or being found)

Oct 21, 2015 1:30:39 PM | by Kate Towne

What a sweet and wholesome desire! And a worry so easily remedied, in my mind.

Our first patron saints are, of course, our name saints, if we’re given saints’ names. In the old days, according to Canon Law, if a baby’s first or middle name wasn’t a saint’s name, the priest would bestow one at baptism. I’ve read some funny stories about priests’ choices! But the Code of Canon Law changed in 1983, and the new naming requirements are not so strict. Canon 855 states that, “Parents, sponsors, and the pastor are to take care that a name foreign to Christian sensibility is not given.” That’s it. Basically, most names are totally fine.

So even Catholic babies don’t always have a patron saint these days, which isn’t the end of the world (otherwise Mother Church would have retained the requirement of a saint’s name), though I do love St. John Chrysostom’s perspective:

“ So let the name of the saints enter our homes through the naming of our children, to train not only the child but the father, when he reflects that he is the father of John or Elijah or James … Do not because it is a small thing regard it as small; its purpose is to succour us. ” ( source )

Fortunately, many many names either are saints’ names or can be connected to a saint somehow—choosing saint-less names is harder than it may seem! But if a person truly has such a name (in both the first and middle name spots), and hasn’t had the opportunity to choose a Confirmation name, there are several other ways of determining a patron saint:

Birthday’s feast day

Every day of the year is the feast of at least one saint, often more than one (see here ). I personally have always felt more connected to my birthday saint (St. Rose of Lima) than to my name saint (my given name is Katherine, chosen because it’s a saint’s name, and I do love all the ones I know about, but I've never felt connected to any of them). If, as many people say, you don’t choose your patron saint—rather, he or she chooses you—then looking to the feast day of the day you were born is a pretty great method of finding your patron.

Interests, talents, hobbies, job, vocation, heritage

God made each of us with interests and talents that reveal themselves in and point us toward hobbies and jobs, and indeed our lives’ vocations, and there’s a patron saint for every one of those details. Many of us feel a particular attachment to our cultural heritage—there’s a patron saint for every country and diocese, and many cities. Even particular sicknesses and struggles have their own patron saints—those who suffer might find those saints to seem closer to them than any other.

Name meanings

One of the name books on my shelf is Dictionary of Patron Saints' Names by Fr. Thomas Sheehan, in which he attempted to list many (most?) of the names in use in the English language that he could think of and say who would be the patron saint for each name, based on things like meaning, sound, attributes that kind of thing—a way of backfitting into a patron saint. And the web sites Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources and Behind the Name are the most trustworthy sites I know of for name meanings, etymology, etc., and Behind the Name allows you to search for names with the same meaning, so that's another way to go—if you knew could find names with the same meaning as yours.

Patron saint generator

Finally, perhaps the epitome of the “your patron saint chooses you” idea (other than the saint whose feast falls on your birthday) is a patron saint generator. Some parishes do such a thing around New Year’s, where you're able to blindly pick a folded piece of paper with a saint’s name on it from a basket. There’s also the online tool Saint’s Name Generator .

All these are perfectly valid ways of choosing a patron saint (or allowing a patron saint to choose you), as there are no requirements to make such a thing “official.” You can also see how easy it is for one person to have many patron saints—for example, one’s first name, one’s middle name, one’s Confirmation name, a saint connected to hobbies/job/vocation, and I’ve seen people choose patron saints for their families and work and ministries, for each new year, and for different seasons of life. The more the merrier! What a blessing and help it is to have so many heavenly friends in your corner.

Do you consider your patron saint to be your name saint? If not, how did you choose your patron? Do you feel drawn to more than one saint?

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Selecting a Patron Saint for Your Classroom

by Jared Dees

Picking a patron saint for your classroom can be a great way to engage students in learning and praying with the saints. There are official patron saints of many things including churches, schools, hospitals, countries, occupations, illnesses, and causes. Sometimes the Church officially designates patronages and sometimes individuals and groups select a patron saint for their own special interest.

This year, invite your students into a discussion about a patron saint they would like to select as a group for their classroom and their year in religious education.

Selecting a Classroom Patron Saint

First, consider choosing the patron saint of your parish. Often we take for granted that our parish has a special connection to an actual saint who intercedes for us and our community every day. It might be beneficial to focus on that saint this year.

Or you might consider selecting a saint based on the topics you teach this year. Is your curriculum focused on the Old or New Testament? Select a patron saint like St. Jerome, St. Paul, or one of the Four Evangelists. Are you teaching about the history of the Church? Select a saint from the time period you focus on the most or pick the patron saint of historians, St. Bede the Venerable. Do some research on your own to find other saints who are relevant to subjects on which your grade will focus this year.

Or, as a catechist with a clear vision of what you want your students to learn and be able to do this year, you might select a saint yourself based on this vision. If you have a particular Marian devotion that you want your students to share, then pick the Virgin Mary or a saint with a special Marian devotion, like St. Louis de Montefort or Blessed John Paul II. Just be sure to get your students to share your interest and excitement about learning and praying to this saint.

Remembering Your Patron Saint

Once you select a patron saint for your classroom, it will be important to think of ways you can remind your students of this saint and pray for his or her intercession. Try one of these ways to incorporate your patron saint into each class meeting this year:

* Have students write research papers. As one of their earliest projects this year, have students write research papers about the saint using books in your parish library or online resources. You might even supply some short articles that students can read as a class and summarize in a research project or presentation.

* Share brief facts or stories about your patron saint. Do your own research about the patron saint of your class and make a list of short facts or stories about the person. Then share one of these facts or stories with the students each time you meet. Make a long list so you have many facts and stories to choose from throughout the year.

* Recite prayers attributed to your saint. Look for prayers written by or attributed to your patron saint and make a plan to pray one or more of them together as a class throughout the year.

* Have students write their own short prayers based on what they know about the saint. These prayers can be prayers of intercession or prayers to God the Father that mention the saint as a model.

One of the best parts about this activity is that you can begin at any time throughout the year. As an alternative, you might even invite your students to pick their own personal patron saints to pray to this year.

All you holy men and women, pray for us!

Jared Dees is the creator of The Religion Teacher (thereligionteacher.com), a website that offers practical resources and teaching strategies for religious educators. He is also the author of the book 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator (Ave Maria Press, 2013).

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Patron Saints: Lists of Catholic Patron Saints, Who They Are and Why They Matter

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Patron Saints: Table of Contents:

What are patron saints?
Patron saints of countries
Patron saints causes and devotions
Hallow and the saints
Common questions about patron saints

Saints hold a special place in the body of the Catholic Church and are especially prominent in its prayer life.

The USCCB describes saints as people in heaven “who lived heroically virtuous lives, offered their life for others, or were martyred for the faith, and who are worthy of imitation.”

Reflecting on the connection between prayer and the communion of saints, Pope Francis said , “When we pray, we never do so alone: even if we do not think about it, we are immersed in a majestic river of invocations that precedes us and proceeds after us.”

Sometimes, people, churches, and organizations share a special connection to a saint. This refers to the concept of patronage, and a certain saint being known as “the patron saint of” a particular group.

What Are Patron Saints?

Patron saints are members of the communion of saints who certain groups look to for special intercession.

History and tradition often dictate patron saints, but individuals and groups also can choose a patron saint.

This commonly occurs during Confirmation, when those being confirmed (the “confirmandi”) choose a saint’s name as part of the process for this important sacrament.

Organizations often choose saints that align with their mission or those they feel a special connection to.

For example, Catholic University’s Institute for Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE) chose patron saints connected to education.

It explains that it seeks “patronage and prayers of the great educator saints who have gone before us. ITCE looks in a special way to six patron saints who exemplify our guiding principles”:

St. Augustine of Hippo
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Elizabeth Ann Seon
St. Edith Stein
St. John Paul II

Hallow’s patron saint is St. Teresa of Avila .

Patron Saints of Countries

The early 20th-century work “ The Catholic Encyclopedia ” explains that the term “patron” may be applied to a church, a district, a country, or a corporation.

While church patrons are usually self-evident in their name, countries also have patron saints (sometimes more than one!) that might be less widely known–perhaps because they can shift over time.

Here are popular patron saints associated with different countries around the world:

Australia : St. Mary MacKillop
Brazil – Mary as Our Lady of Aparecida
China – St. Joseph
Colombia – Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
England – St. George
India – St. Thomas (who died in India)
Ireland – St. Patrick
Mexico – Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nigeria – St. Patrick
Norway – St. Olaf
Poland – Mary as Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland
Scotland – St. Andrew
Spain – St. James
United States – Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Smaller regions can have specific patron saints as well. St. Junipero Serra is the patron saint of the state of California. At the same time, St. Vibiana is considered the patron saint of Los Angeles and St. Francis of Assisi the patron saint of San Francisco.

List of Patron Saints and their Causes/Devotions

Groups of people united in specific causes also identify with patron saints, though they are usually not officially recognized by the Church in the same way that the Church recognizes the patronage of a country or church building.

Still, these saints are important to these groups and often play a crucial role in the faith life of their members.

Alcoholics – Venerable Matt Talbot (Not a saint but considered patron of those struggling with alcohol abuse)
Animals – St. Francis of Assisi
Children – St. Nicholas
Computer programmers – Bl. Carlo Acutis
Fertility and Pregnancy – St. Gianna
Healing – St. Raphael
Jobs – St. Cajetan (patron of job-seekers/unemployed)
Lost Causes – St. Jude (pray the St. Jude Novena )
Nurses – St. Camillus (patron of all those in healthcare)
Police Officer – St. Michael the Archangel
Poor – St. Vincent de Paul (known as “ charity’s saint ”)
Protection – St. Michael the Archangel (pray the St. Michael Chaplet )
Soldiers – St. Michael the Archangel
Students – St. Thomas Aquinas
Travelers – St. Christopher
Workers – St. Joseph the Worker

There can be patrons for even more specific causes and devotions. For example, while St. Raphael is considered the patron saint of healing, one might ask for the intercession of St. Bernardine of Siena, patron saint of respiratory illnesses , if dealing with a condition specific to the lungs.

Similarly, while St. Thomas Aquinas is the patron saint of students, someone struggling to promptly complete homework assignments might look to St. Expeditus , patron saint of procrastinators.

Catholics never pray to saints. Rather, saints are venerated and Catholics ask for their intercession. Catholics ask saints to pray to God. Their example of boldly living their faith can inspire us and lead us closer to God.

All Saints Day recognizes all the holy men and women saints in heaven.

Hallow and the Saints

The Hallow app has an entire Daily Saint section dedicated to sharing the story of one saint each day, to inspire your own prayer life and journey toward holiness.

Our Saints in 7 Days Series dives deeper into the lives of prominent saints, exploring their journey to sainthood how it’s relevant to our own lives.

Learn about saints by downloading the Hallow app today.

Frequently Asked Questions about Patron Saints

There are many! Many saints are patrons of different places or groups. St. Mary and St. Joseph are among the most popular patron saints.

Adding up patron saints of continents, countries, states and cities, the list would easily approach one thousand different patron saints. Throw in patron saints of organizations and causes, and there are even more.

Because many patron saints of different causes are not official titles, there’s no official, comprehensive list of all saints and their patronages.

Patron saints are “assigned by a venerable tradition, or chosen by election as a special intercessor with God.”

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7 saints you can call on for help

It’s a frantic weekday morning. We’re racing around the house, trying to get the children out the door so they won’t be late for school. The bus will be pulling up any minute. Suddenly one of them yells, “Where’s my jacket?”

It’s not on the hook. It’s not in the coat closet. It’s not hanging on the back of one of the dining room chairs. It’s too chilly to send him to school in the T-shirt he’s wearing. We need to find his jacket—and we need to find it now.

So, we do the only thing we can do. We turn to St. Anthony.

“Tony, Tony, look around, something’s lost and can’t be found,” I say as we push the couch pillows aside, dig into the hamper, and run to the basement to see if his coat’s in the dryer.

In the midst of the chaos, my son unzips his backpack and—aha!—there is the missing jacket, shoved into the bag next to his binder.

He slips it on, grabs his backpack and trumpet, races out the door just as the bus is pulling up.

St. Anthony of Padua is used to hearing from my family whenever we have a lost item. Asking for his assistance as we search reminds us that it’s OK to call for help and that God cares even about a seventh-grader’s lost jacket. Which, of course, He does.

Our Friends and Intercessors in Heaven

Inviting the saints into our lives during the ordinary moments of our day is important to me as we try to raise our children in our faith. I want them to see saints as their friends—friends who happen to be in heaven.

Just as we might ask a friend on earth to pray for us, we can ask a friend in heaven to pray for us. I explain to them that St. Anthony can say, “Hey, Jesus, that boy you love so much in Timonium has lost his jacket yet again. Could we help him find it?”

I like to think that turning to saints throughout the day helps our children grow in their faith and helps them feel less alone. I want so much for them to feel loved and supported. Here are a few of our favorite people to ask to intercede for us in our daily lives:

St. Michael the Archangel

Young children encounter moments of fear throughout the day. St. Michael is a perfect saint to turn to in a moment of fear or anxiety. Our sons know he’s a strong warrior—we have a statue that shows St. Michael crushing the devil’s head under his foot—and they know that the St. Michael Prayer begins, “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.”

Going down the steps into a dimly lit basement doesn’t feel like a battle to me as a grown-up, but it can to a child. Saying that phrase as a little boy peers down the steps can give just enough courage to take on that daunting feat.

St. Teresa of Kolkata

St. Teresa is someone to turn to when I am facing a mess—physical or emotional—that I would rather walk away from completely. I look to her for support in remembering that we show love through our actions.

When the dishwasher is broken and I’m washing dishes for hours on end, I think of how Mother Teresa said, “Wash the plate not because it is dirty nor because you are told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.”

St. Rita: Patron of the Impossible

St. Rita is a patron saint for impossible causes, so I keep her in mind for the really difficult situations in life. When a diagnosis seems dire or a problem seems to have no clear answer, I turn to St. Rita and ask her to take my problem to Jesus.

She has moved some mountains I didn’t think would move—both in my personal and professional life—so I don’t run to her with just any request. But she and St. Jude are known for being able to help sort out some of life’s seemingly hopeless situations.

St. Clare : Patron of TVs and Screens

It is amazing to me how often we have issues with technology. Someone’s forgotten a password to access something on their phone, the remote control isn’t working anymore, or there’s some other screen-related issue.

That’s when it’s great to reach out to St. Clare , who is the patron saint of televisions and screens. My children used to be surprised that there is a patron saint of television, but there is.

We even have Blessed Carlo Acutis , a former video gamer who is on the path to sainthood. It’s great to know that you can be a gamer and achieve heaven—and it makes saints feel more real to all of us.

St. Francis of Assisi: Patron of Animals

Our pets are such treasured members of our families. In our household, we’re all about our little finches. But sometimes we are watching them to make sure they’re staying healthy. At times like that, it’s great to be able to turn to St. Francis , who is well-known for his love of animals and nature.

Even families who don’t have pets might find themselves turning to St. Francis to ask for prayers for a nest of eggs on their porch or the squirrels who travel through the yard with nuts in their mouths. Many children are more enthusiastic about praying for animals than for the humans in their lives.

Many people turn to St. Joseph for help in selling their homes , so he seems like a great person to reach out to when there’s a household issue.

That pipe is leaking? The heat doesn’t seem to be coming on at the start of winter? The repair service says they can’t send anyone to fix the dryer for three weeks?

St. Joseph is a great person to ask to help, especially since he is such a model of patience and going with the flow through life’s twists and turns.

All You Holy Men and Women, Pray for Us

As we enter the month of November, when we think of all the saints in heaven, we have an opportunity to pick one or two who might be new to us. Getting to know more about holy people who lived lives of love and service reminds us of our own purpose here on earth.

And next time we need a friend with a little expertise or insight in a certain area, we’ll know who to call on for help.

Let’s hope that jacket isn’t missing again tomorrow.

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To help parents in the throes of homeschooling, here are some patron saints who can be special intercessors when you need encouragement and inspiration. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried about how you’re going to get everything done, or just need a dose of reassurance that you’re on the right path, these men and women can be powerful intercessors for a successful academic year.

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