Saints Stories

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NEWEST STORIES!
We have just added the following saints and their stories to our always growing line up:
Saint Anastasia Patron of Weavers
Saint Anne Catherine Emmerich Patron of Visionaries and Prophets
Blessed Andre Bessette Patron of Notre Dame & The Brothers of the Sacred Heart; Invoked for Healing and Devotion to St. Joseph
Blessed Junipero Serra
(Father Serra) 		Patron of California, the "Serra Club" and the Western States ; Invoked against Asthma and Mosquito Bites
John Baptiste Marie Vianney, the Cure de Ars Patron of Priests
Our Lady of Fatima Patron of Peace
Our Lady of Loreto Patron of Aviators; Invoked for Safe Flights
Our Lady of Walsingham Patroness of England; Invoked for Reconciliation and Cooperation among Religions
Saint Augustine Church (updated story) Patron of the Treme; People of Color; 1210 Governor Nicholls Street
Saint Edward Patron of the tempted; Invoked against Temptation
Saint Genesius (updated story!) Patron of Comedians and lawyers; protects against freezing
Saint Maximillian Kolbe Patron Saint of the Jewish Faith, Writers and Publishers; Invoked for Holocaust Remembrance.
Saint Nicholas Patron Saint of Russia, Pawnbrokers, Brewers, Brides & Children
Stella Maris Our Lady Star of the Sea; Patroness of Sailors; Invoked against the Stormy Seas of Life
Touchdown Jesus Touchdown Jesus, The King of Kings, The Word of Life
Saint Catherine of Bologna Patron Saint of Artists & Illustrators
Saint Damien of Molokai Patron of Hawaii and Missionaries and Habitat for Humanity Volunteers and Humanitarians
Saint Dorothy the Convertor Patron of Brewers, Brides and Blooms
Saint Gemma Galgani Patron of Chemists and Pharmacists
Saint Germaine Cousin Patron of those Physically Challenged
Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Patron Saint of Cat Lovers
Saint Hedwig Patroness of Queens
The Holy Spirit The Third Part of the Trinity
Blessed Pope John Paul II The Miracle Worker
Madonna del Ghisallo Patron of those needing Wheelchairs, Cyclists, Bikers
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Patroness of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
Saint John the Apostle Patron Saint of Friendship
The Infant of Prague Invoked for Good Finances, Good Health, Harmonious Family Life, Freedom and Peace
Saint Louise de Marillac Patroness of Vincentian Service Orders and Rejected People
Saint Johannes Berchmans Patron Saint of Students, Alter Servers & Teenagers
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Patron of Catholic Youth
Mater Dolorosa Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen, Protector and Patroness of Poland
The Phoenix Patron of Rebirth, Eternal Life and Triumph Over Difficult Situations
Saint Stanislaus Patron of Runaways
NEW!!! Stories in Spanish!
Esta es la historia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
(Saint Guadalupe story in Spanish!)		 Patrona de las Americas Invocada para Indulgencias Especiales
Esto es el cuento de la Medalia Milagrosa
(The Miraculous Medal story in Spanish!)		 Invocada para Bendiciones

And ... We Have New Medals:
The Phoenix (Eternal Life)
Ecce Homo ("Behold the Man")
Mater Dolorosa ("Mother of Sorrows/Reconciliation")


These saint stories are Coming Soon!
Saint Story Lineup:
If you would like us to switch the order and write a certain saint story next, we are always happy to write the stories that you need.
Marguerite d'Youville Founder of the Sisters of Charity (The "Grey Nuns"); Invoked against marital problems
Saint Paul of the Cross Patron of Speakers, Invoked for Persuasion
Clement Mary Hofbauer Patron of Germany; Invoked for Kindness
Saint Mary Mackillod
Our Lady of Montserrat
Saint Barnabas
Saint Faustina
Our Lady of the Assumption
Saint Pancracio
Saint Scholastica
Saint Louis Montford
Saint Jose Maria Escriva
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary
Alice
Albert
Juan Capistrano
Elias
Our Lady of Providence
Vincent Ferrer

Our Saints and their Stories are listed below. Click on the Saint to read their story!



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Agatha Invoked against breast cancer and all cancers, patroness of nurses/caregivers.
Agnes Patroness of girl scouts, those looking for love or who are engaged to be married.
Aloysius Youth, contemplative life, virtue, Jesuit students, self-determination.
Alphonsus Confessors, lawyers, moralists, believers in strict sexual abstinence. (Story coming soon!)
Anastasia Weavers
Andrew Invoked against voice & breathing problems, patron of fishermen, evangelists.
Anne Catherine Emmerich Visionaries & Prophets
Anne Mother Of Virgin Mary, patroness of mothers and grandmothers and readers.
Anthony Finder of lost things & lost souls; patron of those trying to lose weight.
Appolonia Invoked against toothaches; patron of dentists
Augustine Philosophers, legislators and law makers, miracles, thinkers.

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Barbara Invoked against sudden death and explosions, patroness of fireworks lovers.
Benedict Patron of Recluses and Schoolchildren; Invoked against poison and witchcraft.
Bernadette Shepherds, visionaries.
Bernard Patron of Saint Bernard, LA; protects from harsh words.
Blaise Invoked against sore throats, throat diseases, survival from choking.
Blessed Andre Bessette Patron of Notre Dame & The Brothers of the Sacred Heart; Invoked for Healing and Devotion to St. Joseph
Bridget of Ireland Patron of Ireland and Mariners, Travelers and Sailors.
Bridget of Sweden Invoked to prevent daydreaming during school; patroness of Sweden, scholars & commentators.

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Catherine of Bologna Patron Saint of Artists & Illustrators
Catherine of Siena Invoked against family feuds & illiteracy; patroness of "cool".
Cecilia/Cecily Patroness of musicians, singers, music lovers.
Charbel "The Miracle Worker" Patron of Monks and Hermits. Invoked for finding a cure for paralysis.
Charles Borromeo Seminarians and chess players, invoked against stomach aches.
Christopher Guards against accidents, helps ensure safe travel; skateboarders.
Clare/Clara Patroness of television and its programmers (NATPE?).
Cosmos & Damian Barbers, twins, doctors, invoked for safe organ donating surgeries.
Cyprian Patron of African Americans. (Story coming soon!)

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Damien of Molokai Patron of Hawaii and Missionaries and Habitat for Humanity Volunteers and Humanitarians
Dismas (the "good thief") Invoked for understanding; patron of Forgivers & Forgiveness .
Dominic Saint Dominic’s Church, Dominicans, astronomers.
Dorothy the Convertor Patron of Brewers, Brides and Blooms
Dymphna Mental illness, therapists, social workers.

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Ecce Homo "Behold the Man" (Story coming soon!)
Edward Patron of the tempted; Invoked against Temptation (Story coming soon!)
Elizabeth Ann Seton Comfort due to death of a loved one, patroness of widows.
Elizabeth of Hungary Patroness of bakers, chefs and seamstresses.
Expedite Emergencies, patron of procrastinators; helps find solutions.

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Florian Patron of firefighters, beer lovers and brewers.
Francis de Sales Patron of Writers; Invoked against "Writer's Block"
Francis of Assisi Animal lovers (especially "birders"), conservationists, ecologists.
Francis Xavier Cabrini Patroness of orphans.

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Gabriel (the Arch Angel) Invoked for happy news! ; patron of messengers & postal workers.
Gemma Galgani Patron of Chemists and Pharmacists
Genesius Comedians and lawyers; protects against freezing.
George Invoked against sexually transmitted diseases; patron of soldiers & the military.
Gerard Mothers, safe childbirth; flying/flight enthusiasts.
Germaine Cousin Patron of those Physically Challenged
Gertrude of Nivelles Patron Saint of Cat Lovers
Guardian Angels Police officers, comfort, peace, serenity.

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Hedwig Patroness of Queens
Helen New discoveries, faith and perseverance; invoked against abandonment.
The Holy Spirit The Third Part of the Trinity
Hubert Patron of Hunters and dog lovers; Invoked against Dog Bites. Invoked against rabies and fear of water.

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Ignatius Loyola Loyola University, Jesuits, patron of retreats and spiritual exercise.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Patroness of the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary
Infant of Prague Invoked for Good Finances, Good Health, Harmonious Family Life, Freedom and Peace
Isidore Internet users and surfers; invoked for assistance while surfing the net.

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James Patron of loyalists; invoked against "fairweathered" friendships.
Joan of Arc Patroness of New Orleans, women, feminism/feminists.
Johnnes Berchmans Patron of Teenagers
John Baptiste Marie Vianney, the Cure de Ars Patron of Priests
John "Don" Bosco Patron of wayward youth and publishers.
John of God Invoked against heart disease; patron of hospitals and booksellers.
John Neumann Patron of Building, Invoked for Success.
John the Apostle Patron Saint of Friendship
John the Baptist Patron of the Clear Thinking; Invoked against Confusion when traveling.
Joseph Builders, carpenters; patron of foster-fathers and those who need Faith.
Juan Bautista Schoolteachers, educators, the "Christian Brothers" schools. (Story coming soon!)
Jude Hopeless cases, provides hope in times of despair, suicide prevention.

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Kateri Tekakawitha Patroness of Exiles and Evacuees.

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Lawrence Invoked against fire; patron of chefs, cooks & escorts.
Lazarus Redemption; AIDS patients; caregivers, patron of Lazarus House.
Louise de Marillac Patroness of Vincentian Service Orders and Rejected People
Lucy Eyesight restoration, patroness of visionaries, dreamers and the blind.
Luke Doctors, butchers, surgeons; invoked against disloyalty and poor planning.

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Madonna del Ghisallo Patron of those needing Wheelchairs, Cyclists, Bikers
Margaret Helps with safe birth/pregnant women, mothers, nurses.
Maria Goretti Invoked when seeking or offering forgiveness; patroness of teenage girls and victims of violence.
Mark Notaries, amputees, lions, the city of Venice.
(Sister) Martha Invoked for compassion & understanding; patroness of sisters and siblings.
Martin de Porres Patron of African Americans, hair stylists.
Martin of Tours Innkeepers and fun loving partiers, wine lovers.
Mary Magdeline Repentant sinners, cleansers, perfumeries, forgivers, maturity.
Mater Dolorosa Our Lady of Sorrows
Matt Talbot Invoked for inner strength; patron of those participating in Al-Anon, AA, NA & all the "12 Step" programs.
Matthew Accountants, security guards, stock brokers, the IRS. (Story coming soon!)
Saint Maximillian Kolbe Patron Saint of the Jewish Faith, Writers and Publishers; Invoked for Holocaust Remembrance
Michael Policemen, cemetery preservationists; invoked against storms, "Tom’s House" enthusiasts.
Miraculous Medal Mary Catherine Labour, visionaries, symbolism, Faith. Patroness of devotees to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Invoked for "special graces."
Monica Santa Monica, invoked against teenage rebellions, promoter of perseverance.
Mother Teresa Charity and good works, invoked for Faith. (Story coming soon!)

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Saint Nicholas Patron Saint of Russia, Pawnbrokers, Brewers, Brides & Children

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Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen, Protector and Patroness of Poland
Our Lady of Fatima Patroness of Peace
Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of the Americas; Invoked for Special Indulgences
Our Lady of Loreto Patron of Aviators; Invoked for Safe Flights
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Patroness of the "Purgatory Pass"; Invoked for a special Sabbathine Privilege.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Succor) Invoked for Constant Help & Guidance.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Patroness of New Orleans. Patroness of Louisiana. Invoked for "quick help" and for protection during hurricanes.
Our Lady of Walsingham Patroness of England; Invoked for Reconciliation and Cooperation among Religions. (Story coming soon!)

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Padre Pio Invoked for healing & renewal of faith; Promoter of comfort and counseling. Patron "Saint of the Year."
Patrick Patron of the Irish and the imaginative; invoked against fear of snakes.
Paul Converts, sinners, renewal, controversy, thinkers, upholsterers.
Paul of the Cross Patron of Speakers, Invoked for Persuasion (Story coming soon!)
Peregrine Laziosi Invoked for strength; patron of cancer survivors.
Peter Patron of the door to heaven/gatekeepers; invoked against foot problems.
Philomena Patroness of babies and "newborns" and children & invoked against infertility.
Phoenix, The Eternal Life.
Blessed Pope John Paul II The Miracle Worker
Powerful Hand, (La Mano Ponderosa) Strength in faith. (Story coming soon!)

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Raphael Healing, good relationships, sight/vision problems.
Raymond The unborn, midwives, originality, creativity, pregnant women.
Richard Race car drivers and NASCAR fans, cabdrivers, guides, pilots.
Rita of Cascia Desperate causes, fertility problems, matrimonial problems, battered women.
Robert Bellarmine Patron of acceptance, religious scholars, realists.
Roch Animal lovers (especially dog lovers), invoked against abandonment by family.
Rosalie Patroness of cave dwellers and loners; special "off topic" personal story.
Rose of Lima Patroness of vegetarians, florists, gardners, embroiderers. (Story coming soon!)

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Sacred Heart of Jesus & Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Patron of those seeking stronger faith; Invoked for Love, Mercy, Grace, Sanctity and Salvation.
Sebastian for Body Piercers Body piercers and athletes, especially archers (dedicated to M. Shepard).
Sebastian for Athletes Patron of Athletes
Sebastian II for Football Patron of the future New Orleans Saints Superbowl victory team for 2007!!
Blessed Junipero Serra (Father Serra) Patron of California, the "Serra Club" and the Western States ; Invoked against Asthma and Mosquito Bites. (Story coming soon!)
Sister Martha Patron of Sorority Sisters of Delta Gamma; Invoked for Harmonious Lifelong Relationships.
Stanislaus Young people, Jesuits, troubled youth, invoked against bullying.
Stella Maris Our Lady & Star of the Sea; Patroness of Sailors; Invoked against the Stormy Seas of Life.
Stephen Invoked against headaches, survivors of violence, acceptance of death.

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Teresa of Flowers Simple pleasures, comfort, missionaries, charity workers, early death.
Theresa of Avila Patroness of spoken truth, invoked against narrow-minded thinking.
Thomas Aquinas Patron of thinkers.
Thomas More Lawyers, writers, invoked against unfair persecution.
Touchdown Jesus Touchdown Jesus, The King of Kings, The Word of Life

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Valentine Invoked for romance; patron of lovers.
Vincent de Paul Patron of generosity and philanthropists and all charities.

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Winifred of Wales Patron of Cleansing, Healing and Fluidity; Invoked for Reification.

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