Tiny Saints

From a young age, John Vianney felt called to the priesthood. But with little formal education, he struggled in his studies. John hired a tutor, worked hard and was eventually ordained a priest. In his early years, Fr. Vianney was known as a demanding cle

Patron of: Jesuits, military, retreats, spiritual exercises

Patron of: authors, friendship, loyalty

Patron of: teachers, tutors, Wisconsin

Patron of: charities, volunteers

Patron of: illness, marriage, parenting, widowers

Louis and Zélie Martin married in the year 1858. Louis was a watchmaker, Zélie owned a lace business, and love radiated within their home in Alençon, France. But the Martins suffered immensely after losin

Patron of: Argentina, Australia, China, Poland, Salesians

Mary Magdalene is infamous for her name as well as her possibly checkered past. What many people do not know about Mary Magdalene is that she was present at the foot of the cross and was the very first person to whom the resurrected Jesus revealed himself

Patron of: athletes, endurance, sports

Patron of: brewers, philosophers, theologians

Patron of: the entire universe

Patroness of: healing, illness, France

Patron of: travelers, drivers, swimmers, surfers, Coast Guard

Patron of: first aid, laundry workers, photographers

Patron of: engineers, Ireland, shepherds

Dear Jesus,

Please bless Pope Francis.

Help him lead by his words and example. Give him strength to carry out your work and deliver your message of love. We ask this through the intercession of Mary and all the saints.

Amen.

Patron of: cabinet makers, homemakers, miners, women in labor

Patron of: adult education, hearing loss, journalism, writers

Patron of: illness, Miraculous Medal, the elderly

Patron of: animals, pets, the environment, the poor

Patron of: medical workers, mothers, physicians, right to life, working mothers

Patron of: healing, illness, mental illness, stress/anxiety

Patroness of: beekeepers, holistic health, nature, fertility

Patron of: baptism, conversion, repentance, Puerto Rico, French Canada