St. Dymphna was the daughter of an Irish chieftain whose wife died when Dymphna was a teen. Crazed with grief, he made advances to his daughter. Dymphna fought him off and fled with a priest friend to Belgium. Her father caught up with her, beheaded the priest, and demanded that […] Read more »
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Prayer of Healing for Mental Illness
Lord, our God, you graciously chose Saint Dymphna as patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. She is thus an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who ask her intercession. Please grant, Lord, through the prayers of this pure youthful martyr, relief and consolation to […] Read more »
Saint Peregrine, Patron Saint of Cancer
St. Peregrine was born in 1260 at Forli, Italy, where he enjoyed an affluent life. After his conversion, he gave his life to God, eventually joining the Servite Order. He dedicated his life to caring for the sick, poor and marginalized. At age 60, he was diagnosed with a severe […] Read more »
Novena Prayer of Healing for Cancer
Oh great Saint Peregrine, you have been called The Mighty and The Wonder-Worker because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who ask your intercession. For many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fiber of our being, […] Read more »
Saint Catherine of Sweden, Patron Saint of Avoiding Miscarriages
Saint Catherine of Sweden was born to Saint Bridget in 1331. Married at age 14, Catherine and her husband vowed perpetual chastity to devote themselves completely to the Gospel. After her husband’s untimely death, Catherine lived a life of asceticism, although many suitors sought her hand in marriage. After her […] Read more »
Prayer for Avoiding Miscarriages
Dear Saint Catherine, you know the temptations of mothers today as well as the dangers that await unborn infants. Intercede for me that I may avoid miscarriage and bring forth a healthy baby who will become a true child of God. Also pray for all mothers, that they may not […] Read more »
Prayer of Healing For Throat Ailments
O God, deliver us through the intercession of Your holy bishop and martyr Blaise, from all evils of soul and body, and especially from all ills of the throat. O Lord, grant us the grace to make a good confession in the confident hope of obtaining Your pardon, and ever […] Read more »
Saint Blaise, Patron Saint of Throat Ailments
Saint Blaise was a bishop in Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century. According to tradition, Blaise was arrested and thrown into prison. While there, he ministered to his fellow prisoners, and one day saved a child who was choking to […] Read more »