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Monday, March 28, 2011

A Catholic saint for every medical condition (Part 1 of 7)

My recent episode of ill health inspired me to research the list of canonized Roman Catholic saints who specialize in particular health issues.  It was great to know that not only do Catholics have saints for every occupation, but for every medical need as well.  May this list be helpful to you in finding the spiritual intercession you need for your case.

Patrons against abdominal pains (colic):

Patron for AIDS care-givers:

Patrons of AIDS patients:

Patron of angina sufferers and against angina:

Patron against appendicitis:

Patrons against arthritis:

Patron of autistic children and against autism:

Patron against birth complications:

Patron against birth pains:
Patrons of blind people and against blindness:

Patron against bowel disorders:

Patrons against breast cancer:

Patron against breast disease:

Patrons against broken bones:

Patron of burned people and against burns:

Patrons against cancer:

Patrons against childhood diseases:

Patron against childhood intestinal diseases:

To be continued…