It's time again for the most popular Church Lady annual event, the distribution of patron saints for the new liturgical year.
On the first of January a new calendar year begins. On the first Sunday of Advent the new year of the Church begins. Therefore, the Saturday preceding the first Advent Sunday has something of the character of a New Year’s Eve. One of the old customs is to choose a patron saint for the new year of the Church.
[Maria Trapp, Around the Year with the Trapp Family]
In keeping with the year of St Paul, this year's saints include the Apostle and his companions. I hope you enjoy learning more about your new patron by reading Acts and the Pauline epistles and looking at images of St Paul in art.
UPDATE: Email me at sanctalucia(at)gmail(dot)com to receive your new patron.
Happy 2009!
Image: Paul & Barnabas at Lystra
Choose for me please.
ReplyDeleteSt Paul
ReplyDeletePray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Choose for me also, please. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI need a patron saint bad! Please choose one for me!
ReplyDeleteThanks - Susan
PS - Good Sts. Peter and Paul are already my birthday patrons.
Julie D:
ReplyDeleteSt Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Susan:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Please include me.
ReplyDeleteSt Cornelius the Centurion
ReplyDeletePray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
I would appreciate finding out who has chosen me, please.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to know what Saint has chosen me. Thanks and God Bless!
ReplyDeletePlease choose one for me!
ReplyDeleteHeidi
Please include me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTerentia
I'd love to have one too.
ReplyDeletePlease choose for me as well. Thanks, and God bless you!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Please let me know who has chosen me.
ReplyDeleteAnn W.
Thank you so much for continuing this wonderful tradition! I look forward to finding out who chose me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and peace to you,
Sarah
Please select for me as well!
ReplyDeleteRoz:
ReplyDeleteSt Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
AngelQ:
St Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Heidi:
St Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Terentia:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Maria:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Ann W:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Sarah:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Marty:
ReplyDeleteSt Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
I'd appreciate the opportunity to participate.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a saint please! Thanks,
ReplyDeleteMary Elizabeth
Ooh, who will pick me?
ReplyDeletePlease choose saints for my husband, Stephen, and me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would like a saint for my family for 2009 please.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Rebecca
Gregg:
ReplyDeleteSt Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
Mary Elizabeth:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
Katy:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Stephanie:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Stephen:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1,7]
Rebecca:
St Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
I would love to have a patron saint for 2009.
ReplyDeleteMay I have one please?
Please find a Saint for me, too.
ReplyDeleteI would like to participate as well! Who will chose me?
ReplyDeleteMay I have one too, please? Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteI am a new Catholic and need a saint, if you don't mind!
ReplyDeleteI think you forgot me the first time around...
ReplyDeletePlease select for me too! I've found such comfort in mine for this year.
ReplyDeletePlease choose a patron saint for me. Thanks, and God bless!! :)
ReplyDeletePlease, choose one for me also.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and God bless you!
Choose for me please. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJorge:
ReplyDeleteSt Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Jen M:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
Megan:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Jen V:
St Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Luke:
St Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
Oromin:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
KS:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Laura:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1,7]
Aliocha:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Jen 6.57 AM:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Please choose one for me also. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOne for me please.
ReplyDeleteYour selection for me for last year was so appropos re: what I needed to work on in my spiritual life, that I want to do this again. Please pick a patron for me for this year. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMatt:
ReplyDeleteSt Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Kevin:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Liriroja:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
I'd like a patron saint please! Thanks for the fun and tradition.
ReplyDeleteAww, this tradition makes me domesick! Thanks so much for doing this, Lucy!
ReplyDelete(and yes, this means I would like to be included, although I know I'm late.)
Jake:
ReplyDeleteSt Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Jessica:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Please choose one for me as well. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMay I have a saint and a prayer intention please?
ReplyDeleteMay I have a saint chosen, too, please? Thanks you. kpupg@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletePatronize me! ;)
ReplyDeleteJamie:
ReplyDeleteSt Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Philsngelus:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Kpupg:
Sts Peter
Pray for the Holy Father
After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. [Acts 15, 7]
FrB:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Could you please choose a saint for me? Grace and peace.
ReplyDeleteRosaryBoy
Please pick one for me!
ReplyDeleteRosary Boy:
ReplyDeleteSt Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Huw:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
May I please have one? Thanks~
ReplyDeleteMamaT:
ReplyDeleteSt Phoebe
Pray for Catholic charities
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. [Rom 16, 1]
Please choose for me. Can you also choose for my son and daughter? Thank you and God bless.
ReplyDeleteDiane
I need one, as does my husband and my parish priest (this is now a tradition!)
ReplyDeletePlease choose one for me please. Thank you. Vicky
ReplyDeleteDiane:
ReplyDeleteSt Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Diane's son:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Diane's daughter:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Mary Poppins NOT:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Mary Poppins NOT's Husband:
St Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Mary Poppins NOT's parish priest:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Vicky:
ReplyDeleteSt Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
I too would like to have a saint chosen for me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteanniebird
I would like to have a saint chosen for me, too, please. Thank you!
ReplyDeletePlease choose a saint for me -- thank you!
ReplyDeleteSusan
I'll happily take a patron saint...
ReplyDeleteChoose one for me, please!
ReplyDeleteMe, please? What a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteLizabeth
Help me find my saint please.
ReplyDeleteCould you please choose a patron saint for me as well?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Emily
Oh, please choose a saint for me. Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
Could I have a saint picked for me as well? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSusie
Please choose a saint for me!
ReplyDeleteThank you, bridgit
b.goett@comcast.net
May I have a saint too please? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteMarlena
May I please have a saint? I have a difficult year coming up and need some help. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLinking from the Anchoress. Thought this would be an interesting way to deepen my understanding of the saints and enrich my prayer life. Thank you! And Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletePlease, I ask that you let me know which saint has chosen me?
ReplyDeleteThank you. God bless you.
Please pick a patron Saint for me too!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
j
Please let me know which saint has picked me this year. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteChoose a saint for me, too, please. Thank you, and God bless!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Please choose for me, and thank you!
ReplyDeleteJT
Would you choose for me? Thank you.
ReplyDeletePlease choose for me and my family:
ReplyDeleteSteve
Toni
Stephanie
Trissi
Ken
John
Dan
Chris
Please choose for me
ReplyDeletePlease choose a Saint for me. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteFuquay Steve
What a wonderful idea! Please choose a saint for me.
ReplyDeleteI would love an '09 patron saint! I need to make more friends in heaven. :D
ReplyDeletePlease choose a patron saint for both myself and my husband, and for my inlaws as well. My father in law was just laid off again, and their financial house is in a great deal of trouble.
ReplyDeletePlease pick a saint for me, too.
ReplyDeleteWould you please choose for me,too?
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is Nov 2, All Saints Day.
I'm ready! Thank you so much.
Anne S.
Please pick a patron for me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWould you please a saint for me?
ReplyDeleteWould you pick one for me as well?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Joy
Saint Please!
ReplyDeleteChoose a saint for me please!
ReplyDeleteOh, one for me also, please! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteOne for me please.
ReplyDeleteI've never had someone pick a sint for me. I'd love one- Sue
ReplyDeletePlease choose for me.
ReplyDeleteAnniebird:
ReplyDeleteSt Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Chris:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Susan:
St Phoebe
Pray for Catholic charities
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. [Rom 16, 1]
Cait:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Mike:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Lizabeth:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Kathleen:
St Peter
Pray for the Holy Father
After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. [Acts 15, 7]
Emily:
St Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Jeannine:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Susie:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Bridgit:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Marlena:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Anon 9.23PM:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1,7]
Mary J:
St Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Alan:
St Luke
Pray for physician’s right to conscience
Luke is the only one with me. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Joe:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Caite:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Barbara:
St Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
JT:
St Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Toni:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Monkeyface:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Steve:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Toni:
St Phoebe
Pray for Catholic charities
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. [Rom 16, 1]
Stephanie:
St Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Trissi:
St Luke
Pray for physician’s right to conscience
Luke is the only one with me. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Ken:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
John:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Dan:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1, 7]
Chris:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
lhill:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Fuquay Steve:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Lisa S:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
Squix:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Agnes Bullock:
St Peter
Pray for the Holy Father
After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. [Acts 15, 7]
Agnes' husband:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
Agnes' MIL:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Agnes' FIL:
St Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
Courtney:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Anne S:
St Peter
Pray for the Holy Father
After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. [Acts 15, 7]
Maureen:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1, 7]
Fr Peter:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Joy:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Titania:
St Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Rebecca:
ReplyDeleteSt Silas
Pray for parish priests
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. [Acts 15, 32]
Jimmie:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Thomas:
St Luke
Pray for physician’s right to conscience
Luke is the only one with me. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Sue:
St Phoebe
Pray for Catholic charities
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. [Rom 16, 1]
Emily:
St Mark the Evangelist
Pray for the Church in Africa
Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Please choose a saint for me.
ReplyDeletePlease choose a patron saint for me and for my son, Erik.
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Chris
Have I been chosen? If so, could you please tell me by whom? Thanks and God bless.
ReplyDeleteJoseph
Could you tellme what St has chosen me?
ReplyDeleteCheryl
May I have a saint please?
ReplyDeleteKatie K.
A saint for me please...
ReplyDeleteI am ready to be chosen!
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ReplyDeleteSt Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Chris:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Erik:
St Philemon
Pray for families
For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother. [Philemon 1, 7]
Joseph:
St Peter
Pray for the Holy Father
After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to them, "My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you that through my mouth the Gentiles would hear the word of the gospel and believe. [Acts 15, 7]
CherylM:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
Katie K:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Jill Ellis:
St Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
Nicole:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Thanks for choosing saints for our family.
ReplyDeletePlease choose a saint for me as well. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for choosing St.Philemon for me. You are so kind to do this for people you don't even know. Have a blessed Advent and Chirstmas!
ReplyDeletePlease choose for me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNicole S.
Thank you for this kindness.
ReplyDeleteCould you please choose a patron saint for me as well? I know I am late, but please?
ReplyDeleteKineM
Can you pick one for me too?
ReplyDeletePlease pick a Saint for me, thanks.
ReplyDeletePlease choose a patron saint for me. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI would be honored and humbled if you would pick a saint for me.
ReplyDeleteWould you please choose one for me? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeletePlease choose for me also. I would be grateful and honored! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI would like a patron saint for 2008! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteCould you chose one for my husband, Dan, and me?
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Vicki
What a wonderful tradition. I'm anxious to meet my special patron for 2009.
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ReplyDeleteI need a saint for this coming year.(Last year I got St. Paul) I'm the mother of a prodigal son; my son needs a saint as well. (Last year you told me to pray to St. Faustina for him).
Thanks and God Bless.
Mary (and Patrick)
Choose for me, please!
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ReplyDeleteDiane:
ReplyDeleteSt Timothy
Pray for the Church in China
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, to Timothy, my true child in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [1 Tim 1, 1-2]
Nicole S:
St Lydia
Pray for fair trade businesses
One of them, a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, from the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened, and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what Paul was saying. [Acts 16, 14]
KineMaria:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Tony:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Monique:
St Luke
Pray for physicians’ right to conscience
Luke is the only one with me. [2 Tim 4, 11]
Anna Barrie:
St Phoebe
Pray for Catholic charities
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is (also) a minister of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a benefactor to many and to me as well. [Rom 16, 1]
Elizabeth L:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Maggie:
St Paul
Pray for Christian unity
So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. [2 Tim 1, 8]
Leslie:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Juli B:
St Publius
Pray for the sick
In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days. [Acts 28, 7]
Vicki:
St Agabus
Pray for the media
Then Paul replied, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. [Acts 21, 13]
Dan:
St Barnabas
Pray for converts
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. [Acts 11, 25-26]
Mary Beth:
St Titus
Pray for the bishops
For a bishop as God's steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled, holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.[Titus 1, 7-9]
Mary:
St Aristarchus
Pray for those in prison
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas [Col 4, 10]
Patrick:
St Cornelius the Centurion
Pray for the newly baptized
Then Peter responded, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" [Acts 10, 47]
Jannie B:
St Jason
Pray for the virtue of hospitality
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city magistrates, shouting, "These people who have been creating a disturbance all over the world have now come here, and Jason has welcomed them. [Acts 17, 6-7]
Salome Ellen:
St Philip the Deacon
Pray for deacons
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. [Acts 6, 5]
Patron saints are still available via email: sanctalucia(at)gmail(dot)com, but I am closing the comments on the thread.
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