Female saints

Long-term relationships need a different kind of divine assistance

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Description St. Cecilia icon © Cecilia Lawrence November 23rd 2013 4.5 x 6 inches Ink, watercolor, gold leaf “At daybreak, Cecilia cried out: Come, beloved knights of Christ, cast off the works of darkness, and clothe yourselves in the armor of light!” ~ Antiphon for the Feast of St. Cecilia “Translating the old legend, to make known All of that glorious life which was thine own, Thou ever with the rose and lily crowned, Cecilia, for virtues high renowned.” ~ Second Nun’s Tale, from…

The story of Saint Philomena. Cleveland Catholics

Powerful Prayer to St. Barbara [Must Pray]: "O Saint Barbara You are revered among the faithful as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Your life

St. Jacinta Marto icon © Cecilia Lawrence July 25th 2017 4.5 x 6 inches Ink, watercolor, gold leaf “Our Lady can no longer hold back the arm ... St. Jacinta Marto icon

Lewd comments, catcalls, gestures, sexual advances, abuse, rape. Here are 10 saints who endured sexual harassment and 1 saint who took a stand against it.

Description St. Bonosa icon © Cecilia Lawrence July 12th, 2018 8x12 inches 9.5 Hours Ink, watercolor, gold acrylic “The thoughts of the virgin are always upon God. Her desire is to be holy both in body and soul: ‘The God of my heart is my portion for ever.’” ~ Responsory for the Feast of Virgins I was commissioned to make an image of St. Bonosa for St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. They have the authentic relics (the skeletons) of both Saint Bonosa and Saint Magnus in their church, so I…

by Pamela Kribbe Dear friends, I am Mary Magdalene, your sister, your equal and kindred spirit. I am here with both joy and sadness. I love you as my sisters. I see your struggle and I see the flam…

Saint of the Day - 26 May - Saint Mariana de Jesus de Paredes OFS (1618-1645) "The Lily of Quito,"Third Order Franciscan, Hermit, Penitent, Mystic, Ecstatic, miracle-worker. She was endowed with the charism of prophecy. Born as María Ana de Jesús de Paredes y Flores on 31 October 1618 at Quito, Ecuador and died on…

St. Anastasia This martyr enjoys the distinction, unique in the Roman liturgy, of having a special commemoration in the second Mass on Christmas day. This Mass was originally celebrated not in honour of the birth of Christ, but in commemoration of this martyr, and towards the end of the fifth century her name was also […]

There are instances in every person's life when it seems that a problem is insurmountable or a cross is unbearable. In these cases, pray to the patron saints of impossible causes: St. Rita of Cascia, St. Jude Thaddeus, St. Philomena and St. Gregory of Neocaesarea. Read their life stories below.

Miracles of the Saints: A voice from heaven -The miraculous voice of St Clelia Barbieri

4 Women Doctors of the Church: St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Hildegard of Bingen, Ruth Stricklin, © 2016 New Jerusalem Studios

St. Anne icon September 2nd, 2013 Ink, watercolor, gold leaf “Let us sing praises to Joachim and Anne, the couple honored by God (and they are His... St. Anne icon