Communion of Saints

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Quagmire

Catholic
Ever since I converted to Catholicism in 2012, I have never truly grasped the communion of saints. Recently though, based on advice from a confessor, I was recommended to read into the life of St. Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of marriage and impossible causes. I found her so inspiring that I honestly ask for her intercession in prayer, and I feel that its giving me a sort of peace. I have faith in her ability to intercede for me and it comforts me.

I recently ordered a new rosary and it turned out to be a benedictine rosary, with a benedictine medal and when I looked up St Benedict I found myself marveling at the man and the graces that come with faithfully praying the rosary with his medal. The "Ora et Labora" theme really harmonizes with my life, and the protection from spiritual warfare is something I needed right now. I had the rosary blessed yesterday and prayed my first 5 decades on it and woke up feeling physically well, and spiritually peaceful.

Who is your favorite saint? Why? What graces do you ask for?

"May the Holy Cross be my light;
Let not the dragon be my guide"
 
stylus said:
I recently watched this and found it very interesting:

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Good morning,

Thank you for sharing that video. It honestly does make sense for why evil people prosper on earth so much. Eternal rewards exceed temporal rewards, for sure.

I also wanted to continue this thread by sharing the Novena to St Joseph:

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires.

O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

O St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him close in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen.
 
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