Mother Teresa Should Be Named the Patron Saint of These Causes
Sep 04, 2017 by Gretchen Filz
On the weekend of Mother Teresa's canonization in 2016, we asked the following question to our Facebook followers:
What causes do you think Mother Teresa should be named the patron saint of, and why?
We received nearly 600 comments, and we've listed all the unique responses below. Reading through this list is a beautiful tribute to the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, and a testament to the profound depth and breadth of her witness for Jesus Christ!
Mother Teresa, Patroness of:
1.The poorest of the poor
2. Those living in poverty
3. The homeless
4. The suffering
5. The marginalized
6. Indigent people
7. Refugees
8. The under-privileged
9. The less fortunate
10. The disenfranchised
11. The marginalized
12. The destitute
13. The lost and forgotten of society
14. The oppressed
15. Social outcasts
16. The hungry
17. The elderly
18. The neglected
19. The helpless
20. The abandoned
21. The alone
22. The desolate
23. The needy
24. The desperate
25. The undefended
26. The vulnerable
27. Those who feel like failures
28. The despondent
29. The unwanted
30. The voiceless
31. The uncared for
32. The unloved
33. The unlovable
34. The invisible
35. The downtrodden
36. The humble
37. The lonely
38. Those who feel unworthy
39. Those that have lost hope
40. The weary
41. Those who have no one to visit them
42. The abused
43. The poor in health
44. The disabled
45. The infirm
46. The sick
47. The unwanted sick poor
48. Those suffering from mental illnesses
49. Congestive heart failure
50. Recovering addicts
51. Those who suffer from anxiety
52. The depressed
53. The terminally ill
54. The dying
55. Last chances
56. Final Moments
57. People dying alone
58. The neglected dying
59. A natural death with dignity
60. Babies
61. Women
62. Loss of parents
63. Mothers
64. Young mothers
65. Pregnant women
66. Unwed mothers
67. Unborn babies
68. Unwanted infants
69. Children
70. Impoverished children
71. Orphans
72. Disabled Children
73. Women contemplating abortion
74. The unwanted unborn
75. Post-abortive women
76. Abused women
77. Abused children
78. Families
79. The downhearted
80. The hopeless
81. The sorrowful
82. Those who struggle with spiritual dryness
83. Those suffering spiritual darkness
84. Those who feel distant from God
85. Those who feel forgotten by God
86. Those with little faith
87. Those who struggle in their faith
88. Those who question their faith
89. Those who find it hard to pray
90. Those who search for answers
91. Those who seek Jesus but can’t sense His presence
92. The poor in spirit
93. Perseverance of faith
94. Volunteers
95. Caregivers
96. Foster parents
97. Teachers
98. Helpers
99. People who care for the hopeless
100. The pro-life movement
101. Nurses
102. Medical students
103. Those who practice medicine
104. Hospices
105. Hospice workers
106. Those who care for the dying
107. Nurturers
108. Charitable organizations
109. Missionaries
110. Those who show mercy
111. Those seeking to do God's work, whatever the personal cost
112. Love of mankind
113. Love of Jesus
114. Joy
115. Hope
116. Peace
117. Charity
118. Modesty
119. Humility
120. Equality
121. Compassion
122. Goodness
123. Kindness
124. Patience
125. Persistence
126. Obedience
127. Mercy
128. Loving the unlovable
129. Unconditional Love
130. Calcutta
131. India
132. Human life
133. Human dignity
134. Humanity
135. The world
136. All those in need
St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!
