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St. Peregrine: The Patron Saint of Cancer Patients
Today is the feast day of none other than St. Peregrine. Saint Peregrine was born in 1260 to a wealthy family and became an activist against the papal party of his hometown, Forli, Italy. Forli was...
Prayer to St. Peregrine for Cancer Sufferers
St. Peregrine Laziosi (d. May 1, 1345) was a Servite priest (Order of the Servants of Mary) who was the victim of a spreading cancer in his leg. The disease was so painful and foul that he was sche...
30 Healing Saints for Common Ailments
When it comes to concerns for our health and the health of our loved ones, we should always turn to prayer. We pray for disease prevention, for physical healing, and for peace of soul while endurin...
Wellness: A Catholic Perspective
Wellness is one trend we’re actually glad to see! From green smoothies to mindfulness apps, the world is all about “wellness”—and for good reason. But as Catholics, we’re called to something deeper.
Catholic Jewelry as a Gift of Faith & Love
The ancient tradition of religious jewelry did not begin with Catholics, but we have made remarkable contributions to this time-honored custom. More than just an adornment, faithful jewelry marks u...
A Rosary Primer
Most Catholics would say you'd be hard-pressed to find a devotion more cherished than the rosary. In fact, it has become so associated with Catholicism that even many non-Catholics are familiar wit...
The Catholic Tradition of Sick Call Sets & How to Use Them
When a Catholic is seriously ill, injured, or hospitalized, we call a priest. A traditional and practical part of that process is the "sick call set." It facilitates the Anointing of the Sick at th...