tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post1820143452096214049..comments2024-03-05T14:07:28.062-08:00Comments on Ask Sister Mary Martha: The Fourteen Holy HelpersSister Mary Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-35388119558652145692013-02-09T07:38:00.520-08:002013-02-09T07:38:00.520-08:00Is there a Holy Helper to guard against apathy Sis...Is there a Holy Helper to guard against apathy Sister? A horrible affliction and one that spreads insidiously.<br />Disbanded? By whom? BTW, I keep hearing from non-Catholic friends that St Christopher really isn't a patron saint anymore because he can't be fully verified... His medal was attached to my Mum's house keys for years after my Dad died and she took it from his own wallet. After a long life, Mum's keyring now guards my keys.I'll give him a reference if he needs one!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592406521067190359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-29900028170289162162013-02-08T12:17:04.688-08:002013-02-08T12:17:04.688-08:00Another one I would like to see on the modern list...Another one I would like to see on the modern list is a saint for autism, as it is on the increase and has personal significance for me.Mphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-40373324851259473102013-02-08T09:20:04.770-08:002013-02-08T09:20:04.770-08:00I suggest a patron saint for spoiled, lazy childre...I suggest a patron saint for spoiled, lazy children and helicopter parents. And is there anyone who can step up and be a patron saint for those annoyed by endless, banal twitter posts and facebook pages - which some times seem to be altars to me me me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-86525272667420255042013-02-07T12:08:29.552-08:002013-02-07T12:08:29.552-08:00Sorry to clutter the combox, but I forgot to menti...Sorry to clutter the combox, but I forgot to mention St. Michael! Who better to assist us during such times as these?<br /><br />Thanks again!<br />CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-10449315843648668152013-02-07T11:29:30.990-08:002013-02-07T11:29:30.990-08:00As I mentioned in the comments about St. Dymphna, ...As I mentioned in the comments about St. Dymphna, I think "mental and emotional strength to live in peace and harmony under the strain of modern living" is a major need. That's from St. Jude's novena. Other saints that come to mind are St. Pio ("Pray, hope, and don't worry,") St. Gianna for pro-life causes, and St. Thomas More. Is there a patron saint for religious freedom/conscience rights? <br /><br />Thanks again for this blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-5549968950494795532013-02-06T15:45:30.284-08:002013-02-06T15:45:30.284-08:00Two things spring to mind. Aids and addictions.Two things spring to mind. Aids and addictions.Marion Teaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173040175521050516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-91408079314314679452013-02-06T12:09:41.561-08:002013-02-06T12:09:41.561-08:00One for the modern list would be a saint to protec...One for the modern list would be a saint to protect unborn children. I hate the fact that it's become common place to abort any child that's considered an inconvenient accident or shows some "defect" in the screening and testing done these days. Also to protect old and sick people from being killed off in hospitals at the say of some doctor or judge. Mphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-4856524855842389512013-02-06T11:49:29.527-08:002013-02-06T11:49:29.527-08:00@Anonymous post Letitia Austria: There's also...@Anonymous post Letitia Austria: There's also the sin of gluttony. Getting into the habit of eating virtuously and exercising self-restraint in eating helps reinforce self-restraint and virtuous behavior in other areas.Arkanabarhttp://arkanabar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-25240107661589730942013-02-06T07:17:40.649-08:002013-02-06T07:17:40.649-08:00I think it is perfectly find to ask for help when ...I think it is perfectly find to ask for help when loosing weight. We all need a bit of strength to overcome different things.<br /><br />I would not say it is vanity but rather it is a health issue. A person may feel fine now but sooner than later it will become a health problem.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-52472889282466551762013-02-06T06:41:31.713-08:002013-02-06T06:41:31.713-08:00They've been disbanded?? Did anyone tell Four...They've been disbanded?? Did anyone tell Fourteen Holy Helpers parish in West Seneca, NY (near Buffalo)?Bill Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125596901914818418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-87960128336416330162013-02-06T01:29:49.562-08:002013-02-06T01:29:49.562-08:00I'm devoted to the Archangel Raphael and belie...I'm devoted to the Archangel Raphael and believe he is helping to heal my son - ( he has leukemia).But if there is anyone specific for blood cancer, I think that would be a very useful saint to have in the armory.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383223698959645624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-7396873260689846572013-02-05T17:50:26.714-08:002013-02-05T17:50:26.714-08:00Hi, Sister. I love your blog.
I recently ordered ...Hi, Sister. I love your blog.<br /><br />I recently ordered the weight watchers' bracelet from your etsy site. This got me thinking: is it really okay for me to ask God to help me with my weight? My weight seems so unimportant in the grand scheme of things. I think I spend too much time thinking about my excess pounds right now...should I ask God to think about them, too, when there are so many bigger problems in the world? Am I being vain? I need all the help I can get, but is there a right and a wrong way to go about doing this thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-72251063823981741572013-02-05T15:39:12.867-08:002013-02-05T15:39:12.867-08:00Is there a patron saint for Alzheimer's and de...Is there a patron saint for Alzheimer's and dementia? If not, there should be!Leticia Austriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868175680409605274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-16877681548850440032013-02-05T14:57:19.928-08:002013-02-05T14:57:19.928-08:00BRAVA!!!BRAVA!!!Dual Role Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829496093118310922noreply@blogger.com