St. Rita of Cascia - Loneliness
With a murdered husband, the widow was rejected from a monastery where she wanted to become a nun. After resolving conflicts she finally entered religious life.
St. Thomas Aquinas - Learning
When needing motivation, lean on this "universal teacher" when hitting the books. The 13th century Dominican friar with a brilliant mind is considered one of the Church's top philosophers and theologians.
When needing motivation, lean on this "universal teacher" when hitting the books. The 13th century Dominican friar with a brilliant mind is considered one of the Church's top philosophers and theologians.
St. Catherine of Alexandria - Scholars
The 4th century virgin martyr is a powerful saint to invoke for students and teachers alike. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, the young princess was also a scholar who converted many to Christianity.
The 4th century virgin martyr is a powerful saint to invoke for students and teachers alike. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, the young princess was also a scholar who converted many to Christianity.
St. Kentigern - Bullies
The Scottish hermit, later bishop, known as Mungo, meaning "dear one," was instrumental in converting those he met through his own behavior. A perfect example to show others the way.
The Scottish hermit, later bishop, known as Mungo, meaning "dear one," was instrumental in converting those he met through his own behavior. A perfect example to show others the way.
St. Chad of Merica - For Defeats and Disappointment
The Anglo-Saxon bishop was known for his humble nature. When confusion arose over his appointment as bishop, he graciously ceded the position, impressing the king, resulting in his reinstatement years later.
The Anglo-Saxon bishop was known for his humble nature. When confusion arose over his appointment as bishop, he graciously ceded the position, impressing the king, resulting in his reinstatement years later.
St. Nonnosus - School-Related Crises
Legend has it that this humble Italian monk moved a giant rock that many oxen couldn't budge to plant a cabbage field. His calm deportment is perfect for those in crisis.
Legend has it that this humble Italian monk moved a giant rock that many oxen couldn't budge to plant a cabbage field. His calm deportment is perfect for those in crisis.
St. Joseph of Cupertino - Exams
Academically challenged himself, the Franciscan friar passed his exams to join the priesthood after praying to God. The perfect patron saint for any test taker to rely on.
Academically challenged himself, the Franciscan friar passed his exams to join the priesthood after praying to God. The perfect patron saint for any test taker to rely on.
St. Vitus - Oversleeping
Students should call on this Holy Helper, martyred in his early adolescence during the 4th century Christian persecutions, to get them to class on time.
Students should call on this Holy Helper, martyred in his early adolescence during the 4th century Christian persecutions, to get them to class on time.
St. Jude - Addiction
Although better known as the patron saint for lost causes, this Apostle of Christ is the perfect companion to help chase away any temptation and be a source of light.
Although better known as the patron saint for lost causes, this Apostle of Christ is the perfect companion to help chase away any temptation and be a source of light.
St. Monica - Alcohol
The devout mother of St. Augustinebattled with her husband's violent temper and had overcome problems with alcoholism herself, leading her to stay away from the bottle.
The devout mother of St. Augustinebattled with her husband's violent temper and had overcome problems with alcoholism herself, leading her to stay away from the bottle.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga - Purity
The pious Italian aristocrat, who was known for his extreme purity, gave up his rights to succession to join the priesthood. He died at 23, helping others during an outbreak of the plague.
The pious Italian aristocrat, who was known for his extreme purity, gave up his rights to succession to join the priesthood. He died at 23, helping others during an outbreak of the plague.
By Cerith Gardiner