Catholic Saints
Intercessors for the fight. Browse by patronage or feast month — each page covers who they were, why men seek them, and how to pray.
St. Benedict of Nursia
Feast 07-11Father of Western monasticism. Patron of Europe, against poison and temptation, and of those seeking ordered prayer.
Patron of Europe, monks, against poison, against temptation…
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Feast 07-31Soldier turned founder of the Jesuits. Patron of spiritual exercises, retreats, and men who need a rule of discernment under fire.
Patron of the Society of Jesus, spiritual retreats, soldiers, discernment
St. James the Greater
Feast 07-25Apostle, son of Zebedee, first among the Twelve to be martyred. Patron of pilgrims and of Spain — the saint of the long road to Compostela.
Patron of pilgrims, Spain, laborers
St. Martha
Feast 07-29Sister of Mary and Lazarus, friend of Christ at Bethany. Patron of hosts, cooks, and those who serve Christ in the practical duties of the house.
Patron of housewives, cooks, servants, hospitality