Choosing my Patron Saint

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Hi, I was born to a Jewish family, until I was 12 I didn’t care much for Christianity, I knew I was Jewish. But since I was 12 I felt that Jesus was calling me. So I started to get into Christianity and I learned a lot and eventually I got to understand that the Catholic church is the continuation of Judaism. Anyways I decided that my patron saint should be either Paul the apostle, because I have a similar storyline (only similar not the same of course xD) or maybe should it be Simon Peter… I’m not so sure. Can someone maybe tell me which one of those saints you think will suit me better? Thanks and god bless. 🙂
 
I don’t know your story my friend however, St. Paul is one of my favorite saints due to his dramatic turn around. You say your story is somewhat similar so he may be an appropriate choice. There are plenty of saints out there though, keep reading you may find a another one you like. God Bless
 
I wonder if there is a book on saints?? I know there has to be. I want to get a copy and read it and pick mine too. I love reading other people’s biographies.
 
There is a book on all the saints pre 1993-1995. It’s called Lives of the Saints printed by the Catholic Book Publishing Company. It gives you the name of the saint, their feast day, what they are the patron of, and a brief biography of them
 
Guy355 said:
Hi, I was born to a Jewish family, until I was 12 I didn’t care much for Christianity, I knew I was Jewish. But since I was 12 I felt that Jesus was calling me. So I started to get into Christianity and I learned a lot and eventually I got to understand that the Catholic church is the continuation of Judaism. Anyways I decided that my patron saint should be either Paul the apostle, because I have a similar storyline (only similar not the same of course xD) or maybe should it be Simon Peter… I’m not so sure. Can someone maybe tell me which one of those saints you think will suit me better? Thanks and god bless. 🙂
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When I went through RCIA, I used the Saints & Angels section of Catholic Online, among other sites, to read up on the many saints and their lives to find someone. I didn’t want to pick the readily known ones but to find one of the interesting saints that few have heard of. For me, that was St. Pascal Beylon.

Think of what appeals to you if were able to minster to people in any way. Do you have greater sympathies for the poor, or to the elderly? Or do you enjoy a specific occupation or hobby? Or do you appreciate the teachings of one saint? Our new pope picked the name of Francis to give attention to the poor. Your mechanism to choose can be similar.
 
Ideas:
St. Peter– He helped found Catholicism, which, as you put it, is the continuation of Judaism
St. Paul– Famous for his conversion story on the road to Damascus
Abraham– Not technically a saint because he was never canonized, but honored as one nonetheless. Could be a nice shout out to your Jewish heritage
Mary, Mother of God– She’s the Ark of the New Covenant

But between Peter and Paul, I’d go with St. Peter. His story is a closer parallel, IMO, because he helped “continue” Judaism into Catholicism
 
JordanRogers said:
There is a book on all the saints pre 1993-1995. It’s called Lives of the Saints printed by the Catholic Book Publishing Company. It gives you the name of the saint, their feast day, what they are the patron of, and a brief biography of them
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Thank you!! I will def get that! That would be very interesting reading!!
 
+JMJ+

Have you tried Jennifer Fulwiler of “Conversion DIary”'s Saint’s Name Generator? 🙂

You may also like to look at your birthday. My birthday is April 11, so I have two awesome patron saints right off the bat: from the old liturgical calendar is St. Leo the Great (ROAR!) and from the new one is St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów (and no I cannot pronounce all of that, I just call him “St. Stan”…without any disrespect of course). And of course there are lots more saints of my birthday: see here.
 
Oh wow! I have saved all of these sites. But are we required to pick a saint?? Or is this just for fun??
 
Oh for when I am confirmed into the Catholic Church?? Oh, this should be fun!!
 
JordanRogers said:
We’re required to pick a Confirmation saint
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Actually some parishes don’t pay any attention to a patron saint. Others will say it’s nice but not absolutely necessary (I think that is the teaching right now of the church in confirmation). Others make it mandatory - like it was in the past.
 
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+JMJ+

Have you tried Jennifer Fulwiler of “Conversion DIary”'s Saint’s Name Generator? 🙂

You may also like to look at your birthday. My birthday is April 11, so I have two awesome patron saints right off the bat: from the old liturgical calendar is St. Leo the Great (ROAR!) and from the new one is St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów (and no I cannot pronounce all of that, I just call him “St. Stan”…without any disrespect of course). And of course there are lots more saints of my birthday: see here.
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I finally tried the generator and it came up with St. Matthias the Apostle whose Patronage is: Against Alcoholism; Against Smallpox; Carpenters; Reformed Alcoholics; Tailors

So, does that mean he is also against carpenters,reformed alcoholics, and tailors?? lol. But how weird that this site knew me! I am against alcoholism, reformed or not, and carpenters and tailors!
 
I think that I’m going to choose St. Paul the apostle since 1st I feel that my story is close to his story, 2nd my birthday is June 28th and his feastday is June 29th. (One day!) anyway thanks. 😃
 
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