LydiaW:
well lets see, I am a teenager, i have suffered mental and physical abuse in my life, I am shy, I am an artist, I am a writer, I sew, cook, swim. I’m not stick thin, my family has diagnosed mental problems, I have problems with my Mom, who hates the fact that I am trying to become Catholic. I have a lot of things going on with me.I can’t pick one thing…
A look under patron saints would show the following among many:
Mental and Physical Abuse:
MONICA
Memorial - 27 August
Profile - Mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, whose writings about her are the primary source of our information. A Christian from birth, she was given in marriage to a bad-tempered, adulterous pagan named Patricius. Prayed constantly for the conversion of her husband (who converted on his death bed), and of her son (who converted after a wild life). Spiritual student of Saint Ambrose of Milan.
Patronage - abuse victims; victims of verbal abuse
Artist:
FRA ANGELICO
Memorial - 18 March
Profile - Joined the Dominicans in Fiesole, Italy in 1407, taking the name Fra Giovanna. Taught to illuminate missals and manuscripts. He immediately exhibited a natural talent, as an artist and his works can be seen in Cortona, Fiesole, Florence, and the Vatican. His dedication to religious art earned him the title Angelico.
Name Meaning - anglico = angelic; beato = blessed
Patronage - artists
Writer:
FRANCIS de Sales
Memorial - 24 January
Profile - Born in a castle to a well-placed family, his parents intended that he become a lawyer, enter politics, and carry on the family line and power. Studied at La Roche, Annecy, Clermont College in Paris, and law at the University of Padua. Doctor of Law. He returned home, and found a position as Senate advocate.
It was at this point that he received a message telling him to “Leave all and follow Me.” He took this as a call to the priesthood, a move his family fiercely opposed. However, he pursued a devoted prayer life, and his gentle ways won over the family.
Priest. Provost of the diocese of Geneva, Switzerland, a stronghold of Calvinists. Preacher, **writer ** and spiritual director in the district of Chablais. His simple, clear explanations of Catholic doctrine, and his gentle way with everyone, brought many back to the Roman Church.
Bishop of Geneva at age 35. Travelled and evangelized throughout the Duchy of Savoy, working with children whenever he could. Friend of Saint Vincent de Paul. Turned down a wealthy French bishopric. Helped found the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jeanne de Chantal. Prolific correspondent. Doctor of the Church.
There are many, many saints you may ask for help from. But remember only God is the source of all love.