I want to tell you about the patron saints of my blog!

Before I schedule each post, I pray and ask for the intercession of the saints below.

After each name, I list the reason why they are one of the patrons.

If you click the name, it will bring you to a webpage that explains more about them.

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

• Because I have a devotion to her, under many titles, and love her as my Spiritual Mother
• Because the original motto of my blog was Ad Jesum per Mariam which means “To Jesus through Mary” and is the essence of Marian Consecration

St. Joseph, Her Spouse

• Because I have a devotion to him and love him as my Spiritual Father
• Because the new motto of my blog is Ad Jesum per Mariam et Joseph which means “To Jesus through Mary and Joseph”

St. Gabriel, The Archangel

• Because he serves as a messenger for God and is the patron of messengers
• Because I hope to be a messenger for the Lord and His Church

St. Padre Pio

• Because he was a champion of spiritual warfare
• Because I hope to give people spiritual tools to fight against temptation, sin and the devil

St. Francis de Sales

• Because I started my blog after praying a novena to him
• Because he’s the patron of Catholic writers and adult education
• Because I hope to teach people about the Catholic Faith

St. Thérèse, The Little Flower

• Because she’s my namesake
• Because One Small Rose is a take on The Little Flower
• Because I hope to become a saint through the Little Way

St. Faustina

• Because she’s the Apostle of Mercy and patron of mercy
• Because I have a devotion to The Divine Mercy message
• Because I hope to make God’s mercy known by all

St. André Bessette

• Because he was physically ill but it didn’t stop him from serving God
• Because I hope to save many souls through my suffering

My Guardian Angel

• Because each person has been given their own Guardian Angel who is always with them to help them during their life

+ Amen +

P.S.

Today, April 28th is the feast of St. Louis de Montfort and St. Gianna. Happy feast!