The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist Explained
The three sacraments of Christian initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist: what each does, their signs, the order in East and West, OCIA and Scripture.
Patron Saint of Surgery and Surgeons: Sts. Cosmas and Damian, the Healing Twins, and a Prayer Before Surgery
The patron saints of surgery, surgeons and medicine are Sts. Cosmas and Damian, twin physicians who healed for free and died as martyrs. Their story and prayers.
Patron Saint of Nurses: St. Camillus de Lellis, St. John of God, St. Agatha and a Nurse's Prayer
The patron saints of nurses are St. Camillus de Lellis and St. John of God, with St. Agatha and St. Catherine of Siena: their stories and prayers for nurses.
Patron Saint of Mothers: St. Monica, St. Anne, St. Gianna and a Prayer for Mothers
The patron saint of mothers is St. Monica, with St. Anne, St. Gerard for expectant mothers and St. Gianna Beretta Molla: their stories and prayers for mothers.