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Patron Saint of Lost Souls: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Patron of the Holy Souls, and Prayers
October 22, 2026
Seminarian Giuseppe
The patron saint of the souls in purgatory is St. Nicholas of Tolentino. Saints for the dead and for those who have lost their way, with Scripture and prayers.
Patron Saint of Weight Loss? Saints for Self-Discipline, Healthy Eating and a Prayer
October 22, 2026
Seminarian Giuseppe
Is there a patron saint of weight loss? None is official, but St. Benedict, St. Ignatius and St. Gregory the Great teach moderation in food. Saints and a prayer.
Patron Saint of Weightlifting and Exercise: St. Sebastian, St. Christopher and a Prayer
October 22, 2026
Seminarian Giuseppe
Is there a patron saint of weightlifting? Lifters turn to St. Sebastian, patron of athletes, St. Christopher and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Scripture and a prayer.
Patron Saint of Reading and Books: St. Jerome, St. Anne and Augustine's "Take Up and Read"
October 22, 2026
Seminarian Giuseppe
The patron saints of reading and books: St. Jerome, who translated the Bible, St. Anne, who taught Mary to read, and Augustine's "take up and read." Prayers.
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