Calling on the Heavenly Helpers

If we ask others to pray with us or for us, why wouldn't we ask the saints to do so? Saint Thomas Aquinas, one of the brilliant doctors of the church, writes "since the saints who are in heaven are nearest to God, the order of the Divine law requires that we, who while we remain in the body are pilgrims from the Lord, should be brought back to God by the saints who are between us and Him; and this happens when the Divine goodness pours forth its effect into us through them." Those who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith, whether officially canonized as saints or not, can pray with us for our own special intentions. They are living members of the Body of Christ who are close to the Lord!
Married couples together can call upon the saints to intercede for them in their prayers for their special intentions. There is a patron saint for every situation, walk of life and circumstance. As an example, St. Cajetan is the official patron of unemployed people and job seekers. He was an Italian priest who established the first public bank in Italy, offering interest-free loans to those in need, and demonstrating his deep commitment to helping the disadvantaged. Because he helped people find jobs, he is often invoked for help in finding work and for the strength and courage to face the challenges of unemployment. If one of the spouses is seeking a new job, for example, the couple can pray together something like this: Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Saint Cajetan, please open the door for N. as he/she seeks gainful employment. We know that all things work for your honor and glory and we have faith that the right opportunity will present itself for us. Hear this prayer through the intercession of Saint Cajetan in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Call upon your patron saint, your confirmation saint, the saint celebrated on your birthday or those family relatives and friends who you trust are at God's heavenly banquet table. They are waiting to help you in your journey through life and they delight when two or more come to them in the name of Jesus. For more information on patron saints, please visit https://mycatholic.life/saints/