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    Catholic Prayer- We have a whole section under Resources that will provide you with information on Eucharistic Miracles, Meditational prayers, Marian Devotions, Faith Formation and ways to pray - Visio Divina - Cantus Divina - Catholic Influencers Daily Prayers Catholic Prayers Novenas Prayers for Specific NeedsCatholic Saints- Saint of the Day - Patron Saints - Feast Days "To become a saint is not to be turned into someone else. No, a saint is someone who has become himself entirely, not according to a private recipe, but in response to God's call; after all, he, the Potter, knows better than we, who are clay, what form we are meant to assume." — Bishop Erik VardenEuthanasia- The spread of euthanasia and assisted suicide represents one of the most serious threats to human dignity in our time. What is presented as compassion is actually a rejection of the fundamental truth that all human life is sacred and worthy of protection, regardless of age, health, or disability.Martyrs- People who have died defending their faith in God. With so many new Saints being added from among young adults, it offers new opportunities to read about the lives of these young people. Boys and girls who have dedicated themselves to loving God in this modern era. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to read their life stories and ask for their intercession.Modern Day Martyrs- The Price of Faith Christian martyrdom did not end with the early Church. Today, Christians around the world continue to face persecution, violence, and death for their faith. According to various reports, more Christians were martyred in the 20th and 21st centuries than in all previous centuries combined. These modern martyrs come from all walks of life—priests, laypeople, bishops, and ordinary Christians who refused to deny Christ. Their stories are testimonies to the power of faith.Palliative Care- The World Health Organization (WHO) describes palliative care as: "An approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual."Patron Saints- Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life: including occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes - Cancer - Chiara Badano Pregnancy -Chiara Corbella Petrillo Internet & Computer Programmers - Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles -Carlo Acutis Musicians & Artists - Carlotta Nobile Young People facing illness - Giulia Gabrieli Surfers & Skiers - Guido Schaffer Healthcare Workers - Helena Kmieć WYD - Saint John Paul II Teachers - Luigi BruttiSaint of the Day- With so many new Saints being added from among young adults, it offers new opportunities to read about the lives of these young people. Boys and girls who have dedicated themselves to loving God in this modern era. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to read their life stories and ask for their intercession.The Saint Next Door- Welcome to saintsnmartyrs.com, here we provide informational pages on those who have lived saintly lives within their communities. Some have since been canonized, such as Carlo Acutis (Sept 2025), and others may someday be canonized saints. We hope you enjoy reading about these amazing young men and women who have lived in spiritual union with God.World Youth Day- View updated WYD information in the Young Adult SectionYoung and New Catholics- This site is especially developed to provide young people with much needed resources.