Patron Saint for Struggling Students

[DameAgnes]

Apparently St. Joseph of Cupertino was learning disabled and he is the patron for students who struggle. Who knew?

http://aleteia.org/2016/05/05/stressing-over-final-exams-seek-out-saint-joseph-of-cupertino/

 

[DominicanHeart]

50 minutes ago, DameAgnes said:

Apparently St. Joseph of Cupertino was learning disabled and he is the patron for students who struggle. Who knew?

http://aleteia.org/2016/05/05/stressing-over-final-exams-seek-out-saint-joseph-of-cupertino/

 

I knew that. He's my best friend! 

[Luigi]

John Vianney would be another good one - apparently he barely made it through the seminary!

[PhuturePriest]

17 minutes ago, Luigi said:

John Vianney would be another good one - apparently he barely made it through the seminary!

"Barely" is an understatement. Not only did he barely make it through, he in fact flunked out once, and almost did so twice.

[truthfinder]

IIRC, his patronage also relates to procrastination. 

[Era Might]

Why not all the Apostles. Didn't Jesus say to them, have I been so long with you, and are you still without knowledge?

[Gabriela]

2 hours ago, Era Might said:

Why not all the Apostles. Didn't Jesus say to them, have I been so long with you, and are you still without knowledge?

Good one.

 

I knew he was the patron saint of struggling students. I've heard it suggested that he may have been autistic. I love him for his humility.

[DominicanHeart]

4 minutes ago, Gabriela said:

Good one.

 

I knew he was the patron saint of struggling students. I've heard it suggested that he may have been autistic. I love him for his humility.

Of course that was way back before learning disabilities could be treated 

[Amppax]

5 hours ago, truthfinder said:

IIRC, his patronage also relates to procrastination. 

Then I should do a perpetual novena to him. I'll start tomorrow. 

Edited May 6, 2016 by Amppax