THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - ERASMUS

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

Saint Erasmus of Formiae, also known as Elmo, was a Christian saint and martyr, who according to Christian tradition, died around 303.

He is the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain and intestinal ailments and his feast day is June 2nd.

CROSS OF THE LIVING GOD # 2

 

Cross of the living god

Shine into the darkness

Keep us safe in your light

And you will always bless

Because you’re always there

Answering all my Prayer

Gentle Jesus, Gentle God

THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - DENIS

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

According to Christian tradition, Saint Denis, also referred to as Dionysius, is a Christian martyr and saint.

He was Bishop of Paris in the third century and was martyred in connection with the Decian persecution of Christians when he was beheaded.

It is said that after his head was cut off, Denis is said to have picked it up and walked six miles, preaching a sermon the entire way.

He is the patron saint of Paris, France and also protects against headaches and his feast day is October 9th.

CROSS OF THE LIVING GOD # 1

 

Cross of the living God

Cast your gentle shadow

Keep us safe within its lee

And I will always know

You will answer my Prayer

Because you’re always there

Gentle Jesus, Gentle God

THE ATHEISTS LAST WORDS

 

The atheist spent his whole life

Denying the existence of a deity

Preached to all who would listen

The atheist thoughts of his reality

He even stated that the universe

Was created quite accidently

Even on his final day on earth

He was content there was no deity

But a moment before he crashed

He cried out “oh God help me”

THE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS - CYRIACUS

 

The Fourteen Holy Helpers are a group of saints venerated together in Roman Catholicism because their intercession was believed to be particularly effective against various diseases.

This group of "helpers in need" originated in 14th century Rhineland, due largely as a result of the epidemic that grew to become the Black Death, but their veneration spread almost as quickly as the plague.

 

Cyriacus, sometimes called Cyriac, according to Christian tradition, is a Christian martyr killed in the persecution of Christians by Diocletian.

He protects against temptation on the death-bed and is feasted on August 8th.

MY SOUL WAS FORGED IN HEAVEN

 

My soul was forged in heaven

And my heart was filled with love

My faith is as strong as iron

I am akin to the angels above

Until my soul returns to heaven

And I bask in eternal love