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I have a friend who's son has Crohns disease. My dd and I have been learning about he history of Novenas, and thought we should say one for them. Does anyone know a patron Saint of Crohns? If not, what Novena would you advise?
Thank you!
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There are a few patron saints against stomach diseases or intestinal diseases, Brice, Charles Borromeo, Emerentiana, Erasmus, Timothy, Wolfgang. Crohns isn't listed in particular.
Bowel Disorders is Bonaventure.
Here's the whole list of diseases. And here's another list.
Erasmus is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers who were invoked during the time of the Black Plague. Each of these saints has different maladies to invoke, but all the saints were invoked against the plague.
While you can pray to the patron saint of a certain disease, don't feel limited by that. Pray a novena to any favorite saint or to Mary for your special intention.
HTH.
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Jennifer,
I also meant to add if you choose a saint, I can help you track down a novena.
When I Googled around, I found some mother prayed to St. Anthony of Padua to get pregnant, and she had Crohn's.
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I would be interested in suggestions for prayer (a recommended saint or a particular prayer to say) for my dad who has an aortic aneurism. Thanks.
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Dawn wrote:
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St. John of God
Lift up your heart
Litany to St. John of God
But I was also thinking praying to the Sacred Heart or Immaculate Heart of Mary, or St. Joseph (since he's a husband and father). I think of March as "HIS" month, and that he's listening even more to our requests in March.
Novena to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that having engaged here below your Heavenly power I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
Saint Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.
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Thank you very much, Jenn ~ as always, I appreciate your help. 
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Thank you, Jenn! I'm sorry I didn't thank you right away. I found your information very helpful. My daughter and I are on day three of a novena to St. Timothy. Since my dd is only 4 1/2, this one is perfect for us to do together.
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