tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post2761296315787715798..comments2023-10-07T09:34:47.507-05:00Comments on Aggie Catholics: Top 20 Odd Patronages of SaintsMarcelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-89298824605557698612013-07-19T14:10:51.220-05:002013-07-19T14:10:51.220-05:00Texans rule ! No I am a native of NYC but lived in...Texans rule ! No I am a native of NYC but lived in and among the Texans and they are the original " can do " Americans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-48724601688787178052012-09-06T21:11:03.104-05:002012-09-06T21:11:03.104-05:00St. Joseph of Cupertino is also the patron of fina...St. Joseph of Cupertino is also the patron of final exams (an important one for students!) <br />The story goes that he was not too bright, but there was one verse of Scripture he could always expound upon eloquently. When, to enter the priesthood, he had to pass an oral exam, he was asked to explain that one verse of Scripture! So, he intercedes for students on their exams, that they be asked the questions they know the answers to! goldberry16https://www.blogger.com/profile/09446375384214650449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-34304855315018670462011-05-04T14:52:21.776-05:002011-05-04T14:52:21.776-05:00>Blessed Columba of Rietti - >Patron against...>Blessed Columba of Rietti - >Patron against sorcerers.<br />>Does this include Gandalf? Not >Gandalf, right?<br /><br />Of course not. Sorcerers are human - Gandalf isn't, appearance notwithstanding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015745990344837357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-72195245614202412512010-06-28T07:22:42.046-05:002010-06-28T07:22:42.046-05:00LOL... Cupertino for the astronauts... he knew how...LOL... Cupertino for the astronauts... he knew how to fly...<br /><br />Nice post...<br />love the saints and dream to be one of them <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-70885526149040897442010-06-23T20:41:26.925-05:002010-06-23T20:41:26.925-05:00Wasn't St. Frogo the father of Frodo Baggins? ...Wasn't St. Frogo the father of Frodo Baggins? :^)=)Anthony S. Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807873592896092136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-75379574499920675542010-06-23T19:25:04.151-05:002010-06-23T19:25:04.151-05:00I was hoping to see a patron saint of left-handers...I was hoping to see a patron saint of left-handers. There is a left-handed saint, isn't there?Saint Leftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134138022718524934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-28238554066090195082010-06-23T07:28:00.899-05:002010-06-23T07:28:00.899-05:00With regard to the question in #7: After they have...With regard to the question in #7: After they have been dead for a while.Gerry Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13320770229373239823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-41301802538092238062010-06-22T20:35:07.617-05:002010-06-22T20:35:07.617-05:00I love all in your list, except: St. Barbara is NO...I love all in your list, except: St. Barbara is NOT a patron saint against artillery. She is the patron saint OF artillery. <br /><br />-Sean Dailey, Catholic, U.S. Marine veteran, ARTILLERYMAN.chestertonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182959509678265514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-69441356471301737292010-06-22T17:34:05.356-05:002010-06-22T17:34:05.356-05:00Also, the patron of the USA - is The Immaculate Co...Also, the patron of the USA - is The Immaculate Conception of MaryMarcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-7187603441944685712010-06-22T17:32:16.249-05:002010-06-22T17:32:16.249-05:00Our Lady of Guadalupe is patron of The Americas an...Our Lady of Guadalupe is patron of The Americas and you are correct that Mary is the patron of all states, under different titles.<br /><br />But, this shouldn't take anything away from the greatness (pride) of Texas.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121158394600137195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5094967570243723764.post-40134611797953025082010-06-22T17:27:56.250-05:002010-06-22T17:27:56.250-05:00I haven't checked all 50 states, but something...I haven't checked all 50 states, but something tells me that they are all under the patronage of Mary in some way. Something about her already being the patron of our country I think. Just saying.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018636110887403574noreply@blogger.com