St. Theresa's Prayer:
May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are
exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite
possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you
have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you
be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into
your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and
love. It is there for each and every one of us.

Thank you for posting this rainbow. So very nice to read first thing in
the morning. Words to accept, understand and bring warmth to one's
soul.

Agatha of Catania

The city prefect tried to force Agatha to have sex with him. In this way
she could have escaped punishment for being a Christian. She declined
his offer, and he sent her off to a brothel. There she refused to serve
customers. As punishment, her breasts were cut off. Agatha protects
against breast cancer and she helps rape victims. She is also invoked
against earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Agnes of Rome

She too preferred death to losing her viginity. Her main attribute is a
lamb, probably because her name Agnes resembles the latin word for lamb
agnus. Betrothed couples ask her for protection, and so do rape victims.

Apollonia

A deaconess in Alexandria. She refused to renounce Christ and her teeth
were broken during torture. They threatened to burn her if she
persisted. She didn't wait, but jumped into the fire herself. She
protects against toothaches and is patroness of dentists.

Ursula of Cologne

According to one of the versions of her life story saint Ursula was
martyred by the Huns together with 11,000 other girls and women. Saint
Ursula became patron of Catholic education, especially of girls. The
order of the Ursulines established many schools.

Barbara

Saint Barbara was locked up in a tower by her own father because of her
disobedience. She escaped but was caught again. Her father then killed
her. Thereupon he was instantly struck by lightning. Saint Barbara
became patroness to all kinds of builders, not just to those who make
towers. She also protects against lightning, explosions and death by
artillery.

Catherine of Alexandria

Saint Catherine survived torture on the wheel, because it broke. It
injured many bystanders. She was then killed by the sword. She triumphed
over the emperor Maxentius, who is often depicted lying at her feet. The
association with a wheel made Catherine patroness of spinsters; her
learning was recognized by librarians; her debating skills made her
popular among lawyers.

Thank you. :)

Such sadness and pain endured to give us hope, faith, belief. I have
never known the origins of what you have shared. Thank you Roy

AMEN