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Only in Print: Saints in The Time of Coronavirus

These saints have helped Catholics across the ages to overcome ailments and obstacles in their lives, since the time of the Black Plague. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

The Tablet Staff

During hard times, we can ask for the intercession of saints to help us to reach God and receive His grace. In moments of danger, His healing power can help people of faith find relief.

“When we speak about intercession, it’s like we ask a favor, a miracle to a good friend of Jesus because they received the same power from the Holy Spirit during their earthly life and also after for eternity,” explained Father Alessandro Linardi, parochial vicar at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst…


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