REGINA: Like sports?
EDDIE: Many young men who are involved in sports choose St. Sebastian – a Patron of Athletes, as their Confirmation saint. St. Peregrine, a Patron for those suffering from cancer, is also popular due to the number of people affected by the disease. Other Saints and Blesseds who are always popular are St Maximillian Kolbe, The Martyrs of Sebaste, Blessed Solanus Casey, St. Josephine Bakhita, St. Patrick, Miguel Pro, St. Anthony, St Rita of Cascia, St Anthony, and St Martin de Porres. You never know which saint will have a special influence on a particular young person.
REGINA: Any Saints who have been powerful intercessors for the Society?
EDDIE: I believe they are all powerful intercessors for us, and especially those whom we helped by our prayers during their stay in Purgatory. I believe the saints truly support our mission to catechize and evangelize young people. They all have intercessory power and grace for us if we only ask for it! We continually reinforce to young people that just as we pray for each other, we can and must ask the saints for their prayers as well. They are with God and are so willing to help us in this life. We believe Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey is a powerful intercessor for us. He’s been one of our special intercessor patrons from the beginning of the apostolate.
REGINA: How can parishes or schools get involved with this?
EDDIE: They must first and foremost, obtain the permission of the Parish Priest/Pastor or Principal. DTS is extremely affordable and quick and easy to implement. Resources and support is also available for all of our DTS chapters. To then begin the process, applications can be submitted online at www.DeadTheologiansSociety.com.
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