San Pellegrino: the patron saint of cancer patients protects us!

I want to dedicate this devotion to San Pellegrino to help all the needy and those with cancer or other serious diseases. He has always been a point of reference and hope for all those who struggle day by day to stay alive and not leave their loved ones. So we pray: O 'San Pallegrino protect my body and intercede for me Towards a new life without hostile torments. Have mercy on a humble sinner and grant me grace. Without indulging I turn to you who love and protect us all. Do not abandon Us and give us strength against evil.

San Pellegrino, we come to you with confidence to implore your help from God in need. You have instantly converted from a worldly life thanks to the good example of a single holy person. In your kindness, ask the Lord to heal us in body, mind and soul as well. We can therefore also imitate you in doing His work with renewed vigor and strength.

San Pellegrino is the patron saint of all those suffering from cancer, foot ailments or any incurable disease. He was originally from Forlì in Italy and died in 1345 at the age of 85. As a young man he led a worldly and dissolute life. It changed its way of life thanks to the good example of San Filippo Benizi. One day he happened to hit St. Philip in anger and was converted instantly when the saint turned the other cheek to him to hit him.

This special prayer I am sure will help us to enter into the graces of Our Lord and to protect all souls in need. In addition to healing the body it will help us to cleanse our soul of common sins to purify it before a probable ascent into the celestial kingdom. Pray hard and believe what you ask and you will be heard. Do not be afraid of any evil, as those who follow San Pellegrino also pursue the path of salvation.