Saints for the Sick: Heavenly Help for Those Who Suffer

Saints for the Sick presents 76 mini-biographies of Catholics who endured profound suffering—from cancer and paralysis to mental illness—with faith and grace. Written by bestselling author Joan Carroll Cruz, these accounts span from historical figures like St. Damien of Molokai to contemporary saints whose canonization causes remain active in Rome. The book includes stories of children as young as six who embraced suffering with spiritual resolve, alongside adults facing disability, deformity, and terminal illness. An index of ailments connects readers with patron saints for their specific struggles, offering both inspiration and heavenly intercession for those navigating bodily affliction through a Catholic lens.