| Patronage Name: | International Students | |||
| Patronage Category: | Occupations | Patronage Sub-Category: | Transportation | |
| Patronage Type: | Occupation | Patronage Scope: | Universal | |
| Primary Saints: | Bona of Pisa | Secondary Saints: | Nicholas of Myra | |
| Associated Feast Day: | May 29 | Primary Region: | Universal Church | |
| Associated Devotions: | ||||
| Novena to Bona of Pisa; feast day remembrance; simple intercessory prayer | ||||
| Associated Symbols: | ||||
| walking staff, shell, compass, road or ship | ||||
| Prayers: | ||||
| Prayer to Bona of Pisa for international students; novena for intercession; feast day prayer | ||||
| Common Situations & Needs: | ||||
| journeys, departures, safe arrival, travel uncertainties | ||||
| Summary | ||||
| This Catholic patronage of international students highlights Bona of Pisa as a prayerful advocate for skill, duty, generosity, and perseverance in one’s profession. | ||||
| Description | ||||
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When people pray about international students, Bona of Pisa is often named not as a magical solution, but as an intercessor who helps hearts stay close to Christ. As patron for international students, Bona of Pisa is remembered for guiding work toward integrity, service, and holiness. Many of the faithful bring intentions such as journeys, departures, safe arrival, travel uncertainties to this patronage, asking for wisdom, protection, endurance, and peace. Symbols such as walking staff, shell, compass, road or ship help make this devotion tangible in the middle of real daily concerns. Used with faith, this patronage can support a life of simple prayer, patient endurance, and deeper trust in God’s care. |
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