Patron Saint of boatmen, butchers, farm workers, fish dealers, fishermen,  happy marriages, maidens, miners, paralytics, pregnant women,  ropemakers, sailmakers, sailors, singers, spinsters, textile workers, water  carriers, and women who wish to become mothers. Invoked against  cramps, convulsions, dysentery, fever, gout, neck pain, paralysis, sore  throats, and whooping cough.

The Feast of St. Andrew, celebrated on November 30th, commemorates  the life and witness of St. Andrew, the brother of St. Peter and one of the  first disciples called by Jesus. Andrew, a fisherman by trade, is renowned for his role as a dedicated follower of Christ and his pivotal role in  spreading the Gospel.

According to the Gospels, Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist before  he encountered Jesus. When Jesus invited him to follow Him, Andrew  responded with immediate faith and zeal, bringing his brother Simon Peter  to Jesus, thus playing a crucial role in the formation of the early Church.

St. Andrew's feast is a celebration of his steadfast commitment to Christ  and his missionary spirit. After the Resurrection, Andrew traveled  extensively to spread the teachings of Jesus, eventually reaching regions  such as Greece and Asia Minor. His martyrdom on an X-shaped cross,  known as the "Saltire" or "St. Andrew's Cross," further signifies his  unwavering dedication.

The Feast of St. Andrew serves as a  reminder of the call to evangelize and  the importance of responding to Christ's invitation with wholehearted  faith. As we honor St. Andrew, we  reflect on his example of discipleship  and renewal in our own lives, striving  to follow Christ with the same fervor  and commitment.

Prayer: Saint Andrew the Apostle,  God called you, and you listened and  responded. After responding, the Son  of God formed you, taught you, and  prepared you for the mission He  entrusted to you. Please pray for me,  that I will more fully imitate your  willing acceptance of Christ in my life,  so that I will be able to be more fully  formed by Him and used by Him to  be an instrument of His saving Cross  to the world. Saint Andrew, pray for  me. Jesus, I trust in You.