Saint Veronica 

Saint Veronica is known for having served Christ on his way to Calvary. It is said that she wiped his face with her veil and an image of Jesus’ face is said to have remained on the cloth. The story of Veronica and her veil is one of the most famous Christian legends. We are reminded to treat people with utmost respect and kindness because as we do for others, we do for Him!

St. Veronica Prayer

O My Jesus, Saint Veronica served You

on the way to Calvary by wiping

Your beloved face with a towel on

which Your sacred image then appeared.

She protected this treasure, and whenever

people touched it, they were miraculously

healed. I ask her to pray for the growth

of my ability to see Your sacred image

in others, to recognize their hurts, to

stop and join them on their difficult

journeys, and to feel the same compassion

for them as she did for You. Show me

how to wipe their faces, serve their needs,

and heal their wounds, reminding me

that as I do this for them, I also do this

for You. Saint Veronica, pray for me.

Amen. ​