We’ve all been there…
It’s been a long day, you’re tired, but you can’t fall asleep. All you can seem to do is toss and turn. When you finally do fall asleep, the slightest noise wakes you up!
Next time this happens to you, don’t despair! You’re not alone—there are four saints you can turn to:
- St. Joseph: St. Joseph, sometimes even invoked as Sleeping St. Joseph, is widely recognized as the patron of a good night’s rest. In the Gospel of Matthew, God communicates with Joseph through dreams multiple times—guiding him to take Mary as his wife, flee to Egypt, and return safely to Nazareth. St. Joseph will help you find peace and remind you that God is always with you—even when you’re sleeping!
- St. Blaise: St. Blaise is best known as the patron saint of throat troubles, but he also has a lesser-known role as a helper for those who suffer from sleeplessness due to physical ailments. Blaise was a physician before he became a bishop, and his compassion and healing abilities were legendary. You can ask St. Blaise to intercede when physical discomfort—whether from a sore throat, nagging cough, or other illness—disrupts your sleep.
- St. Dymphna: Often, our restlessness is caused by worry and anxiety. In these times, turn to St. Dymphna for her intercession and comfort. St. Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from anxiety, depression, and mental illness, will bring your worries directly to Christ and help calm your mind. Her story is one of courage: she fled her home after her father, suffering from severe mental illness, threatened her safety. When your worries or mental anguish keep you awake, ask St. Dymphna to bring you peace and a good night’s sleep.
- St. Michael the Archangel: The next time you are frightened by a nightmare or fearful imaginings, invoke the protection of St. Michael. As a powerful warrior, he is always ready to do battle for your peace. If you sense anything evil or disturbing in your dreams or thoughts, call on St. Michael! Praying the St. Michael Prayer will help you feel safe and ready to sleep again.
God our loving Father wants to be a part of every moment of your life—including your sleepless nights. Invoke these four saints the next time you are up late and transform a restless moment into a prayerful one!
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