Stories of Hope
According to statistics from the World Health Organization, around 70% of all people have or will face some form of trauma in their lifetime (1).
These statistics mean that the majority of people are affected by trauma, and that many people are seeking healing from their experiences.
For Catholics walking this healing journey, heavenly intercessors who have faced a similar experience and found healing and resilience can be a source of hope and important lessons.
The problem is that the traumatic experiences and healing journeys of many saints are rarely discussed.
Where Tria Corda Ministry Comes In
On Stories of Hope, Tria Corda Ministry aims to tell the stories of saints who faced various types of trauma and to draw out the lessons we can learn from them for our own healing journeys.
Our goal: That you will discover one saint who faced something similar to you and find in that saint an example and intercessor for your own healing journey.
Below, you will find many blog posts telling these Stories of Hope. Additionally, you can discover more Stories of Hope by subscribing to our weekly newsletter and our Healing With the Saints retreat.
Recent Blog Posts
St. Dymphna: The Story of the Patron Saint of Mental Illness
St. Dymphna is the patron saint of those suffering from mental illness and those who are victims of incest.
St. Monica: The Power of Intercession
St. Monica was born into a Christian family in the African part of the Roman Empire. At a young age, she married a pagan named Patricius, with whom she had multiple children, the most famous of which was Augustine.
Monica is best known for her fervent intercession for the conversion of Augustine. She prayed for his conversion in tears for many years, continually persevering in prayer as it seemed her son was slipping farther away from the Church. She even followed him to Rome to encourage him to convert. She lived to see him baptized before her death.
St. Germaine Cousin: God Used Her Suffering for Good
St. Germaine Cousin is the patron saint of victims of child abuse, so she is a great intercessor for those who have faced childhood trauma.
Servant of God Leonie Martin: There is Always Hope
Servant of God Leonie Martin is on the path to sainthood, and is best known for being the daughter of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin and the sister of St. Therese of Lisieux.
You might remember Leonie as the troubled sister if you have read anything about the holy Martin family.
Pope St. John Paul II: The Origin Story
Pope St. John Paul II was born in Poland in 1920. By the age of 21, he had lost all of his immediate family members.
The Holy Family: Our Intercessors and Examples When Facing TraumaThe Holy Family
Tria Corda Ministry is named in honor of the three hearts of the Holy Family for two reasons:
They are a great source of healing
They are also great examples of healing and resilience following trauma that we can look to as examples and intercessors.
Chiara Corbella Petrillo: A Pro-Life Mission Born From Trauma
Venerable Chiara Corbella Petrillo is currently on the path to sainthood. Her story is an inspiring one.
She was born in Italy, and in her 20s, met her husband Enrico on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. Soon after they married, the couple discovered they were expecting their first child, a daughter they named Maria.