"I shall be able to do much more for you in Heaven than I can now while I am on earth," Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968)

 

The intercessions of the Saints are powerful, greater than while they are on earth. In this life, they are not yet perfected. Thus, their prayer is still limited, though they are growing in holiness. In heaven, they are in full perfection and union with God. Their prayer before the throne of God is therefore perfect, according to the will of God. This is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about this subject.

 “The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives, the transmission of their writings, and their prayer today. They contemplate God, praise him and constantly care for those whom they have left on earth. When they entered into the joy of their Master, they were ‘put in charge of many things.’ Their intercession is their most exalted service to God's plan. We can and should ask them to intercede for us and for the whole world.” (CCC 2683)

 When we don't know what to pray for, ask your guardian angel and your patron saint. They know exactly what is best for you, according to the will of God.