About Saint Lidwina
Lidwina, born in Schiedam in 1380, suffered a serious skating accident as a teenager and lived with increasing chronic illness for decades. Confined largely to bed, she became known for intense prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and counsel to visitors. Medieval accounts include extraordinary claims, while modern diagnoses remain speculative; her endurance inspired widespread devotion.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Lidwina
God who remains near in long suffering, you sustained Saint Lidwina through disability and years of dependence. Through her intercession, comfort people with chronic illness, support family caregivers, and keep us from confusing human worth with health or productivity. Amen.
