Prophecies involving saints are often regarding a person’s vocation, their time of death, the knowledge of the safety of those lost at sea, the fore-knowledge of whether a person at the point of death would or would not recover.
There are an array of Catholic Saints that exhibited the gift of prophecy.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux 1153
St. Bernard displayed this gift of prophecy regarding King Louis VI of France, who was in disagreement with local bishops and the Pope over a small issue and refused to resolve it.
St. Bernard had knowledge that King Louix VI’s position was not in concert with the will of God and saw into the future.
In a quiet and somber voice, he said, “Expect the chastisement which your crime deserves. Your eldest son will be taken away – he will die an early death.”
Two years later, Prince Philip – at the age of sixteen – was killed in a horse accident.
St. Dominic 1221
St. Dominic was preaching to the people of Segovia who were under a long spell of drought and famine.
As he was speaking, he suddenly stopped. When he again spoke, he said, “Fear nothing, my brethren, but trust in the Divine mercy. I announce to you good news, for today God will send you a plentiful rain and the drought shall be turned into plenty.”
There were no signs of such rain in the sky, but the crowds accepted his words and continued to listen to his sermon. At the end of his sermon, the rain began falling so powerfully that some people had difficulty returning home. The drought was over and plenty did again come to reign in the land.
St. Dominic was known to experience Marian Apparitions.
St. Anthony of Padua 1231
There were many prophecies associated with St. Anthony of Padua but one especially bearing repeating. There was a sinful and violent notary who lived at Puy-en-Velay. Whenever St. Anthony met him on the street, he would bow to the notary in great respect.
One day, the notary who suspected that St. Anthony was making fun of him got angry and threatened to kill him with a sword if the mocking did not stop.
St. Anthony, however, related to the notary “O my brother! You do not know the honor in store for you. I envy your happiness. I longed for the martyr’s palm, but the Lord denied it to me. But He has revealed to me that this grace is reserved for you.”
Eventually, the notary was converted from his previous life and did die a martyr’s death just as predicted.
Others Known to Demonstrate the Gift of Prophecy
Others who also were known to have gifts of prophecy included St. Benedict, Blessed Conrad of Ascoli, Blessed Margaret of Castello, St. Francis of Rome, St. Colette, St. Francis of Paola, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, St. Martin de Porres, St. Joseph of Cupertino, St. Gerard Majella, St. Paul of the Cross, Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, St. Anthony Mary Claret, St. John Bosco, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, St. Gemma Galgani, Brother Andre and Saint Padre Pio.
Related Reading
Readers may also enjoy learning about the Multiplication of Food and The Spiritual Gift of Invisibility.
Sources:
- Mysteries, Marvels and Miracles: In the Lives of the Saints, By Joan Carroll Cruz.
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