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The contents  of  the  following  pages  are  based on the  Catholic  doctrine  of  the  veneration  and invocation of  the  saints,  and  of  the  efficacy  of the  prayer  of  intercession. The legends  of  the individual "Holy  Helpers"  were  compiled  from authors whose  writings  have  the  approval  of  the Church.

In compliance  with  the  decrees  of  Pope  Urban VIII  of  1625,  1631,  and  1634,  the  compiler formally declares  that  he  submits  everything contained in  this  little  book  to  the  infallible  judgment of  the  Church,  and  that  he  claims  no  other than human  credibility  for  the  facts,  legends,  and miracles related,  except  where  the  Church  has otherwise decided.