Faithful hail Lorenzo Ruiz on 20th year of sainthood

By Beverly T. Natividad
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–The Catholic faithful, through the intercession of saints, ask for good health, a rich spouse, even the winning lotto numbers.

But if it’s strength they need to make great sacrifices, they turn to the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo Ruiz.

This year, Lorenzo Ruiz celebrates the 20th anniversary of his canonization in 1987.

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