Which Patron Saint should I choose?

    I never thought the question would be on my mind for so long. Since I had my conversion in Mexico, I felt strongly that I should choose a Saint whose relic I saw in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. St. José Sánchez del Río's toe was in the basilica. 

I had watched the movie about his life, and later I read the book about his life and fell deeper in love with his sacrifice. I was determined to have him be my patron Saint. Although, I had never asked for his intercession. Rarely had I ever asked for a Saint's intercession.

    Around March 19 of this year, I went to confession. I had confessed a sin I was addicted to, and Fr. Mike had advised me to pray for the intercession of St. Joseph for help with fighting this addiction. I did ask for help after that confession but thought little of it. Looking back at it a few days I had realized I had not fallen into the same sin for some time. That intercession I felt had been the first time I really made a leap away from sin. 

    I'm planning on making my confirmation at the end of the month and I still have doubts while writing this, but please pray for me. This life is not a sprint, and I need to accept that in this marathon trusting God and being grateful for what he does is what is important. I can admire both. I can ask for the intercession of both. They are both role models for me in my life and have both played a part in my journey towards God, just like Our Lady of Guadalupe. 

Our Lady of Guadalupe, St José, and St. Joseph pray for me and the person reading this.