She didn't have to stop. The crowd was pressing in, the soldiers were shouting, and the road to Calvary was no place for a woman to step forward. But Veronica stepped forward anyway. She took her veil, pressed it to the face of Jesus, and in that single act of courage and compassion, she gave us one of the most tender moments in the entire Passion story.

And on that cloth, His face remained.

This beautifully laminated Prayer to St. Veronica card honors the woman who dared to show mercy when mercy was costly — and invites us to ask her intercession for the courage to do the same.

Card Details:

• Laminated cardstock with gold colour accents
• 2.5" × 4.5" — fits perfectly in a wallet, Bible, or pocket
• Classic religious art image on the front
• Full prayer text on the back
• Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100

Prayer to St. Veronica

O my Jesus, Saint Veronica served You on the way to Calvary
by wiping Your beloved face with a towel,
on which Your sacred image then appeared.
She protected this treasure,
and whenever people touched it,
they were healed of their diseases.

Grant me, through her intercession,
the grace to keep Your image ever in my heart,
and to wipe away the tears of those who suffer.
May I, like Veronica, have the courage
to step forward in love
when others step away.
Amen.

A Personal Note from Shawn

St. Veronica is one of my favorite figures in the entire Passion narrative — not because she performed a miracle, but because she simply showed up. As a mental health clinician, I work with people every day who are carrying their own crosses. What they need most is not a solution. They need someone to step forward, to see them, to wipe their face. Veronica teaches us that sometimes the holiest thing we can do is just be present. That's the spirit behind ShopCatholic — and behind every card we carry.

I'm Shawn Kilgarlin — wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and Life Coach. Every Christmas Eve, I donate thousands of gifts to those in need through Holy Angels. I volunteer at addiction treatment centers and fund this mission from my own heart. When you purchase a ShopCatholic prayer card, you're participating in that mission of giving. Thank you. 🙏

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was St. Veronica, and is she in the Bible?
St. Veronica's story comes to us through Sacred Tradition rather than Scripture — she is the woman who wiped the face of Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, the sixth station of the Cross. Her name is believed to derive from the Latin vera icon, meaning "true image" — because the cloth she used is said to have retained the imprint of Christ's face. The relic, known as the Veil of Veronica, is venerated at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. She is the patron saint of laundry workers, photographers, and — beautifully — of those who show compassion to the suffering.

When is this card a meaningful gift?
This card is especially powerful for anyone in a caregiving role — nurses, social workers, teachers, parents, hospice workers, or anyone who shows up for others day after day. It's also a wonderful Lenten gift, a First Communion keepsake, or a card to tuck into a sympathy note. Anyone who has ever wiped someone else's tears will feel seen by St. Veronica.

Can I order these in bulk for my parish or ministry?
Absolutely! Cards are available in packs up to 100 for standard orders. For larger needs, our custom print option starts at 1,000 cards, takes approximately 5 days, and can be ordered in any quantity. When Pope Francis visited the United States, he ordered 15,000 "Praying with Five Fingers" cards — a reminder of just how powerful a simple prayer card can be. Contact us to discuss your custom order. 🙏