St John of God
From Patrons and Protectors: More Occupations
Art and Commentary by Michael O’Neil McGrath, OSFS. 2002
Yep we got one too. I am not sure if we are all covered, I’ll have to ask my rabbi, but St. John of God is our man.
Like many of us he had no trouble “taking part in the gambling, drinking, and pillaging that his comrades enjoyed.” He eventually cleaned up his act and then “A vision at age 41 brought him to Granada where he sold books from a little shop.”
And here is my vote for the Patron Saint of Bibles.
Dan “Southpaw”Smith. Smith is “a storyteller-preacher. He strives to model the teaching style of Jesus, who was a master storyteller. Smitty doesn’t just tell fluff stories to entertain, though. He’s always going somewhere and you’re always left whispering (in the words of Keanu Reeves), ‘Whoa.’ “
and here is his classic 2004 video, “Baby Got Book”
Thanks to Garrett Scott for the St John of God lead and Jim Watts of Iconic Books for the Dan “Southpaw” Smith lead