Manufacturer Part Number: MC013
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, andthe door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives,and the one who seeks, finds, and to the one who knocks, the doorwill be opened." Matthew 7:7-8Prayer is an essential tool for healing and is an excellent source of comfort,courage and strength for those who are suffering. During times of illness,disease or a life challenge, nothing is more important than to offer prayerand to join with others in assurance of these prayers.In addition to prayer, the Saints protect us against harm, help strengthen ourfaith and offer spiritual guidance and healing. They are our models of prayerand their intercession helps present powerful prayers of healing to God onour behalf.Our Patron Saints of Healing line offers hope and comfort to those whoseek healing through the intercession of the Saints. Each holy card and medalset includes a high-quality prayer card that contains novena prayers specificto the affliction, a short biography of the patron saint and an oxidized silverpatron saint medal.Holy Card: Full-Color Cardstock 2 1⁄2" W x 4" H (closed)
Saint Medal: Oxidized Silver 1" HIncludes a full-color holy card with two healing prayers, a saint biography and an oxidized silver patron saint medal.Saint Alphonsus was born near Naples, Italy,in 1696. He was a hard-working student andreceived his degree in law at age 16. Shortly after,he became a famous lawyer. In 1723,he lost a case and, in spite of parental opposition,he decided to become a priest.He preached with zeal and in 1732,God called him to found the Congregationof the Most Holy Redeemer. Alphonsus wrotenumerous books, worked relentlessly throughmissions and offered spiritual directionand peace to people through the sacramentof Reconciliation. His last years werecharacterized by intense arthritic suffering.He died in 1787, was canonized in 1839, andwas proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1871.Saint Alphonsus is recognized todayas the patron of those suffering from arthritis.His feast day is August 1st.Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us. -- Paper/Oxidized Metal -- Card: (closed) 2 1/2" W x 4" H; (open) 5" W x 4" H; Medal: 1" H
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