Manufacturer Part Number: MC021
"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 Francis was born to a noble family nearAnnecy in Savoy, a region of France, in 1567.He received a doctorate in canon and civil lawfrom the University of Padua, but chose to enter thepriesthood in 1593 against his family's wishes.Saint Francis' first years as a priest were spentevangelizing in the Chablais region of France.He preached with zeal and worked tirelessly toconvert those who would not listen. He often took illbecause of his constant load of preaching, visiting,and instruction - even catechizing a deaf manso he could take first Communion. He triumphedin overcoming the heresies of Calvinism andconverted many Protestants back to the Church.He was eventually appointed coadjutor bishopof Geneva in 1599, bishop in 1602, and in 1610,he helped found the Order of the Visitation.He died in 1622, was canonized in 1665,and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877.Saint Francis de Sales is recognized todayas the patron of those suffering from hearing loss.His feast day is January 24th.Saint Francis de Sales, 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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