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Praying is a cardinal means for healing. It is a great source of comfort, strength and courage for those who are suffering. During times of hardship or illness, nothing is more helpful than to offer prayer and to join loved ones in assurance of these prayers. Saints, on another hand, protect us from harm, help strengthen our faith and offer spiritual guidance and healing. They are our examplars of prayer and their intervention helps devote powerful healing prayers to God on our behalf.

Our exalted Patron Saints of Healing line offers hope and comfort to those who seek healing through the intercession of the Saints. This holy card and medal set includes an elegant prayer card that contains novena prayers for those who suffer from arthritis, a short biography of Saint Alphonsus and an oxidized silver patron saint medal.

Holy Card: Full-Color Cardstock 2 1⁄2" W x 4" H (closed)
Saint Medal: Oxidized Silver 1" H

Includes 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 and received 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 Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Alphonsus wrote numerous books, worked relentlessly through missions and offered spiritual direction and peace to people through the sacrament of Reconciliation. His last years were characterized by intense arthritic suffering.

He died in 1787, was canonized in 1839, and was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1871.

Saint Alphonsus is recognized today as the patron of those suffering from arthritis. His feast day is August 1st.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Pray for Us.