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 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 Bernardine was born at MassaMarttima, in the territory of Siena Italy,in 1380 to a noble family. At age 6, he wasorphaned and left to be raised by his aunt.In 1397 he completed a course in civil andcanon law, whereupon he joined theConfraternity of Our Lady, connected with thehospital of Santa Maria della Scala, to helpserve the sick and begin a secluded religious life.
Bernardine joined the Franciscan Order in1402, was ordained in 1404 and began hismissionary career in 1417. Unfortunately,his lungs had a natural defect that preventedhis voice from being heard by large groups.Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin,he was delivered from his respiratory defectand his voice grew stronger with every sermon.His career is a record of tireless preachingjourneys, usually afoot, all over Italy.
He died in 1444 and was canonized in 1450.
Saint Bernardine of Siena is recognized todayas the patron of those who suffer fromrespiratory ailments. His feast day is May 20th.
Saint Bernardine of Siena, Pray for Us.
