St. John of God (Heart Disease) Healing Medal Holy Card

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives, and the one who seeks, finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8

Prayer 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 prayer and to join with others in assurance of these prayers.

In addition to prayer, the Saints protect us against harm, help strengthen our faith and offer spiritual guidance and healing. They are our models of prayer and their intercession helps present powerful prayers of healing to God on our behalf.

Our Patron Saints of Healing line offers hope and comfort to those who seek healing through the intercession of the Saints. Each holy card and medal set includes a high-quality prayer card that contains novena prayers specific to the affliction, a short biography of the patron saint 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 John of God was born in 1495 at Montemoro Novo, Evora, Portugal to a very poor couple. Following an impulse of his heart, he ran away from home to become a shepherd in Madrid, and then later, joined the Spanish Army.

At the age of 40, John returned home to find both of his parents dead. Stricken with guilt, he devoted himself to the ransom of Christian slaves in Africa. Years later, John found himself in Granada, Spain. After attending a sermon given by John of Avila, his heart was once again moved to change his life. John of God discerned his true vocation and started a hospital for all the poor and sick in Granada. In his hospital he created an atmosphere of welcome, peace and hospitality. After 10 years spent in the service of the suffering, Saint John of God's life came to an end when he contracted an illness of the heart.

He died in 1550 and was canonized in 1690.

He is recognized today as the patron of those suffering with heart disease. His feast day is March 8th.

Saint John of God, Pray for Us.