Description:
"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 new 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.
Matt Talbot was born May 2, 1856,
the second of 12 children born to Charles and
Elizabeth Talbot. He grew up in the poverty
of Dublin's inner city and began drinking
at age 12. He quickly became a chronic
alcoholic and spent most of his teens
and early adulthood frequenting pubs.
After 16 years of drinking, Matt decided
to find a priest, go to confession, and take
a pledge to stop drinking. He found sobriety
through much prayer, daily Mass,
hard work, and self-sacrifice.
Matt remained sober for 40 years until he died
in 1925. Penitential chains were found wrapped
around his body after his death and his
reputation for holiness became widespread.
In 1931, the Church made its first inquiry into
Matt Talbot's life. The decree on his virtues was
issued on October 3, 1975, by Pope Paul VI.
Venerable Matt Talbot is recognized today as
the patron of those suffering from alcoholism.
His life story has been an inspiration for
alcoholics throughout the world.
