St Josemaria Escriva Medal - Patron of Diabetics - Vintage Reproduction

Description

St Josemaria Escriva was the founder of the Opus Dei, a Catholic organization that is dedicated to teaching that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life can be a path to sanctity. When he died in 1975 at the age of 73, Opus Dei numbered over 60,000 and could be found on five continents.O God, through the mediation of Mary our Mother, you granted your priest St. Josemaría countless graces, choosing him as a most faithful instrument to found Opus Dei, a way of sanctification in daily work and in the fulfillment of the Christian's ordinary duties. Grant that I too may learn to turn all the circumstances and events of my life into occasions of loving You and serving the Church, the Pope and all souls with joy and simplicity, lighting up the pathways of this earth with faith and love. Deign to grant me, through the intercession of St. Josemaría, the favor of ... (make your request). Amen.This medal is made of sterling silver and will come with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, so it's ready to give as a present to someone else or yourself.Size: 3/4 inchMaterial: Sterling silver. Chains are also sterling silver.