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St. John of God Patron
Saint
St. John of God dedicated his life to caring for the
sick and the poor. He founded the Brothers Hospitaller
of Saint John of God who continue his work of serving
the sick and those in need even today, five centuries
after his death.
St. John of God is the patron saint
of:
* The sick
* Widows
* Orphans
* Prisoners
* The poor
* Publishers
* Printers
* Hospitals
St. John of God once said, "If we reflected
on the breadth of God's mercy, we would never cease
doing good."
Carrying on the Good Works of St. John of God
Many Catholics wishing to carry on the charitable works
of St. John of God wear a St. John of God medal or a
St. John of God necklace. In this way, the St. John
of God pendant reminds them to show mercy and kindness
wherever they go in their daily lives, following the
scripture reading:
(Matthew 25:34-40) 34 Then the King will say to those
on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation
of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger
and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed
me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and
you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him,
saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see
you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe
you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and
visit you?' 40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly,
I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these
my brothers, you did it to me.'
St. John of God lived his life by this Gospel passage,
always giving to those in need.
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