Dr. Jose Gregorio was born on October 26, 1864, in Venezuela. He studies medicine in Caracas and Paris, establishing a practice dedicated to helping the poor in northern Caracas. Between 1891 and 1916, Hernandez dedicated himself to teaching, medicine, and religious practice.
As soon as he was able, he retired from medicine and went to Italy to be a monk. His frail health, however kept him from taking all the vows, and he died in Venezuela in 1919, while helping and invalid. Although dead only 82 years, he is considered well on his way to becoming and official, canonized, saint,. In 1986 the Pope decade him “venerable.” One of the steps towards canonization.
After his life, the legend of Dr. Hernandez began to grow in Venezuela. People around the country started claiming to have been granted miracles after praying for his intercession to God. At present, Dr. Hernandez is commonly invoked as "José Gregorio" by both doctors and patients for healing purposes.He is also called upon for protection during overland journeys. Eventually, his name became known all over Latin America and Spain.
Holy Doctor Jose Gregorio Hernandez Prayer: “Holy Doctor of goodness and love, hear my prayers for the sick members of the our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and wellness. Transport me to a place where I can be in your presence to find healing, wholeness, and peace. AMEN."
Saints are spiritual beings who have been tasked with maintaining this Earth, watching over the affairs of humanity and each has dominion over a portion of nature. Each Saint is identified with natural forces as well as with human interests or endeavors. These Saints are mediators between humanity and the Supreme Being.
Pray to Saints because they are already in heaven, and they can intercede for you. In moments of anxiety, you need to hope and believe in something that helps you recover faith and maintain peace in your life.
A prayer is said before the candle as it burns. When the candle is first lit this prayer is to ask for what you desire or what help is needed in your life. Lighting a prayer candle as a way to leave the old behind and begin a new life just as if you were born again, the sense being akin to the resurrection and it leaves your sins behind you, giving a new aspect and a new look into your life, without being burdened by your old sins and you old mistakes.
Prayer is the master key. Prayer is the key to all earthy problems. Praying is more than just mere words, it myst come from deep within you, from you very soul. The exercise of prayer requires tranquility and peace of mind. The essence of prayer is faith, it is your motive power that comes from within you and its movement must be directed upwards to where all earthy favors come from.
Anyone can make their prayers come true. This is as sure as the rise of tomorrow’s sun. If you knew how you would feel if your prayer were answered, and if you could realize, consciously, just how you could awaken such a feeling in yourself, you will travel a long way toward learning how to make your dreams come true. Imagination is the beginning of creation. You must imagine what you desire and believe it to be true. True prayer can come only from within yourself.
Instructions: Light the candle with a match or lighter and say a prayer of your choice. You can put the candle out at anytime or let it burn to the end. Each time you relight the candle say a prayer to reenergize your goals. You can write your name on the glass of the candle to personalize the prayer. Use a black marker and write your name or another persons name on the candle. After the candle has fully burned down you can throw away the glass.
This candle is approximately 8” tall and weights 1 LB 11 OZ
