Blessed Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros (1864-1919) was a Venezuelan
physician
known for his kindness and humility as well as his remarkable
healing abilities.
A selfless and religious man, he often treated the poor
without charging a fee.
While bringing medicine to a patient one day, Dr. Hernández
was struck by a car and killed.
Shortly after his death, patients and physicians alike
began to feel his healing presence,
and over the years, many have attributed miracle healings to
José Gregorio. For many years there was
a strong movement to have the Catholic Church declare
José Gregorio a saint,
although he had ranked among the most popular "people's saints"
in Latin America for decades.
In early 2025, Pope Francis ordered his canonization, and sainthood was reaffirmed by Pope Leo XIV in October of that year.
José Gregorio is one of two Venezuelan citizens to receive such recognition by the Roman Catholic Church.
In Venezuela and Colombia especially, the name of
Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been invoked by both doctors
and patients for healing.
He has also been called upon for protection during journeys
over land,
and his picture (below) appears in many buses, taxis
and trucks.
Prayers to "El Siervo de Dios" (The Humble Servant of God), José Gregorio Hernández.
The following prayers may be recited to invoke the healing
presence of Saint José Gregorio Hernández.
The first is an English translation of the best-known
prayer in Spanish to Saint José Gregorio:
I.
Oh, my all-powerful Lord! You have brought your beloved
servant Jose Gregorio to Your heart,
and to whom, with Your great mercy, gave the power to
heal the sick of this world.
Give him, Lord, as Spiritual Physician, the grace to
heal me, both in body and soul.
I ask you this favor, Dear Lord, in the name of Your
beloved Son
who taught us to pray "Our Father who art in Heaven..."
II.
Dear God, I am grateful for your healing blessings through
your servant José Gregorio,
to whom you gave the power to heal the sick of this world.
Lord, by Your Grace, please grant him the divine power
to help me heal both my body and soul.
Lord, I pray that I may follow the example of José Gregorio
in my life,
and be a channel for humility, charity and loving kindness.
Amen.
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