Blessed Beato Aníbal María Holy Card from Rome

This beautifully crafted Italian holy card features a reverent portrait of Beato Aníbal María Di Francia on the front, rendered in rich, warm oil painting tones. The artwork captures the gentle yet determined expression of this beloved servant of God, dressed in his traditional black clerical attire with white collar. The painting's background features soft impressionistic brushstrokes in muted purples, greens, and warm earth tones, creating an atmosphere of peaceful contemplation. The reverse side presents a comprehensive biography in Spanish and includes the official prayer (ORACION) for his intercession, along with the distinctive seal of the Rogationists.

Beato Aníbal María Di Francia (Messina, 1851-1927) was moved from his youth by boundless love for God and neighbor. He considered Jesus's mandate especially effective for the salvation of all human beings: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest" (Mt. 9:38). He is unanimously recognized as the "apostle of prayer for vocations" and the "father of the poor and orphans," having founded the Rogationist Fathers and the Daughters of Divine Zeal to carry out these ideals not only in Europe but also in Africa, Asia, America, and Oceania. Pope John Paul II proclaimed him "Beato" on October 7, 1990, and he awaits canonization as a saint.

This devotional card, coming from a nun estate, is printed on quality cardstock and includes the full prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus asking for the intercession of Beato Aníbal María, along with contact information for the Rogationists in Rome. Made in Italy by the Rogationist Fathers, this holy card serves as both a prayer aid and a tangible connection to this remarkable founder's charism of prayer for vocations and service to the poor.

This piece has been blessed by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square.

Spiritual Benefits:

• Deepens devotion to Beato Aníbal María Di Francia and his mission
• Encourages prayer for religious vocations
• Provides spiritual protection and comfort through his intercession
• Serves as a tangible reminder of charity toward the poor and orphans
• Blessed by Pope Leo XIV for added spiritual merit
• Makes a meaningful Catholic gift for seminarians, religious, and those devoted to vocations

Carry this blessed holy card as a daily reminder to pray for vocations and to serve the poorest among us with the same boundless charity that defined Beato Aníbal María's life.