Saints and Healers: Models of Faith in Medicine - Hardcover

by Edgar A. Gamboa (Author), Mary M. Nave (Foreword by)

Saints and Healers is a spiritual and biographical work that explores the lives of saints, blesseds, and exemplary figures whose vocations were marked by compassion, service, and care for the sick and suffering. Drawing from the rich tradition of the Catholic Church, the book presents these men and women not merely as historical figures, but as models of holiness for those called to serve others, particularly within the healing professions.

Originally conceived as a spiritual handbook for medical practitioners, this revised and expanded edition reflects the enduring relevance of faith, conscience, and charity in an increasingly complex medical and cultural landscape. Each chapter offers a concise portrait of a saint or healer, framed by a carefully chosen epigraph and followed by questions for reflection, a spiritual exercise, and a prayer, inviting readers to integrate faith more deeply into their personal and professional lives.

Written with clarity and pastoral sensitivity, Saints and Healers speaks to healthcare professionals, clergy, religious, and lay readers alike. It encourages a renewed understanding of medicine and service as vocations rooted in love of God and neighbor, reminding readers that authentic healing attends not only to the body, but also to the dignity and sanctity of the human person.