{"product_id":"born-for-greater-things-st-aloysius-gonzaga-medal","title":"Born for Greater Things  St. Aloysius Gonzaga Medal","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBORN FOR GREATER THINGS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Aloysius Gonzaga Medal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe was born into privilege. He was offered status, wealth and power. He chose something greater.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBorn in Italy in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1568\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, Aloysius Gonzaga was the eldest son of an aristocratic family and heir to the Gonzaga title. His future appeared to have already been decided for him: privilege, influence and the life of a Renaissance nobleman. Instead, Aloysius gradually became convinced that his life belonged to God. He ultimately renounced his inheritance and entered the Society of Jesus, choosing a life of faith and service over the position the world had prepared for him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHis greatest testimony would come not through words, but through what he was willing to do for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhen disease spread through Rome, Aloysius cared personally for the sick. He served those suffering from the plague and eventually became ill himself. He died in Rome on \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJune 21, 1591, at only 23 years old\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. His short life became an extraordinary example of what can happen when purpose becomes greater than privilege and love becomes greater than self interest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Church later recognized \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Aloysius Gonzaga as a patron of Christian youth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making his story especially meaningful for young people learning to navigate ambition, pressure, identity, faith and the decisions that will shape their lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE MEANING BEHIND THE PIECE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe oval medal depicts \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Aloysius Gonzaga\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and carries the prayer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAINT ALOYSIUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u2028\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAY FOR US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBut this piece represents more than the image of a saint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is a reminder that \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyour circumstances do not have to determine your purpose.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe world may tell you what success should look like. It may offer recognition, money, popularity or status. Aloysius’s life tells another story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou were born for something greater.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWear this medal as a reminder to seek God before the world, character before recognition, service before status and purpose before approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY THIS PIECE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWe chose this piece because St. Aloysius’s story speaks powerfully to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is especially meaningful during the years when someone is discovering \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewho they are, what they believe and what kind of person they want to become\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFor a son stepping into adulthood.\u003cbr\u003eFor a student beginning a new chapter.\u003cbr\u003eFor someone preparing for Confirmation.\u003cbr\u003eFor the graduate wondering what comes next.\u003cbr\u003eFor the young person surrounded by pressure to become what the world expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd for anyone who needs the reminder:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour greatest life may not be the one the world planned for you. It may be the one God is calling you toward.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA meaningful faith gift for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esons, teenagers, young adults, students, graduates, Confirmation recipients, athletes, college students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, or anyone entering a new season of life. It can also be worn personally as a reminder to ask St. Aloysius Gonzaga’s intercession for courage, discernment, purity of intention and a life centered on God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaint:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e St. Aloysius Gonzaga\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Oval Patron Saint Medal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedal Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Small\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 14K Gold Filled\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gold Filled Light Curb Chain \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChain Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 13'' \u0026amp; 16'' inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Lobster Claw\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInscription: front\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e “SAINT ALOYSIUS PRAY FOR US”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplimentary Personalized Engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e (Optional)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Your Medal includes complimentary personalized engraving on the back of the medal. Add a name, initials, a meaningful date, or a short word of faith to create a keepsake that will be treasured for years to come.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurpose over status.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u2028\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eService over privilege.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u2028\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod over the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn for Greater Things.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JUDITH CRISTINA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49242198900971,"sku":"JC-MEDAL-SAG-14KGF","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/2918\/1931\/files\/BORN_FOR_GREATER_THINGS_St._Aloysius_Gonzaga_Medal.png?v=1786939698","url":"https:\/\/judithcristina.com\/products\/born-for-greater-things-st-aloysius-gonzaga-medal","provider":"JUDITH CRISTINA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}