There are many definitions of what a Saint is. For example, a Saint is an example of holiness that we can follow with confidence, or a saint is always someone through whose life we learn what God is like - and of what we are called to be.
We pray with saints, not to them. Have you ever asked anyone to pray for you when you were having a hard time? Why did you choose to ask that person? You may have chosen someone you could trust, or someone who understood your problem, or someone who was close to God. Those are all reasons we ask saints to pray for us in times of trouble. Since saints led holy lives and are close to God in heaven, we feel that their prayers are particularly effective. Often we ask particular saints to pray for us if we feel they have a particular interest in our problem. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes -- anything that is important to us. There are over 10,000 named saints and beati from history, the Roman Martyology and Orthodox sources, but no definitive "head count".
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated religious figures in history. He enjoyed an easy privileged life growing up before giving up everything to answer God's call. In one famous story, Francis preached to hundreds of birds about being thankful to God for their wonderful clothes, for their independence, and for God's care. The story tells us the birds stood still as he walked among him, only flying off when he said they could leave. Pope Gregory IX cannonised Francis on 16th July 1228, he was designated Patron Saint of Italy. He later became associated with patronage of animals and natural environment which became customary for Catholic and Anglican churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of October 4. In 1224 he received the Stigmata, making him the first recorded person to bear the wounds of Christ`s passion. He died during the evening hours of October 3, 1226, while listening to a reading he had requested of Psalm 142.
This stunning necklace is handmade using 8mm faceted Green Aventurine semi-precious beads on silver iron craft wire. The medal shows an image of St Francis on one side and the other shows text that reads 'Pray for Us'.
Total length is 17.5" and comes in a handmade lined crochet pouch. Prayer card and short description of stones and saint also included.
We pray with saints, not to them. Have you ever asked anyone to pray for you when you were having a hard time? Why did you choose to ask that person? You may have chosen someone you could trust, or someone who understood your problem, or someone who was close to God. Those are all reasons we ask saints to pray for us in times of trouble. Since saints led holy lives and are close to God in heaven, we feel that their prayers are particularly effective. Often we ask particular saints to pray for us if we feel they have a particular interest in our problem. Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes -- anything that is important to us. There are over 10,000 named saints and beati from history, the Roman Martyology and Orthodox sources, but no definitive "head count".
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated religious figures in history. He enjoyed an easy privileged life growing up before giving up everything to answer God's call. In one famous story, Francis preached to hundreds of birds about being thankful to God for their wonderful clothes, for their independence, and for God's care. The story tells us the birds stood still as he walked among him, only flying off when he said they could leave. Pope Gregory IX cannonised Francis on 16th July 1228, he was designated Patron Saint of Italy. He later became associated with patronage of animals and natural environment which became customary for Catholic and Anglican churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of October 4. In 1224 he received the Stigmata, making him the first recorded person to bear the wounds of Christ`s passion. He died during the evening hours of October 3, 1226, while listening to a reading he had requested of Psalm 142.
This stunning necklace is handmade using 8mm faceted Green Aventurine semi-precious beads on silver iron craft wire. The medal shows an image of St Francis on one side and the other shows text that reads 'Pray for Us'.
Total length is 17.5" and comes in a handmade lined crochet pouch. Prayer card and short description of stones and saint also included.
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