Patron Saint Medals - Great Gift for Everyone

Catholics love to have patron saint medals worn around their necks. This is especially true to those whose devotion to their personal saints are great and who would love to show it by wearing these medals.


Patron saint medals, which usually show the features and characteristics of a certain saint, has been known to be prevalent as early as the ancient Christian eras. This practice of wearing saint medal is supposedly inherited from the Greek and Roman cultures.

Known to be a means of honoring Christian martyr, the patron saint medals in the latter days are known to be a way of expressing one’s devotion to a saint. For others, it is their belief that the saint medallions are effective in driving away the evil spirits. Wearing a saint medal is also a way of requesting the Lord for graces and blessings.

Patron saint medals usually are used as pendants on fine chains and necklaces. Some businessmen place medals of their patron saints in the holy area or corner of their office or building for protection and blessing. Many give saint medals to family members and friends as worthy birthday presents – together with wishes of good luck and protection that such holy tokens might bring.
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Guardian Angel Pins

If you are looking for simple but really cute and warm gift or token, why not go for guardian angel pins? There are many online catholic shops or even those brick and mortar catholic supplies stores that sell custom made angel pins.

Many guardian angel pins of today are intricately made with the use of quality parts and materials and even metals. Some are amazingly designed and created by gold or silver plating it to one’s delight.

The size and shape of guardian angel pins vary – you can have one that’s really of tiny size or there are also large ones. Such pins are packaged on boxes or special plastic envelopes together with a short description of the particular angel.

Guardian angel pins are perfect gifts for loves ones and dear friends. A birthday of a family member or friend becomes even more special if he receives the pin from you as a gift.

Any occasion becomes a special occasion every time you wear guardian angel pins on you. You might simply want to give the one you love a pin as a special way of thanking him or her, or greeting him with Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. You may likewise make the pins personalized by having the name of the received engraved on it.
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Prayer Answered thru Saint Rita

My deepest gratitude to Saint Rita of Cascia for an intention answered by the Lord. I had a health condition resolved and I credit this to the powerful intercession of St Rita, which I earned from praying her nine day novena. Right now, I feel great and in the best of health. Thanks so much St Rita for your intercession.