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Day 32 of Lent 2023 📣 Saint Teresa of Avila
A Doctor of the Church, Saint Teresa of Avila is one of only 4 women to be decreed the honor. More concrete evidence of the handicap women have had in the Catholic Church! Fortunately, Pope Francis is also following a forward thinking path about expanding women's roles in the church, listening, and is also, working diligently to “Build a Bigger Tent,” and become radically inclusive, and not exclusive.
Day 31 of Lent 2023 👭 Our Lady of Prompt Succor & Our Lady of Perpetual Succor
Today we celebrate two of the greatest versions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Pray to them when in need of quick help or constant help. Palm Sunday is only a few days away! Our Lenten Series will be ending soon and for those of you who read every day, surely that’s another way to celebrate the Resurrection.
Day 30 of Lent 2023 💖 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Many wear our Sacred Heart of Jesus as fashionary. You’ll see it in many artistic renditions, paintings, ceramics, stones and gems. Is it Sacrilegious to wear the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a “fashion statement?” We make no judgment. Its beauty, religious or otherwise, speaks for itself.
Day 28 of Lent 2023 🎀 Saint Agatha
Today we celebrate Saint Agatha who is invoked against breast cancer and other cancers. Saint Agatha is one of our most sought-after designs. Like Saint Peregrine, Saint Agatha fights against the many forms of cancer. Many wear and share her medal and she provides a source of comfort, even without the medal.
Day 27 of Lent 2023 🌻Saint Dorothy of Caesarea
Today, we are celebrating saint Dorothy of Caesarea, patron of gardeners, flowers, newlyweds, and midwives. Officially known as the patron of midwives. I guess patron of doulas is a fair description, as well. Plus, Saint Dorothy is the perfect saint for springtime since she is the patron of florists and gardeners and her story fits right into the theme of blooms and blooming.
Day 26 of Lent 2023💰 Saint Expedite - "The Money Saint"
Saint Expedite, Patron of Emergencies caused by our procrastinations, is our Saint for today! Turn to Expedite when you are in dire need of speedy solutions. Little is known about Expedite although his story is celebrated throughout the world. We saw him under glass in Europe but his backstory (at least one of them) lies right here in New Orleans.
Day 24 & 25 of Lent 2023 📺Saint Clare and Saint Francis of Assisi
There are several versions of the Saint Francis medal and we have one that has the entire Peace Prayer engraved on the back. You’ll need a microscope or 3.5 “Readers” to get a good look at it, but the whole Peace Prayer of Saint Francis is there.
Day 23 of Lent 2023 ☎️ Saint Dymphna of Geel
If you do not have and “never had” any form of mental illness you are surely one of the most fortunate people to ever exist on earth. Yet, you will still know someone else who does have some form of mental illness. Try to listen more and become attuned to physical cues that might help you glean better understanding to help those struggling with mental illness.
Day 22 of Lent 2023 🐔 Saint Brigid of Kildare
Saint Bridget of Ireland—sometimes referred to as “Brigid of Kildare”—is one of Ireland’s patron saints. Because of her storied travels, Bridget has been designated the patroness of boatmen, travelers, mariners and sailors. And chicken farmers. We do not know why! Wear Saint Bridget’s medal to bestow peace and safety upon all your journeys, whether by land or sea!
Day 21 of Lent 2023 🍀 Saint Patrick
Many consider Patrick to be the true leader of Irish-Catholics. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City is probably the most famous Cathedral in America. Patrick’s Feast Day, March 17th, is oft-referred to as the day when everyone can share in the “Luck o’ the Irish.” Many wear Irish green and enjoy Irish frivolity on that day, now simply known as Saint Patrick’s Day.
Day 20 of Lent 2023 🐦 Saint Kevin of Glendalough
Saint Kevin of Glendalough, was an Irish priest, who lived in what is now known as “Saint Kevin’s Bed.” (pictured below He loved spending time with animals and he is known for having a blackbird egg laid and hatched in his hand. We think Dr. Dolittle is modeled after Saint Kevin and his medal is the perfect gift for any animal lover. We often call saint Kevin the “Animal Whisperer” because he could talk to the animals.
Day 19 of Lent 2023 🕊️ St. Joseph
Joseph is usually depicted as an older man, toiling away at his workbench as a carpenter, or he is shown holding the Christ Child, along with a lily, representing the trinity. We have both of these images on our hand-painted saint medals, pictured above. Joseph is obviously a patron of palliative care, a relatively recent development in medicine. The fresh idea surrounding palliative care is that all of those who die, and that would be all of us, should finish their final life moments without pain and with humble dignity. Dying can be a very easy death if we allow it to be so.
Day 13 - Day 18 of Lent 2023 😇 Angels Helping Us
Some say we can all be Guardian Angels for others. Most of the saints we revere, like Thomas Aquinas, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Therese Lisieux, lived noble lives. If we follow their example, it’s possible we are all Guardian Angels from time to time.
Day 12 of Lent 2023 🧶 Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Our Lady Undoer of Knots is our “Saint” for the 12th Day of Lent, March 7, 2023. Our Lady Undoer of Knots is a painting, and she is shown unraveling knots and straightening strings of despair. Releasing your troubles. Clearing your mind.
Day 11 of Lent 2023 🗳️ Vote for Saint Josephine Bakhita
Today, we celebrate, a day late, the 11th day of Lent and Saint Josephine Bakhita, who is, coincidentally, in a Contest Today! She is in the running to be awarded the “Golden Halo” over at www.Lentmadness.Org. Take a look and vote for Saint Josephine Bakhita, one of our very favorite saints.