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Day 39 & 40 of Lent 2023 ✡️✝️ Saint Maximilian Kolbe & The Pectoral Cross of Pope Francis
Here is our final piece of the 40 Day Lenten Series of Saints. The Jewish Holiday of Passover is concluding and the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus begins on Easter Sunday. We're presenting Saint Maximilian Kolbe and the Pectoral Cross of Pope Francis as our final posts of the series.
Day 38 of Lent 2023 💄 Saint Mary Magdalene
Mary’s life was forever changed when Jesus cast seven devils out from her; from that point on, she became His ardent and loyal follower. Even when Jesus was ostracized and left to die on the cross, Mary stood by Him. After Jesus died, Mary was the first to see He had been resurrected. In art, Mary is often portrayed waiting at the foot of Jesus’ cross. We should all honor Mary Magdalene, patroness of hair stylists, perfumers, and repentant sinners.
Day 37 of Lent 2023 🎰 Saint Cayetano - Cajetan
Look to Saint Cayetano for help with unemployment and wagering, betting, gambling issues. He used to make challenges by betting prayers. “I’ll match your 3 Hail Marys and raise you two 'Our Fathers.'” As the patron saint of Job Seekers, his medal brings confidence when a “Pep Talk” can help.
Day 36 of Lent 2023 ☀️ Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima’s Story involves 3 young shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco, and the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin in Portugal. They described her as “a woman in all white, more brilliant than the sun,” according to www.CatholicSaints.Info
Day 35 of Lent 2023 🔑 Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony has assistants who help find the lost things. Saint Anthony has been promoted and now provides answers to your burning questions, like “What should I do now?” and “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
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.