Archive for December, 2008
Jewelry will always be liked and appreciated as a gift. Youngsters and adults alike will feel cherished and special when they receive a gold or silver ring, necklace, anklet or a pair of earrings on their birthday, on Christmas, during Valentine’s day, or on any worthwhile occasion.
Patron saint medals make wonderful presents if you like giving gold and silver trinkets. Some folks also wear them for luck and protection. Special Catholic religious stores online sell patron saint medals as basic gold or silver pendants or with matching chains and in boxed sets. A good number are superbly handmade in the USA.
You can make your gift more exceptional by matching the recipient’s name, birthday or occasion with a specific saint. Choosing a medal is easy since names of patron saints, though numerous and can be confusing, are listed alphabetically. In the As for instance, you will find medals of Saints Aaron, Abigail, Adam, Agnes, Albert, Alexander, Alexandra, Alice, Alyssa, Andrew, Angela, Anna, Anne, Anthony, Augustine, and Austin.
It’s good to know that certain religious stores do not limit their items and offerings to English-speaking patrons. A few good Catholic stores online sell both English and Spanish books, as well as a variety of other remarkable religious stuff like patron saint medals, rosaries, and home decor.
The Pray the Rosary Booklet is an excellent and affordable publication that is available in both English and Spanish. Its new expanded edition features the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries, plus the five luminous mysteries. Full color illustrations and matching text render each mystery more special and meaningful. Best for novenas, this pocket-sized booklet can be purchased for personal use or given as a gift. The Spanish version will surely be appreciated by those who consider Spanish their first language.
Other noteworthy Spanish Catholic books are Mi Primera Biblia, Orar con El Padre Pio and Historia de un Alma – Santa Teresa de Lisie