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ST. BENEDICT & ST. SCHOLASTICA
Twin Saints of Monasticism
One of the towering figures of Christianity and founder of Western monasticism, St. Benedict established monasteries and guided them with the Rule he wrote. His twin sister, St. Scholastica, was abbess of a nearby convent and, although they could meet only once a year, their love and friendship were profound.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Perfect for small shrine or desktop. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" Made in USA.
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ST. JOSEPH
Patron & Protector of Houses
St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, became the patron & protector of houses, and of workers, because he was a carpenter. Thus, this statue shows him holding a carpenter's square. Place him near the entrance or inside your home to watch over you and your guests. He is also invoked for help in buying or selling a house.
Cast in stone and painted by hand, statue is durable enough to place outside. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 6 3/4" x 2" x 1" Made in USA.
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ST. ANTHONY
Finder of Lost Things
Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), a disciple and friend of St. Francis of Assisi, became known as the finder of lost things because of a simple story from his life: a Franciscan novice took Anthony's Psalter without permission. Anthony prayed for its return. The novice had a frightening apparition and rushed to return the book. Many people view Anthony as the finder not only of lost articles but also of lost intangibles: he is invoked to return lost health, lost happiness, lost peace....
In this depiction, Anthony holds his Psalter in one hand; in the other he holds a medieval key: medieval keys, like their modern brethren, were often lost.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Includes gift box & story card. 5 1/4" x 2" x 1" Made in USA.
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JULIAN OF NORWICH
Patron of Cats
Julian of Norwich (1342 – c. 1416), the great English mystic and visionary, lived as an anchorite in a cell built into the wall of a church, prayed and gave counsel to visitors. A longstanding legend is that Julian had a cat in her cell; a stained-glass church window in Norwich shows Julian with her cat. It is easy to imagine the two contemplatives together, and easy to understand the practical reason why the only other living soul allowed in an anchorite's cell was a cat --- to keep rats and mice at bay. To this day, the site of her (and her companion cat's) cell is a place of pilgrimage.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 5 ¼ " x 5 ¼" x 1 ¾" Made in USA.
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ST. PASCHAL BAYLON
Patron of Cooks & Chefs
Paschal Baylon (1540-1592) was a Spanish Franciscan lay brother whose charity, humility and courtesy were extraordinary even by Franciscan standards. He often served as cook and doorkeeper, feeding friars, visitors and vast numbers of the poor. His ability as a baker and cook became legendary and, though poorly educated, his counsel was sought by rich and poor alike. Paschal was careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never waste any food or anything given for the use of the friars, but with the poor he developed a reputation for great generosity. In this small image, cast in stone and painted by hand, he holds a spoon and three loaves.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Perfect for small shrine or desktop. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 6" x 2 ¼" x 1 ¼" Made in USA.
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ST. PATRICK
Patron of Ireland
St. Patrick's (389-461) work in Ireland was astounding: baptizing tens of thousands and establishing a native clergy and church. His work was a sign of tenacity and love in a land that had once held him in slavery. As in very old sculptures of Patrick, here he is shown holding a sheep --- a symbol both of the work he performed when he first arrived and of his work as a shepherd of souls.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 6" x 2 ¾" x 1 ¼" Made in USA.
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ST. ROCH
Patron of Dogs
Saint Roch was born in France in 1295. As a young man he walked as a mendicant pilgrim to Rome, where there was an epidemic of plague. He fearlessly tended the sick in public hospitals, and is said to have effected many miraculous cures by prayer and the sign of the cross and the touch of his hand. Eventually, he too became ill and went into the forest at the edge of the city and prepared for death. While praying, a dog came to him, brought him bread, and healed his wounds by licking them. Both returned to Rome, where they worked to heal others and comfort the dying.
Cast in stone and painted by hand. Includes gift box & story card. Stands or hangs on hook. 6" x 2 ½" x 1 ½" Made in USA.
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ST. JOSEPH HOME SELLER
St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is honored as the patron of the family and of household needs. The tradition of home sellers burying a statue of St. Joseph has its roots in the ancient Catholic custom of burying blessed medals in the ground, invoking God's blessing on the area. Today homeowners of all denominations ask for St. Joseph's help and intercession in selling and buying their homes.This St. Joseph Home Seller kit includes a 5" resin statue depicting St. Joseph with his carpenter's apron and tools, plus a full-color informational card with the history of St. Joseph, prayers and instructions for use.
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ST. PEREGRINE PATRON
OF CANCER PATIENTS
St. Peregrine Laziosi (1260-1345) is honored as the patron of persons suffering from cancer, AIDS and other serious diseases. He lived a life of prayer and penance, preaching and counseling repentance, and caring for the sick, poor and marginalized. At age 60, suffering from cancer in his leg and foot, he was facing an amputation. He dragged himself to the crucifix and prayed to Christ to heal him. The miraculous cure he received gave faith to many others fearing cancer or other illnesses.
This St. Peregrine kit includes a 5" resin statue depicting St. Peregrine holding a cross and displaying his leg, a pewter medal and a pocket token, plus a full-color informational card with the history of St. Peregrine, prayers and instructions for use.
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BARGAIN PRICE!
From St. Meinrad Archabbey
SAINT JOSEPH PLAQUE
Saint Joseph the Worker, reproduced from a sculpture by Brother Mel Meyer, a Marianist Brother from Saint Louis. Stone resin plaque comes paired with a gift card that contains an account of the life of Saint Joseph and a prayer to the saint. Imported by Abbey Press. 10" X 8 1/2"
50% off retail price
Regular price $24.95
Sale price $12.48!
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