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Patron saint of mothers, widows, wives, difficult marriages, alcoholism, victims of abuse, children who have gone astray, victims of adultery, unfaithfulness. + St Monica was born in North Africa of a Christian family in 333. Little is known of her childhood. Monica's oldest son, Augustine was born at Tagaste (Souk-Ahras), 13 November, 354, died 430 AD. Although he was raised a Christian, he fell vicitm of the pagan surroundings in which he lived. He sired a son and lived a sinful life much to the sadness of his mother, Monica. But she prayed for him for many years and her prayers were answered. + Saint Augustin et Sainte Monique
ST AUGUSTINE - FEAST DAY, AUGUST 28th Patron saint of brewers, printers, and theologians + Augustine not only returned to the faith of his birth, he became the Bishop of Hippo. Thought by many to be second only to that of St. Paul, and theologians, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, look upon him as one of the founders of Western theology. +
His 'Confessions' is considered a classic of Christian autobiography.His many writings and confessions have given him the rare title,'Doctor of the Church'. follow the links below for more information CHAPLETS - PRAYERS also see full line SHOPPING CART - MORE LINKS (use back button to return to this page) |
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So these little 'Niner' chaplets with 3 sets of 3 beads have been around a long time, they have a history. Its more than just a tradition, as it appears, they also carried certain indulgences. Why such a large medal? We were inspired by pieces we saw in an antique shop in Munich several years ago that carried larger medals and reliquaries. We see the smaller medals more often these days and they are easier to keep in a pocket, but for home or altar use, the larger ones open up a moment of visual history that gifts us with a sense of a long lineage of prayer partners in the Communion of Saints. A beautiful medal for deep meditation and prayer for not only our sons and daughters but our grandchildren. |
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Rare old glass beads, cone shaped with a band of faceted glass give the eye a place to rest. WE ahve never seen any like these since - and love the way the ridges have been filled giving them as sense of time. From old bead molds in lt rose and marian blue. +
Unable to replace these beads when gone - very, very limited. |
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to restore original patina. 5 in. |
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So these little chaplets with 3 sets of 3 beads have been around a long time, they have a history. Its more than just a tradition, as it appears, they also carried certain indulgences. A perfect prayer form to renew in a busy day. + On each set of 3 beads - one each: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be + ON EACH SET OF 3BEADS, ONE EACH:
+ ON THIS MAGNIFICENT OLD MEDAL HONORING STs MONICA AND HER SON AUGUSTINE
ASK FOR INTERCESSORY PRAYER Some people use this as a nine day novena by adding their petition at this time. ask for the intercession of Sts Monica and Augustine. (all medals available alone in sterling silver and solid bronze, see SUPPLIES link above. |
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. This site is dedicated to OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE TOP OF PAGE |
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