Meaning of natural stones in religious medals
Pearl, lapis lazuli, turquoise, amethyst, topaz… What does each stone symbolize and how to choose the one for your medal.
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Gifts from your homeland: which Virgin to give depending on where they are from
Which medal to give depending on where she’s from: La Pilarica, La Santina, La Geperudeta, La Blanca Paloma, El Carmen, or La Inmaculada, their feast days, and what to choose if her patron saint hasn’t arrived yet.
Prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus for difficult and desperate cases (and his novena)
When the novena to Saint Jude Thaddeus begins, how to pray it simply, and a short prayer for making requests and giving thanks.
Meaningful religious gifts: what to give on every occasion
Baptism, communion, confirmation, wedding, a saint’s feast day, or a difficult time: religious gift ideas that are worn every day and last a lifetime.
Last-minute gifts for a fall baptism
If the baptism is this weekend and you still don't have a gift, here are some ideas that never fail: medals of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, and a small gift for the mother or godmother.
Saint Jude Thaddeus in Madrid: the Santa Cruz Parish and Wednesdays
Where is San Judas Tadeo in Madrid, why is he visited on Wednesdays at the Santa Cruz parish, and what is the visit like?