There are days when we don’t know what to say. A friend who receives bad news, a father who is admitted to the hospital, someone who loses their job… or, on the other hand, someone who dares to start over: a new city, a new home, a new project. In both cases, we are looking for the same thing: a meaningful gift that says “I’m with you” without the need for words. For us, that gift is almost always a medal.
1. Why a medal during a difficult time
A medal is worn close to the heart and touched without even realizing it, in the waiting room or before an important meeting. It takes up no space, doesn’t expire, and doesn’t need explaining: whoever receives it knows that someone is praying for them or, simply, that someone has thought of them. And it is a gift that is kept for a lifetime. That is why it has a place in our collection of meaningful gifts.
2. Saint Jude Thaddeus, for difficult causes
According to tradition, Saint Jude Thaddeus is the saint to turn to when something seems impossible. He is one of the most widely venerated saints in Spain and Mexico, and his feast day is October 28. The Saint Jude Thaddeus medal with a natural pearl is one of the most popular. You can find them all in our Saint Jude Thaddeus medals and learn his story in Saint Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of difficult causes.
3. The Sacred Heart, to offer support
The “stop” medal, with the phrase “Stop, the Heart of Jesus is with me,” has been worn for generations in Spain as a sign of trust. It is a beautiful gift for someone about to undergo treatment or go through a difficult time: the Sacred Heart pendant around the neck or the Stop bracelet on the wrist. We share its story in the Sacred Heart and the “stop” medal.
4. Saint Benedict, for a new beginning
According to tradition, the Saint Benedict medal is a sign of protection against evil: its letters are the initials of a Latin prayer that begins with “Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux,” meaning “May the Holy Cross be my light.” That is why it is a beautiful gift for someone starting a new chapter: a job, a move, a long trip, or a life in another city. The Saint Benedict medal with a natural pearl is suitable for him or her, and if you want something more complete, choose the Saint Benedict pack with a bracelet. Find more ideas in the meaning of the Saint Benedict medal.
5. The Miraculous Medal, a lifelong companion
If you are not sure what devotion the person follows, the Miraculous Medal is always a good choice: many grandmothers wore it, and many people have kept one since their baptism. The Miraculous Medal with natural pearls is the most classic, and its inscription, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee,” is a little prayer in itself. Here you can find all the designs in our Miraculous Medal collection.
6. How to complement the gift
- Write a few lines by hand. “So you can take it with you” says more than any speech.
- You don’t have to wait for a special occasion. During a difficult time, today is the best day to give a gift.
- If it is for a new beginning, give it before it starts: on the first day of work or the day before the trip.
All our medals are our own designs, handmade in Spain with 18K gold plating, and come with their chain, ready to gift.
Facts you can check
- The letters on the Saint Benedict medal are the initials of Latin prayers, such as “Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux” (“May the Holy Cross be my light”) or “Vade Retro Satana.” Source
- The tradition of turning to Saint Jude Thaddeus in difficult cases is linked to Saint Bridget of Sweden. Source
- The Miraculous Medal originated from the Virgin’s apparition to Saint Catherine Labouré on November 27, 1830, and bears the inscription “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Source
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