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Saint Bernard of Montjoux
$6.99Saint Bernard, born in 923, was a priest and archdeacon in northern Italy. He traveled diligently, bringing the faith, the sacraments, and education to the villages of the Alps. The cold, snowy mountain passes from Italy to Switzerland were very dangerous, so Bernard founded two hostels. The clergy there were always ready to rescue travelers from the snow, and they trained big dogs, now called Saint Bernards, to help too.
Feast Day: May 28
Patron of: Backpackers, Hikers, Mountain Climbers, Skiiers, Snowboarders, The Alps
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
$6.99Dear Jesus, Please bless Pope Emeritus Benedict. As he prays for the church in humble seclusion, let him be supported by your love and mercy. We ask this through the intercession of Mary and all the saints. Amen.
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Saint Bernadette
$6.99Bernadette Soubirous was only 14 years old when Mary appeared to her at a grotto in Lourdes, France. There, Mary told Bernadette to dig a small spring. The young girl was ridiculed by many for claiming to see Mary, but eventually many miracles surrounding the apparitions verified her story. Today, more than five million people visit Lourdes every year. Countless miracles, especially healings, are attributed to the miraculous waters.
Feast Day: April 16
Patron of: Healing, Illness, People Who Are Ridiculed
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Saint Benedict
$6.00As a young man, Benedict fled Rome to become a monk. Many others followed him, and he developed the Rule of Saint Benedict to give them a balanced approach to a life of prayer and work. His holiness led to many miracles. One day, when a jealous man gave him poisoned bread, a raven flew away with the loaf! Saint Benedict’s greatest contribution to history – monastic life as we know it – changed the world forever.
Feast Day: July 11
Patron of: Europe, Monks, Poison Victims, Students
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Saint Barbara
$6.00Saint Barbara was the beautiful daughter of a pagan merchant. He kept her locked in a tower, which gave Barbara plenty of time to pray. When her father ordered a bath house built for Barbara, she asked the builders to add a third window in honor of the Trinity. When Barbara’s father found out that she was a Christian, he was furious and tried to get her to renounce her faith. She bravely refused and was martyred on December 4th.
Feast Day: December 4
Patron of: Architects, Construction Workers, Firemen, Fireworks Makers, Stone Masons
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Saint Augustine Zhao Rong
$6.99Augustine Zhao Rong, a Chinese soldier, was ordered to escort a bishop to his death sentence in Beijing. The bishop’s courage, patience and demeanor amazed Augustine and changed his life. Risking his own death sentence, Augustine was baptized, became a priest, and was himself martyred in 1815. In the year 2000, Augustine was canonized by Pope John Paul II, along with 119 other Chinese martyrs who had died for the Faith throughout the years.
Feast Day: July 9
Patron of: Catechizing Missionaries
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Saint Augustine
$6.00Augustine was born in 354 A.D. in North Africa. As a young man, he loved partying and spending his money. However, through prayer, reflection and study, Augustine began to realize his sins; he wrote to God: “Restless is our heart until it rests in you.” He became a priest and bishop, and he shared his conversion in Confessions, his autobiography. Augustine was made a Doctor of the Church for his brilliant writings.
Feast Day: August 28
Patronage: Brewers, Philosophers, Theologians
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Saint Anne
$6.00Anne was the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. We only know a little about her through tradition, but she must have been a woman of great faith who inspired her daughter to trust in God’s plan. Today, Anne is the patron saint of homemakers and women in labor. She is also the patron of miners for her role in safeguarding her precious daughter and grandson.
Feast Day: July 26
Patron of: Cabinet Makers, Homemakers, Miners, Women In Labor
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Saint Angela Merici
$6.99Born in Italy in 1474, Angela was a Third Order of Saint Franciscan who embraced a life of poverty and sacrifice. She was deeply committed to the education of the girls in her town and founded the Company of Saint Ursula. The Ursulines are the oldest women’s teaching order in the Church.
Feast Day: January 27
Patron of: Disabled, Physically Challenged, Sick, Those Grieving The Loss Of Parents
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Saint Andrew Kim Taegon
$6.99Though Christianity was brought to Korea in 1592, it would be 250 years before the country had its first native-born priest. Andrew Kim Taegon came from a Christian family; his great-grandfather, grand-uncle, and father were all martyred under the Joseon Dynasty. Andrew traveled covertly to China to become a priest, and returned to Korea to preach and evangelize. He was captured, tortured and executed in 1846 at age 25.
Feast Day: September 20
Patron of: Korea
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Saint Andrew
$6.00Andrew and his brother, Peter, were fishermen until Jesus invited, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Andrew, a disciple of St. John the Baptist, was prepared to follow Jesus. He became one of the twelve apostles and continued to preach after Jesus’ resurrection. For evangelizing in Greece, Andrew was tied to an X-shaped cross, where he preached for two more days until his final breath.
Feast Day: November 30
Patron of: Fishermen, Greece, Russia, Scotland
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Saint Andre Bessette
$6.99Brother Andre entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross in Montreal with a letter from his pastor: “I am sending you a saint.” For the rest of his life, Andre remained a humble doorkeeper. But his prayers to Saint Joseph brought about many cures and miracles, and thousands flocked to him. Andre began building Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal before his death in 1937. To this day crutches used by the miraculously healed line the walls of the oratory.
Feast Day: January 6
Patron of: Leg Ailments, Miracles, People Using Crutches
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Saint Amelia
$6.99Born in 741 near Belgium, St. Amelia was preparing to become a nun when she caught the attention of the young Charlemagne. She struggled with him, and when he broke her arm it was miraculously healed and Charlemagne relented. Legend has it that Amelia later crossed a nearby river on a fish! She founded a church in Temsche and became known for her virtue and miracles.
Feast Day: July 10
Patron of: Broken Arms, Farmers, Fishermen, Young People
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Saint Ambrose
$6.99When Ambrose was born around 340, a swarm of bees settled near his crib, leaving a drop of honey on his tongue, a sign of his future gift for public speaking. Ambrose served in the Roman government in Milan. When the bishop died, the crowd nominated Ambrose, who was ordained deacon, priest, and bishop within a week! Ambrose preached the faith with skill and courage, and helped convert St. Augustine.
Feast Day: December 7
Patronage: Beekeepers, Candle Makers, Gingerbread Makers, Stone Masons
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Saint Aloysius Conzaga
$6.99Aloysius Gonzaga was raised by a worldly father amidst the vices of European nobility. After receiving his First Communion from Saint Charles Borromeo, Aloysius began to pray, do penance, and teach the catechism. Renouncing his inheritance, he entered the Jesuits, though sickness left him chronically weak. When plague struck Rome, Aloysius tended to the victims but fell ill himself and died at the age of 23 in 1591.
Feast Day: June 21
Patron of: Youth
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Saint Aidan
$6.99Aidan was a beloved monk and bishop who established the monastery of Lindisfarne – known today as Holy Island. It is said that when a nearby city was set fire by attackers, Aidan’s prayers extinguished the flames.
Feast Day: August 31
Patron of: Firefighters
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Saint Agnes
$6.00Agnes lived during a time of terrible persecution and was martyred in the name of her faith. Her name means “pure” in Greek and “lamb” in Latin. Many have heard her name mentioned in the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass!
Feast Day: January 21
Patron of: Abuse Victims, Girl Scouts, Girls, Purity
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Saint Agatha
$6.99Having dedicated her purity to God at a young age, Agatha was singled out during a period of intense persecution. Today, she is a beloved patron saint for breast cancer due to the specific torture she endured.
Feast Day: February 5
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The Little Book of Angels
$21.95The follow-up to The Little Book of Saints , this treasure of a book is an ode to angels in their many forms. The stories of angels as divine messengers, faithful guardians, and mystical celestial beings offer readers inspiration and comfort. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals and prayer books, and elegantly packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, The Little Book of Angels makes a special gift for any religious or spiritual occasion—or for anyone who would welcome an angel to help guide their way.
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The Little Book of Saints
$21.95How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure ofa book. The perfect gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker—a joy to have and to give.
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The Little Book of Prayers
$22.00Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than 75 classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies—including the Lord’s Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle’s Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need. Presented in an attractive package with gilded edges, a padded cover, and a lovely ribbon marker, this is a keepsake to be treasured by the newly confirmed or baptized and a timeless collection to turn to in all of life’s important moments.
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe Plush (Doll)
$24.99Handcrafted from the softest plush we could find, and standing at 10 inches tall this Our Lady of Guadalupe plush is sure to become your little one’s favorite companion!
Gorgeous embroidery details on her face, and a black satin bow tied around her pregnant belly make this piece even more of a treasure. Our Lady of Guadalupe is dressed in vibrant red with yellow flowers and swirls just like the traditional image of Our Lady found in Mexico. Her bright blue mantle is covered in stars- all custom fabrics made specially for this beautiful doll!
When Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego in Mexico, she was pregnant- which is why she is the patron saint of the unborn. The black sash tied around her waist was a symbol to the indigenous peoples of Mexico that she was with child.
We are excited to offer this gorgeous pregnant plush doll, as a celebration of the Incarnation and as a celebration of all mothers, babies and life! We can’t wait to see all your little one’s snuggling Mary, and baby Jesus in her tummy!
Our Lady of Guadalupe comes tagged with feast day and patronage information, ready for gifting (if you can manage to let her go!)
Plush material is surface washable.
Each doll made lovingly by hand.
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Saint Martin De Porres (Doll)
$12.99Available October 2015
Single piece of vinyl, nothing to break or lose
Safe for all ages, zero and up
Comes with educational insert, learn all about your favorite Saint!
Traditional message, contemporary image
Everybody loves keeping their favorite Saints nearby!Add to cartOnly 1 left in stock
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Saint Patrick (Doll)
$12.99Imported
Safe for children, toddlers and babies of all ages- from zero to 100! A fun and faithful gift for children and adults alike!
One piece; nothing to lose or break- story and prayers included!
Beautiful, vivid, high quality screen printed graphics
Contemporary styling, traditional imagery
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Our Lady Of Fatima Doll
$12.99On May 13, 1917 in Portugal, three small children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, were taking their flocks of sheep out to the pasture to an area known as the Cova da Iria.
After lunch, they prayed the rosary, and then a sudden flash of bright white light went through the sky, and when they looked up they saw a beautiful woman that seemed to be full of light.
The Lady told the children that she was the Virgin Mary, and she asked them to come back to the same spot on the same day of the month for six months. then on the seventh month she would show them all a miracle so that everyone everywhere would believe!
On the seventh month, the Virgin Mary appeared, talked with the children, and then to the amazement of the crowd of thousands who came looking for proof, the sun began to dance and move in the sky! This is known as the miracle of the sun, and it is a well documented historical occurrence!
When our Lady appeared at Fatima she asked the children to tell the people to pray the rosary, go to confession, and turn their lives back towards God, who loves them and wants them to have happy lives!
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Saint Josephine Bakhita Plush (Doll)
$24.99Meet St. Josephine Bakhita!
St. Josephine Bakhita (February 8th)
Patron of: human-trafficking victims, and Sudan
The St. Josephine of Bakhita plush doll has arrived and is ready to inspire your little ones with her strength, courage and deep faith!
St. Josephine Bakhita was a 19th-20th century former slave and Canossian Sister that was kidnapped from the Sudan as a child, fought for her freedom, and found her permanent home as a religious in Italy.
Handcrafted from the softest plush we could find, this St. Josephine Bakhita plush is sure to become your little one’s favorite companion!
Gorgeous embroidery details on her medal and face make this piece even more of a treasure. Dressed in vibrant red and contrasting black, this doll is truly beautiful.
St. Josephine Bakhita comes tagged with feast day and patronage information, ready for gifting (if you can manage to let her go!)
Plush material is surface washable.
Each doll made lovingly by hand; some slight variation in height or fullness may occur due to the handmade nature of each doll, making each uniquely special! Heights vary by style from 9-12 inches.
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Saint Juan Diego Plush (Doll)
$24.99Meet St. Juan Diego!
St. Juan Diego (December 9th)
Patron of: Indigenous peoples
The St. Juan Diego plush doll has arrived and is ready to inspire your little ones with the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
St. Juan Diego was a 16th century Mexican man who was blessed by the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1531. The words of Our Lady to Juan Diego speak to us to this day, Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health?
Handcrafted from the softest plush we could find, this St. Juan Diego plush is sure to become your little one’s favorite companion!
Gorgeous embroidery details on his tilma and face make this piece even more of a treasure. Depicted wearing the miraculous tilma bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe- this is a great companion doll to the Our Lady of Guadalupe plush!
St. Juan Diego comes tagged with feast day and patronage information, ready for gifting (if you can manage to let her go!)
Plush material is surface washable.
Each doll made lovingly by hand; some slight variation in height or fullness may occur due to the handmade nature of each doll, making each uniquely special! Heights vary by style from 9-12 inches.
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Saint Peter (Doll)
$12.99Meet St. Peter!
St. Peter (June 29th)
Patron of: fishermen, leaders, the Papacy, ship builders, against fever
St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and was the first Pope. Peter became the first Pope of the Catholic Church after Jesus told him that, “upon this rock I will build my Church.” Even though Peter denied Christ, he asked for forgiveness and went on to do great things. A great example to us all that no one is free from sin, but all that turn to Christ will be made new. This doll has the most stunning rooster design on the back, to symbolize the three times Peter denied Christ each time the rooster crowed.
Teach your children about asking for forgiveness! Introduce the story of St. Peter using the educational insert in the box. Encourage children to consider what it means to fail, but to get back up again. We all make mistakes, fail and sin- but like St. Peter we can turn to Jesus and be helped back up again. St. Peter is a great Saint to teach children about reconciliation.
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Saint Teresa Of Avila (Doll)
$12.99Meet St. Teresa of Avila!
St. Teresa of Avila (October 15th)
Patron of: those in religious orders, lacemakers, the sick, Spain
St. Teresa of Avila, Carmelite reformer and first female Doctor of the Church is one of the most beloved women of the Catholic Church. Born in 16th century Spain, Teresa lived a life of humor, prayer and mission as she worked towards reform. Her book, “The Interior Castle” is still widely read today, as St. Teresa is considered one of the great contemplative mystics of the Church.
Teach your children about God’s love of humor! Introduce the story of St. Teresa of Avila using the educational insert in the box. Encourage children to consider their ideas about God. Can God have a sense of humor? Does having faith mean being serious all the time (hint: definitely not!). St. Teresa of Avila is also a great Saint to teach children about the different ways we can pray. A fantastic introductory Saint for contemplative prayer!
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Edith Stein (Doll)
$12.99Meet St. Edith Stein!
St. Edith Stein (August 9th)
Patron of: Europe, Jewish converts, martyrs, and the loss of parents.
“The world doesn’t need what women have, it needs what women are.”
St. Edith SteinSt. Edith Stein, who is also known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, lived during the twentieth century in Europe. Edith was a brilliant Jewish woman who loved learning, and spent her life in pursuit of the truth. As an adult she decided to become Catholic and joined the Carmelite Order. She worked for many years teaching, and was known both for her intellect and her humility. Her life was tragically cut short when she was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp where she was murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
St. Edith Stein is a great Saint to teach children about the intellectual pursuit of the truth. Introduce the story of St. Edith Stein using the educational insert in the box. Children will learn about how God has given us our intellects as a gift that we can use to search for Him and the truth. Faith and reason must go hand-in-hand! St. Edith Stein is also a great role model for all children to learn that God calls us to the work He chooses for us- whether that is inside the home, at work, or in the religious life. Great for opening discussions about women s role in the Church and the community, the evil sins of anti-Semitism, racism and sexism, and the importance of always seeking the truth.
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Saint Benedict (Doll)
$12.99Meet St. Benedict!
St. Benedict (July 11)
Patron of: civil engineers, farmers, fever, cavers, gall stones, inflammatory diseases, kidney diseases, monks, students, spelunkers, people in religious orders
He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.
St. Benedict of NursiaSt. Benedict of Nursia, who lived in Italy during the 5th and 6th centuries, is considered to be the father of Monasticism in the West. His famous work, the Rule of St. Benedict is still used by monasteries all around the world. St. Benedict divided the day into thirds, 8 hours for sleep, 8 hours for prayer, and 8 hours for work. The very popular St. Benedict medal is also considered to be a powerful protector against evil.
St. Benedict is a great Saint to teach children lots of different facets of the Catholic faith. Introduce the story of St. Benedict of Nursia using the educational insert in the box. Children will learn about the concept of Ora et Labora- pray and work- and how the Benedictine monks divide their day. Our St. Benedict toy comes with the St. Benedict medal printed on his back as well- a great opportunity to talk about how God is stronger than evil! Great for opening discussions about prayer, work, sacramentals and religious orders.
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