The Symbolism of Catholic Religious Jewelry
The cross is one of the earliest and most widely recognized Christian symbols. The use of the cross as a Christian symbol starts with Christ Himself. Since, through His death, Christ sanctified the very implement of His torture, the cross has come to signify His victory over death and sin.
Early Catholic religious jewelry:
Catholic religious jewelry played a large part in the protection and promotion of early Christianity. Since early Christians were often persecuted for their faith, it was not safe to openly display the cross. Early Christians instead wore other forms of Catholic religious jewelry, such as the Ichthys and …
St. Valentine’s Day - A History
Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to shower your loved one with gifts of flowers, chocolates and teddy bears in order to let them know how much you love them. A day of hugs, kisses and romance. Who could ask for more in this world? A day of love!
The origin of Valentine’s Day is a bit on the murky side and nobody knows for sure how it came to be. Here, however, is what (we think) we know.
There are two parts to the story. First, a bit of history about the date, February 14th. It appears that this date, or one …
Help Create A Miracle
God can create miracles that let mere humans like you participate? That’s right, you can be part of a miracle. Through faith in God you can help make God’s miracles redound to your benefit. You can participate in the miracle of faith.
Sometimes it is hard to have faith in what you cannot see or understand, especially when natural disasters are happening all around you.. That is why it helps to have a symbol of your faith. It can be anything from an imaginary friend to an object like a patch. Sometimes it takes something physical to remind you of your …
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