This lovely vintage-style Stella Maris medal by Apostle Gear is available as the pendant-only, or a leather cord or chain can be added for a small additional fee.

Stella Maris, or Our Lady Star of the Sea, is an ancient Marian devotion. It not only holds signifigance for seafarers and ocean lovers, but it also refers to Mary's role as a "guiding star" on the way to her Son, Jesus.

The design of the medal is replicated from one of the earliest known medals for this devotion. The medal's details stand out because it's made of a durable, long-lasting zinc alloy with a bronze finish.

The medal and necklace come together in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box, ideal for safekeeping or gift giving.

A Child's Guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the Growing Time

Imbued with a sense of wonder, and a strong connection to the natural world, Laura Alary’s books invite young readers to engage with the liturgical seasons of the church year. Breathe is a journey through Ascension, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time.    

“The day of Pentecost is coming. The church is changing color. The white and gold of Easter will soon burst into flaming red, then cool to green.” So begins Breathe: A Child's Guide to Ascension, Pentecost, and the Growing Time.

In the warm, thoughtful style that has made her books so popular with families who want to encourage their children to think deeply and engage their spiritual imaginations, Laura Alary presents the third book in a trilogy (previous books include Look! A Child’s Guide to Advent and Christmas and Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter) that explores the church’s liturgical seasons. 

At the heart of Breathe lies a puzzle: How can Jesus go away, yet promise to be with us always? Can we trust someone who comes and goes so mysteriously? 

Moving beyond long ago and far away events, Breathe invites children to wonder about and watch for the presence and work of the Spirit here and now, in practices of prayer and mindfulness, and through acts of justice, generosity, and kindness. Slowly but surely, we discover that we are the body of Jesus now, his way of being in the world. And that whenever we choose the way of love, Jesus is there. Always. 

How Fault-Filled, Problem-Prone, Imperfect People Like Us Can Be Holy

Saints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the book’s double theme: the lives of holy men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, and to the possibility of our following them and also dedicating our hearts to God. Readers will discover in this book well-told and appealing stories of women and men, ordinary human beings like themselves, who knew God and whose lives as a consequence radiated light, love, and joy. Each story presents the core message of a saint’s life and highlights an important spiritual path that readers will be encouraged to follow.

"Their angels in the heavens gaze always upon the face of My Father, Who is in the heavens." —cf. Matthew 18:10

Angels are often the first to go when people begin to question Catholic doctrine. However, it is a definitive tradition of the Faith that the angels and other spirits are real and present—even more so than we are—in Creation. Not to mention that Our Lord said so Himself! Each one of us has a guardian angel, and there are myriads of other angels from all ranks of the nine choirs ready to aid us if we but call upon them, our "bigger brothers and sisters," as it were, in heaven.

In All about the Angels, mainstay author Fr. Paul O'Sullivan offers a wonderful exposition on the bodiless spirits of heaven, showing how they visit people many times in the past and present. They would do so still if we but asked! Fr. O'Sullivan relates how the angels:

• Prevent accidents
• Comfort us
• Help us
• Protect us from the devils

All about the Angels contains beautiful stories about the great archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, along with stories from the lives of St. Gemma Galgani, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John Bosco, and many others! Let Fr. O'Sullivan's words inspire in you a desire for greater communion with the angels, who reflect the glory of God most perfectly.

SKU: 97995

Paperback

148 Pages

Saint Gerard Majella, the Wonder-Worker and "Patron of Expectant Mothers," is worth far more to the veneration of Catholics than he has been afforded for much of history. Though he died of tuberculosis at only 29 as a lay brother, he achieved paramount sanctity, as great as the wonderworkers of the first millennium. His character was such that his religious superiors attested not only that he had never committed a mortal sin, but also that they could not detect a single trace of guilt at all!

St. Gerard was born in Muro, south of Naples, in 1726. His father died while he was a child, and so his mother sent him to be an apprentice tailor under his uncle, who was a kind master, though Gerard suffered on account of the foreman. Eventually, St. Gerard found work on his own as a servant of the rather picky Bishop of Lacedonia, who died, leaving Gerard to go back to work as a tailor. He gave to his mother and the poor and also donated for Masses for the poor souls in Purgatory. Hearing God's call to religion, he tried to become a Franciscan and then a hermit but failed both times. At last he managed to enter the newly founded Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer—the Redemptorists—at age 26.

His jobs included all manner of manual labor, which he performed dutifully, and he even bound himself to an additional vow to always do that which seemed more perfect, not only exhibiting perfect obedience when asked but also obeying his superiors' unspoken desires even in their absence. He became called the Father of the Poor for his strenuous work, despite his frail health, and it was a mortification of the will for him to stay away from the Lord in the tabernacle.

One particular example of his sanctity comes from early in his career as a Redemptorist. Though he was a marvel of chastity, when he was 27, he was accused of being the father of a young pregnant woman's child. He bore the lie resolutely, patiently, and silently, barred from receiving Sacramental Communion on account of his unwillingness to deny his guilt. It was not for years, until the woman died having revealed the truth, that Gerard was finally acquitted, earning the astonished praise of St. Alphonsus Liguori himself.

His miracles were intense and known to many, including raising a boy from the dead who had fallen off a cliff; multiplying wheat and bread; walking on water to save fisherman from a storm; and posthumously saving an expectant mother and baby in childbirth by his handkerchief. St. Gerard became famous for these miracles and more: cures, charities, ecstasies, mortifications, prayers, purity, obedience, zeal for souls, discernment of spirits, penetration of hearts, infused knowledge, prophecies, knowledge of distant events, bilocations, and power over nature and over other human hearts—and even over the devil. Finally, he predicted the day and hour of his own death of tuberculosis in 1755. Recounted in this sizeable biography are also his funeral, posthumous miracles, beatification, and canonization in 1904.

You will have to search far and wide to find another Saint's life as inspiring as that of St. Gerard Majella. For God has surely manifested His approval of this servant and his wonderful sanctity through such many and great miracles of grace.

Saint Teresa of Avila, mystic, Carmelite reformer, and Doctor of the Church, is one of the greatest people to ever walk the face of the Earth—and even one of the greatest saints. Her position as a spiritual master is uncontested and, as her Autobiography will attest, her life was one of astounding sanctity and humility.

Born to a pious family in 1515, she grew up fascinated with the faith. A popular anecdote from her youth tells of an impromptu escapade with her brother: they attempted to flee to Africa to be martyred by Moors, only to be brought back from the city walls by their uncle. Teresa later joined the Carmelites at 20, but found their practices to be lacking in austerity. She herself was zealous in mortification, and frequently exerted herself to the point of illness. Upon recovery after a particularly long convalescence, she began to experience religious ecstasies, which continued throughout her life. She experienced interior visions (i.e. without sensory manifestation) of Our Lord, levitations, and other graces, including the famous transverberation, where her heart was mystically pierced by a lance borne by a seraph.

But Teresa's principle work in life was to reform the Carmelites; she traveled all about Spain establishing new convents and, with St. John of the Cross, men's monasteries. Throughout all of her reform work, her attitude was joyful, saintly, and profoundly charismatic. The same personality shines through in her works on mystical theology, all of which are masterpieces, but the greatest of which is The Interior Castle, a guide of the spiritual journey of the soul through seven "mansions" of spiritual progress. The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila is an astounding work by an astounding saint, a highly detailed and immensely useful look at the interior life of the mistress of the interior castle, a saint beyond compare in mystical wisdom. Let that wisdom pierce your heart too, through the words of these pages.

As an award-winning author, host of EWTN’s “Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms,” and mother of five, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is well aware of the difficulties women face today as they balance all their responsibilities and struggle to find time for prayer. 
This book will affirm women on their journey while celebrating the strength, dignity, and specific gifts of women in the context of the faith. Donna-Marie offers words of encouragement for women who are single, married, consecrated women, and single mothers, while straightforwardly addressing specific difficulties in women’s lives, with prayers for stress, complicated pregnancies, and walking through divorce. Words from St. John Paul II, saints and mystics enrich the text with inspiration.

What price would you pay for freedom? In the exhilarating action epic For Greater Glory an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the film's adventure unfolds against the long-hidden, true story of the 1920s Cristero War

St. Anne, the beloved Mother of Our Lady and Grandmother of Christ Our Lord, has proven herself a heavenly helper for every need. Although we know next to nothing of her historically, the traditions record that she was a pious and holy woman. Like St. Elizabeth, she was sterile until her older years, when God finally heard the fervent prayer of St. Anne and her husband St. Joachim, the Grandparents of God, to grant them a child—indeed, the most extraordinary in history, after Christ: for to St. Anne was granted the immeasurable grace of conceiving in her womb immaculately the holy Mother of God, destined to be a spotless Bride of the Lord.

In Good St. Anne, find the tale of this holy matriarch, and learn how to call upon her intercession. Among her titles, she is especially invoked as:

• Patroness of Mothers,
• Comfort of the Sorrowing,
• Mother of the Poor,
• Health of the Sick,
• Patroness of the Childless,
• Help of the Pregnant,
• Model of Married Women and Mothers,
• Protectress of Widows, and
• Patroness of Laborers.

The Mother of the Mother of God, the holy St. Anne, prays for us in our every need if we only ask her. She is of course especially close to Our Lady, and she provides for us a means of securing the heavenly patronage of Our Sweet Mother Mary, who is the surest means of knowing Our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Anne, privileged to bear the Mother of God, and to become in Christ a daughter of the one you bore, pray for us to Our Lady and to God!

SKU: 97981

Our St Benedict Stretch Bracelet features our money-back guarantee.

Hematite & Metal Beads-Carded
 

These durable, attractive St. Benedict Bracelets come in many colors, but customers especially love this pink version!

Exorcists consider the St. Benedict medal to be one of the most powerful protectors against evil, which is why these special bracelets feature ten St. Benedict medals woven together with heavy paracord. Having ten medals also means that these bracelets can double as a way to pray the rosary!

This St. Benedict Bracelet comes with a beautiful Apostle Gear gift box, ideal for safe-keeping or gift-giving. Also included is our exclusive St. Benedict Prayer Card, which features the powerful Benedictine prayer against the influence of evil, in both Latin and English.

The slipknot makes them one-size-fits-all. See our St. Benedict bracelets in other colors. See our bulk pricing below.

GROUNDED IN FAITH

The cross signifies God’s greatest act of love; bringing forgiveness, healing, and hope to the world. Wear this Grounded in Faith bracelet as a reminder to keep God at the center of your life and know that He is protecting and loving you always.

• Handwoven in Medjugorje, Bosnia, and Herzegovina
• Adjustable bracelet cording which opens to 9.5", closes to 6.25"
• 9 black, white or blue-dyed howlite-based crosses with a silver-tone My Saint My Hero logo medal, and a "faith" charm tag
• Medals hand-cast in a sacred site in Italy
• Grounded in Faith Blessing Bracelet comes on an inspirational card 

SKU: 97950

Saint Benedict: Monk, Mystic, Exorcist weaves together remarkable threads of monasticism, mystical experiences, prayer, and spiritual combat to paint a vivid portrait of an enigmatic man whose legacy continues to inspire the modern-day world.

Our popular Blue Enamel and Silver 1-inch Miraculous Medals are sold in packs of 25 Miraculous Medals at a discounted bulk price, which is now available to the public. Each 25-Pack comes with a Miraculous Medal Prayer Card, a black velvet drawstring keepsake bag, and an Apostle Gear gift box.

5mm Round Clear Faceted Finest Austrian Crystal Beads with Sterling Silver Miraculous Center and 1 3/4" Scrolled Sterling Crucifix. Includes a Deluxe Velour Gift Box.

When does it ship? This item ships the next business day.

This Round Clear Finest Austrian Crystal Rosary is made in the USA.

Get it personalized! We can engrave the back of the rosary crucifix with one line, such as a name or date, for an extra fee. See the Options box below.

NOTE: Only the bottom part of the rosary is shown in the photo, but this product is a FULL rosary.

SKU: 36563

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Attach this lovely St. Francis of Assisi Pet Medal to your pet's collar and ask the patron saint of animals to bless and protect your furry friend!

The St. Francis medal is made of solid, durable pewter and measures 1/2 inch x 1/4 inch. Its small size makes it an ideal patron saint medal for cats and small dogs.

The back of the medal can be engraved with up to 3 lines of 8 or less characters each, for a $25 extra charge. For example, our jeweler can inscribe your pet's name and/or your contact information in case your pet gets lost.

When will it ship? Ships the next business day.

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The Miraculous Medal Necklace Gift Set from Apostle Gear is made of solid Sterling Silver. This medal and chain comes together in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a free Miraculous Medal prayer card and Immaculate Conception sticker.

Our Turquoise Glass Bead Rosary comes as an Apostle Gear Gift Set with five (5) large round Marian stickers and our How To Pray The Rosary pocket guide. The rosary measures approximately 20-inches long and the beads measure 6 mm wide. These beautiful rosaries and gift sets make wonderful gifts.

Our Catholic Devotion Travel Protection Visor Clip features four devotional images in one, separated by a central raised cross. The four devotions on this visor clip are: 

• Jesus Christ
• Our Lady of the Highway
• Guardian Angel
• St. Christopher

Around the edge of the visor clip are the words "Christ, Our Lady of the Highway,  Guardian Angel and St. Christopher Protect Us."

The included sticker and holy card both feature one of the earliest-known artistic depictions of St. Christopher. On the back of the holy card is the beloved St. Christopher Prayer for Safe Travel.

The visor clip comes in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a St. Christopher Prayer Card and a St. Christopher Sticker. Built to last a lifetime, this solid metal visor clip boasts an antique-style finish and a sturdy Stainless Steel clip for easy placement on car visors, rear view mirrors, or elsewhere. 

Savings: Buy 2 or more for quantity discounts. Orders over $40 include free delivery.

The tradition of seeking protection from St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, is an ancient Catholic practice. Dating back to the 3rd century, St. Christopher was known for his incredible strength as he carried travelers safely across a dangerous river. One day, while carrying a child across the river, Christopher felt weighed down by an incredible force. When he reached the other shore, the child revealed himself to be Jesus and confirmed that Christopher had, in fact, carried the weight of the entire world on his shoulders. The name Christopher, in fact, means "Christ-bearer."

Our circular St. Christopher "Go Your Way Safely" Visor Clip comes in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a St. Christopher Prayer Card and a St. Christopher Sticker. Built to last a lifetime, this solid metal visor clip boasts an antique-style finish and a sturdy Stainless Steel clip for easy placement on car visors, rear view mirrors, or elsewhere. 

This visor clip's vintage design features a raised cut-out depiction of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus across a river. Around the image are the words "Behold St. Christopher and go your way safely." The included sticker and holy card both feature one of the earliest-known artistic depictions of St. Christopher. On the back of the holy card is the beloved St. Christopher Prayer for Safe Travel.

The tradition of seeking protection from St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, is an ancient Catholic practice. Dating back to the 3rd century, St. Christopher was known for his incredible strength as he carried travelers safely across a dangerous river. One day, while carrying a child across the river, Christopher felt weighed down by an incredible force. When he reached the other shore, the child revealed himself to be Jesus and confirmed that Christopher had, in fact, carried the weight of the entire world on his shoulders. The name Christopher, in fact, means "Christ-bearer."

Our St. Christopher visor clip is a tangible reminder of God's presence in our lives wherever a journey may lead, and whatever weights we may find ourselves carrying. Savings: Buy 2 or more for quantity discounts. Orders over $40 include free delivery.

Our St. Michael the Archangel Visor Clip comes in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a St. Michael Prayer Card and a St. Michael Sticker. Built to last a lifetime, this solid metal visor clip boasts an antique-style finish and a sturdy Stainless Steel clip for easy placement on car visors, rear view mirrors, or elsewhere. 

This visor clip's vintage design features a raised, shape-cut depiction of St. Michael defeating the devil. Below the image of Saint Michael are the words Protect Us.

The included sticker and holy card feature early Christian artistic depictions of St. Michael the Archangel. On the back of the holy card is the beloved Prayer to St. Michael.

The tradition of invoking St. Michael the Archangel for protection, particularly during travels, is deeply rooted in Catholic devotion. Known as the leader of God's army against Satan's forces, St. Michael is a symbol of courage, power, and protection. As written in the Book of Revelation, he leads the heavenly forces to victory, casting out evil.

Because of his victorious battle against evil, Catholics often ask for his protection when embarking on journeys, whether physical or spiritual. Travelers may recite the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, carry a St. Michael medal, or use a St. Michael car visor clip as a tangible reminder of his powerful intercession. This practice not only provides comfort and peace of mind during travels but also reaffirms the Church's teaching on the active presence and assistance of angels in our lives.

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Our St. Christopher Keychain comes in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a St. Christopher Prayer Card and a St. Christopher Sticker. Built to keep your keys safe for a lifetime, this solid metal keychain boasts an antique-style finish and an unbreakable steel key-ring attached with a sturdy chain.

This keychain's design features a raised depiction of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus across a river. On the back of the keychain is a raised image of the Jerusalem cross, which has long served as a symbol for traveling pilgrims.

The included sticker and holy card both feature one of the earliest-known artistic depictions of St. Christopher. On the back of the holy card is the St. Christopher Prayer for Safe Travel.

The tradition of seeking protection from St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, is an ancient Catholic practice. Dating back to the 3rd century, St. Christopher was known for his incredible strength and for carrying travelers safely across dangerous rivers. Catholics often ask for Saint Christopher's intercession when embarking on trips.

Savings: Buy 2 or more for automatic quantity discounts. Orders over $40 include free delivery.

Our St. Christopher Visor Clip comes in a deluxe Apostle Gear gift box with a St. Christopher Prayer Card and a St. Christopher Sticker. Built to last a lifetime, this solid metal visor clip boasts an antique-style finish and a sturdy Stainless Steel clip for easy placement on car visors, rear view mirrors, or elsewhere. 

The center of this visor clip's vintage design features a raised depiction of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus across a river. Below that are a pair of angelic wings and the words Protect Us at the bottom. Raised images of a boat, airplane, and vehicle form the shape of a cross above St. Christopher.

The included sticker and holy card both feature one of the earliest-known artistic depictions of St. Christopher. On the back of the holy card is the beloved St. Christopher Prayer for Safe Travel.

The tradition of seeking protection from St. Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, is an ancient Catholic practice. Dating back to the 3rd century, St. Christopher was known for his incredible strength and for carrying travelers safely across dangerous rivers.

Catholics often ask for Saint Christopher's intercession when embarking on trips by reciting prayers, wearing St. Christopher medals, or placing St. Christopher visor clips in their vehicles. This long-standing tradition serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, even in our travels, and the comfort of knowing we are not alone in our journeys. Our St. Christopher visor clip is likewise a tangible reminder of God's presence in our lives wherever a journey may take us.

Savings: Buy 2 or more for automatic quantity discounts. Orders over $40 include free delivery.