Saint Christopher and Navy Rosary with Amethyst Beads

Originally a series written by Pope Francis while he was Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, these profound meditations give an inspiring introduction to the path of humility and love needed to form true Christian communities. They are divided into two separate works, Corruption and Sin, and Self-Accusation. As the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis ministered in a country that suffered greatly from the effects of corruption in public and private life. In these texts, the current Holy Father reflects on the connection between sin and corruption in the life of every Christian and how pride and self-sufficiency lead from one to the other. The roots of many of the themes of his pontificate can be found in these texts on humility, honesty and simplicity. The two pieces are on different but related issues. The difference between sin and corruption and the remedy for sin, which is self-accusation, meaning telling oneself the truth about one's faults. In short, pride is the problem; humility is the solution. The Pope states: "It will do us good to reflect together on the problem of corruption and also on its relationship with sin. It will do us good to shake up our souls with the prophetic force of the Gospel, which places us in the truth about things by stirring up the layers of fallen dead leaves of human weakness and complicity that can create the conditions for corruption. It will do us a lot of good, in the light of God's word, to learn to discern the different states of corruption that surround us and threaten to lead us astray. It will do us good to say to one another again, "Yes, I'm a sinner; but no, I'm not corrupt!"-and to say it with fear, lest we accept the state of corruption as just another sin." 105 pages. Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) is the first Latin American to be elected to the chair of Peter. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he served as head of the Society of Jesus in Argentina, then became the archbishop of Buenos Aires, and was elected to be the Pope in March, 2013.

1-5/16" Sterling Silver St. Christopher Medal Made in the USA. The Oval shaped Medal is adorned with St. Christopher carrying the Infant Jesus.

The design of this medal was hand-sculpted by master artisans in the early 1900's. The medal is made by Die Striking high-grade Sterling Silver stock. This method enables the finest details of the precious metal to fully show, and the medal is made even more beautiful when the signature Antique Finish is applied by hand to the medal. In the final step, the medal is highlighted with hand engraving, to display the beautiful natural sheen of pure Sterling Silver.

Would you like it engraved? We can engrave the back of the medal with a special message for an extra fee. See the product details box on this page to specify engraving. A 24" Rhodium Plated Curb Chain is Included with a Deluxe Velour Gift Box.

Weight: 8.5 grams.

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

This Sterling Silver Oval St. Christopher Medal is made in the USA.

SKU: 35184

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This 22-inch Sterling Silver Cable Chain With Spring Ring features our money-back guarantee and usually ships the same day if ordered before 6PM Eastern Time.

Featuring a width of 1mm, this Cable Chain weighs 2.67 grams. Paired with one or more religious pendants, this 22-inch-long chain makes an attractive necklace.

Made in the USA.

SKU: 46344

Our Saint Scholastica Rosary features 6mm Light Amethyst Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 3/8 x 3/4 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Scholastica medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Scholastica 6mm Light Amethyst Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.

For a small extra fee, our jeweler can engrave a name, date, or short message on the back of the saint charm.

Our Guardian Angel / Marine Corp Rosary features 6mm Peridot Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 3/8 x 3/4 inches. The centerpiece features a Guardian Angel / Marine Corp medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this Guardian Angel / Marine Corp 6mm Peridot Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.

Our Saint Christopher/Cheerleading Rosary features 6mm Ruby Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 3/8 x 3/4 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Christopher/Cheerleading medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Christopher/Cheerleading 6mm Ruby Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.

Our Saint Mary Magdalene of Canossa Rosary features 6mm Garnet Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 5/8 x 1 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Mary Magdalene of Canossa medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Mary Magdalene of Canossa 6mm Garnet Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.

For a small extra fee, our jeweler can engrave a name, date, or short message on the back of the saint charm.

Our Saint Adrian of Nicomedia Rosary features 6mm Light Amethyst Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 5/8 x 1 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Adrian of Nicomedia medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Adrian of Nicomedia 6mm Light Amethyst Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.

For a small extra fee, our jeweler can engrave a name, date, or short message on the back of the saint charm.

Our Saint Sebastian/Swimming Rosary features 6mm Hematite beads. The Crucifix measures 1 3/4 x 1 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Sebastian/Swimming medal.

Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Sebastian/Swimming 6mm Hematite Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping.