The healing power of saints has existed for two millennia and is still a time honored tradition today. Saints are not worshiped but rather are looked at as those who can interceded on our behalf because of their own faithfulness. In the same way one might ask a friend or relative to pray or light a candle for them, many people of all religious backgrounds turn to saints and angels for help and divine guidance. Doreen Virtue, author and creator of Saints and Angels Oracle Cards, explains that, “Since Christianity’s roots are found in more ancient belief systems of Judaism and pantheism, I strongly believe that these… will benefit people of every religious and spiritual background. I’ve found the saints to be angelic, loving and powerful allies to anyone who calls on them, regardless of that person’s faith.”
Often times saints are designated as a patron saint of a particular cause or profession, or invoked against a specific illness or harm. It is customary to carry medallions, place statues or burn incense for the saints that one prays with for intercession. For example, many people in real estate are familiar with St. Joseph, the patron saint of homes. Burying a St. Joseph statue in the yard is a fast way to sell a home! (We have St. Joseph Home Seller Kits for only $5.95!)
Earth Lore carries a wide variety saints and angels products. We have saint medallions on beautiful prayer cards for $4.95. Including:
- Venerable Matt Talbot: Patron of those suffering for Alcoholism
- Saint Charles Borromeo: Patron of those with Stomach Ailments
- St. Jude: Patron Saint of Lost Causes and Desperate Situations
- St. Rita: Patron of those who suffer Physical Abuse
- St. Maximilian Kolbe: Patron of those who suffer from Addiction & Drugs
- St. Catherine of Sweden: Patron of those who’ve suffered Miscarriage
- St. Alphonsus Liguori: Patron of those with Arthritis
- St. Agatha: Patron of those who have Breast Cancer
- St. Peregrine: Patron of those with Cancer
- St. Dymphna: Patron of those with Mental Illnesses
- St. Nickolas: Patron of Sick Children
Earth Lore also carries a wide variety of Doreen Virtue’s Angel Card Decks ($15.95) including the Saints & Angels Deck mention earlier. This deck is a highly recommended favorite by our staff for its loving accuracy and guidance. Earth Lore also keeps a regular stock of Saint Incense(only $.95 /box!) including: Archangel Michael for Physical and Spiritual Protection (myrrh scented), St. Joseph for Home Protection and Family Harmony (lavender scented), St Jude for Desperate Causes (musk scented) and Our Lady of Guadalupe for Health (rose scented).
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I applaud your smith, friend-Kate. As a healer, I have said similar things to a variety of people… some, however, prove difficult to get through to. Sadly, many are stuck to their non-bending beliefs and truths. Thus, I find your article a refreshing reminder that wisdom is ever present. May your openness continue to open…. eyes, ears, minds and tongues. I look forward to learning and sharing. Farhail.