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Gifts for Nurses & Doctors
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St. Catherine of Siena,
Patron of Nurses
Catherine (1347-80), the
twenty-fourth child of a dyer and his wife, decided as a young girl not
to marry. She spent several years in prayer and virtual solitude in a
back room of her parents’ home. At the end of this period she
experienced a mystical marriage to Christ. She emerged from the room and
went into the world: nursing the sick in local hospitals and unceasingly
offering care during the plague of 1347. She also aggressively worked to
reform the church, cajoling bishops and popes to give their riches to
the needy. Catherine is often shown, as in this plaque, wearing a ring,
which symbolizes her mystical marriage to Christ, and carrying a cross.
The two symbols suggest that her work in the world to relieve suffering
had a basis in a powerful spirituality.
Dimensions: 6 (h) x 2.5 (w) x 1 (d) inches.
(Item #15146)
$45.00
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St.
Elizabeth of Hungary, Patron of Nurses
Elizabeth (1207-31) was a
queen of Hungary. Throughout her time at court she, however, lived a
separate life. For a time she smuggled so many provisions out of the
castle to the poor in the village below that she was severely rebuked.
Her association with roses (one tops the enclosed small plaque) comes
from a story about a member of the court catching her, cloak full of
food meant for the poor, and demanding she show him what she had beneath
the cloak. When she opened it, roses fell forth. Against the wishes of
those in her class, she built a hospital in the basement of the castle
and regularly fed and tended to the poor and suffering herself,
providing the poor food, money, and work. In 1227 her husband died and
Elizabeth moved to Marburg, where she received the habit and chord of
the Franciscans and, with what remained of her inheritance, established
a hospital for the sick, aged, and poor. At this time, care of the sick
usually was performed in hospitals only by men, but Elizabeth went
against this norm and labored as a nurse. Her work was so strenuous that
her health broke and she died several years after establishing her
second hospital. All this work for the sick and suffering resulted in
her being one of the patrons of nurses. One of the most extraordinary
things about her was not simply her generosity and work to heal and
comfort the sick but also the fact that she chose to do this work when
other areas of life (for instance at court) were open to her. In other
words, she gave up much in order to give to others.
Dimensions: 4.25 inches (h) x 2.5 (w) x
.75 (d) inches
(Item #15102) $25.00
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St. Luke, Patron
of Doctors
In Colossians (4:14), St. Paul refers to Luke as “the
beloved physician,” and thus he is the patron of doctors. Luke also
happens to one of the patrons of writers because he wrote both the
Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, two of the most important
texts in the last two thousand years. Both texts contain precise
descriptions of illness and healing, thus further suggesting Luke’s role
as physician. Luke accompanied St. Paul on many of his journeys and was
with him during the last days of his imprisonment. His Gospel emphasizes
the role of the poor, the stricken, and the outcast in the ministry of
Jesus. Dimensions: 4.25 (h) x 2.5 (w) x .75 (d)
inches (Item #15092) $25.00
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St. Luke, Patron
of Physicians, Artists, and Writers
In Colossians (4:14), St. Paul refers to St. Luke as “the
beloved physician,” and thus he is the patron of doctors. Luke is one of
the patrons of writers because he wrote both the Gospel of Luke and the
Acts of the Apostles, two of the most important texts in the last two
thousand years. Luke is the patron of artists because a legend states
that he painted several portraits of the Virgin Mary. He is often
depicted, as here, painting, drawing, or writing.
Dimensions: 7 (h) x 3 (w) x 1 (d) inches
(Item
#*COS-S080) $45.00
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St. John of God: Patron
of Nurses and Other Hospital Workers
St. John of God (1495-1550) spent his youth as a shepherd, was a
mercenary and debauchee, and then went through a brief period of
insanity. In his 40s, he had a vision of the Infant Jesus, who called
him John of God. To make up for the suffering he’d caused as a soldier,
he rented a house in Grenada, Spain, and began to care for the sick and
the poor. He gave away all that he had to the indigent and went so far
as to carry, like Mother Teresa, the ill from the streets into his home,
treating them with “infinite care and respect.” John founded the Order
of Hospitallers. For these reasons he is the patron of nurses, the sick,
especially heart patients, and all hospital workers.
1.25" diameter
(Item #15255) $20.00
Made in the USA
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Each medal comes in a felt pouch with a card giving
the history of the saint. The originals are carved in
clay, then are cast in lead-free pewter. These charms can be added to a
chain as a pendant or a keyring for a keychain. |
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NEW!
'Christ is Greater than I' Wristband
Like the popular Lance Armstrong
yellow wristband, this maroon wristband offers a simple message illustrated
in symbols to remind you daily of Christ's "bigger picture" for us.
(Item #27000)
$1.50
each |
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Austrian Crystal / Cats Eye Nurse Angel Pin
(Item #15633) $6.95 |
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Friendship and Hospitality Bread Warmer
Bread Warmers are always popular!
Our customers often buy them five and six at a time. They make great hostess
gifts, client gifts, additions to gift baskets, and even gifts for when you
travel abroad. They are thin and durable which makes them easy to pack when
traveling. Gift Boxed. (Item #15057) $9.95
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NEW OCCUPATIONAL JESUS STATUES!
Nurse (#34424) $20.00
Policeman (#34426) $20.00
Fireman (#34430) $20.00 |
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Nurse Jingle Buddy Ornament
2.5" tall. Please note: the crosses shown are now gold, not red
anymore. (Item #27460) $2.95
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NEW!
Nurse Jingle Buddy Snowman Figure w/Magnetic Feet
4" tall. (Item #18826)
$9.95
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PLATINUM DEALER EXCLUSIVE!
Angel of Caring
4" tall (Item #11739) $13.00MORE WILLOW TREE ANGELS- CLICK HERE! |
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Angel of Healing
5" tall (Item #28092) $13.00MORE WILLOW TREE ANGELS- CLICK HERE! |
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Crystal Signature Angel
Sparkling sculpture suspended in crystal. Gift Boxed. 3" tall.
(Item #14013) $49.95
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Nurse Message Angel
"A Blessing in Care and Love"
Resin, with hand-painted accents. Protective felt pads on bottom. Gift
Boxed. 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 2".
(Item #16523) $9.95 |
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Palm Sized Wood
Cross for Holding
A nice addition to
your daily prayer! Handcrafted in the Holy Land from native olive wood, this
cross is a tangible symbol of true hope, real comfort, and unfailing mercy
of Christ who holds you. Let it direct you to be presence of Christ. This
cross is made to fit comfortably in the palm of a person's hand. We hope
this handmade wood cross will bring added strength and reflection to your
prayer time. This cross can be given as a gift in a time of need or to
enhance one's prayer life. It comes with a booklet of meditations for use in
prayer and devotion.
Small enough to become your 'cross in your pocket' or
purse as well! 4" tall x 2.25" wide. (Item #34584) $19.95 |
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Plain #35663 |
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Carved Crucifix #35664 |
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Holy Spirit #35666 |
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Palm of Your Hand Crosses
Each 5" Palm Cross is sculpted from walnut wood with no finish applied. The oils from your hands
and those of your loved ones as it is used in prayer will become the finish. You are invited to use
your cross as a symbol of the power of prayer in your life.
Plain (Item #35663) $37.95
Carved Crucifix (Item #35664) $45.95
Holy Spirit (Item #35666) $44.95 |
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NEW!
Do you have time for God?
Christian Watches
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NEW!
'You Are
Very, Very, Very, Very Special' Plate Kit
Our
"Do It Yourself" Very Very Special Plate is a
great gift for that very, very special person!
Sure to be a hit at any celebration, guests can use the included Pebeo
pen to fill this platter with signatures and happy wishes for the very,
very special person!
The revolutionary Pebeo Porcelain 150 pen works just like a marker.
Mistakes can be washed off with a damp sponge. Once the ink is dry, fire
your plate in any conventional oven at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. It's
permanent, dishwasher, microwave and food safe! Comes with instructions.
Lead free, dishwasher and microwave safe.
12" Diameter
(Item #28980)
$37.50
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Manual of Catholic Devotions
This book features morning and evening prayers, prayers for
liturgical seasons, favorite prayers to the Saints, the Rosary and many
traditional Catholic prayers. Easy to read type. 5.5" x 8.5".
Imitation British Tan leather cover with ribbon marker. 172 pages.
(Item #14573) $19.95 |
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