• Wearing bracelets and jewelry with pictures of Saints and other Christian icons is a constant reminder to have faith in God and pray daily. Religious jewelry is an expression of religious commitment and acknowledges spirituality.
• Colorful pieces and bold statements are in fashion and a Saint bracelet is the perfect way to spice up your wrist and wardrobe. Some of the bracelets are made out of Magnetic Hematite which presents with a metallic black shine and is contrasted with bright & colorful Christian icon pictures. Others are made out of gold, wood or sterling silver with similar images.
• The magnetic properties of the Hematite have been known to be used for both Physical and Mental Healing in the way of treating: body cramps & pains, nervous disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, insomnia, anemia, poor blood circulation, fibromyalgia, bone fractures and sports injuries. Magnetic Hematite has also been recognized to promote the following: stress relief, improving memory, improving overall mental function & focus, aid in meditation, aid for inducing a calm state of mind and as an aid in inducing astral projection or “Out of Body Experiences”.     

  Saint Bracelets are a very hot item in Hollywood right due to the popularity of the movie series “Twilight”.

  

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  A Saint bracelet, Christian Icon bracelet or Protection bracelet is not only an object of faith, but also a hip fashion statement. As fads and trends come and go, showing one’s faith always remains in style. People often wear and gift religious jewelry as an expression of their faith. For Catholic adolescents, Confirmation is a time when a young adult makes a full fledged commitment to their faith and often chooses a Saint’s name to take as part of their own. As such, religious jewelry bearing images of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, Patron Saints and other Christian Icons is an appropriate gift that acknowledges spirituality.

  Adjustable Saint bracelets encompass all of these sacred figures together and can remind one to have faith in God and to reflect and pray daily. Today religious jewelry is worn for fashion and style as well as an expression of religious commitment. The fashion trends for jewelry this year continue to be colorful pieces and bold statements. An ornate Saint bracelet is the perfectly inexpensive way to spice up your wrist and make that bold statement at a time when recessionary forces and social mood changes are challenging our faith.

  Many of the Saint bracelets that are in fashion today are made of hematite and are magnetic as well. Hematite is a mineral consisting of iron oxide and when it is cut and polished, it presents with a metallic black shine. Hematite can be made into beautiful bracelets and has also been recognized for centuries as a mental & physical healer and therapeutic instrument due to its magnetic properties.

  The magnetic properties of hematite have been used to promote physical healing in the way of treating the following: poor blood circulation, body cramps and pains, nervous disorders, insomnia, anemia, headaches, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, bone fractures and sports injuries to name a few. Golf players have popularized magnetic hematite bracelets since they are thought to prevent inflammation and provide pain relief as well as create an ionic balance within the arm and wrist.

  The mental healing applications of magnetic hematite are reported to promote the following: stress relief, improving overall mental function & focus, improving memory, aiding in meditation and bringing about a calm mental state of mind. It has also been said to help induce astral projection or out of body experiences.

  Wearing a religious Saints bracelet that is both fashionable & magnetic may be a non-invasive way to promote physical and mental well being while staying focused on what is important in life, our faith!

  

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  ]]> http://saintbracelets.com/faith-fashion-and-healing/feed/ 0 http://saintbracelets.com/most-popular-saints/ http://saintbracelets.com/most-popular-saints/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:08:31 +0000 Admin http://saintbracelets.com/?p=74 Saint Peter (The Apostle)

- Commonly referred to as “Simon Peter”, “Cephas” or “the rock”, “the first Pope”, “Prince of the Apostles” or “Founder” – Saint Peter was one of three members of Jesus’ inner circle and was told by Jesus that it was upon him that he would build his church – Saint Peter is the Patron Saint of fisherman, longevity and Popes – The feast day for Saint Peter is primarily June 29th (but also February 22nd and November 18th).

Saint James, the Great (The Apostle)

- Commonly referred to as “James the Greater” – James was the brother of John (the Apostle) and was also the second of three members of Jesus’ inner circle – Saint James is the Patron Saint of laborers, hatmakers and rheumatism – The feast day for Saint James is July 25th.

Saint John (The Apostle)

- Commonly referred to as “the beloved disciple” – John was the brother of James the Greater, and together they were called “Sons of Thunder” by Jesus – John was the third member of Jesus’ inner circle and was the only one of twelve apostles who did not forsake Jesus in the hour of his Passion – Saint John was the author of one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, as well as three Epistles – Saint John is the Patron Saint of Asia Minor – The feast day for Saint John is December 27th.

Saint Jude (The Apostle)

- Commonly referred to as “Thaddaeus” or “Judas Thaddaeus of Lebbaeus” – He was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus, but not to be confused with Judas Iscariot, who was also an Apostle of Jesus and later betrayed Jesus – Saint Jude (Thaddaeus) is the Patron Saint of hopeless or deperate causes – The feast day for Saint Jude is October 28th.

Saint Matthew (The Apostle)

- Another of the twelve apostles of Jesus, Mark was the author of one of the four Gospels in the New Testament – Saint Matthew is the Patron Saint of bankers, accountants and tax collectors – The feast day for Saint Matthew is September 21st.

Saint Thomas (The Apostle)

- Commonly referred to as “Doubting Thomas”, he was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus – Saint Thomas is the Patron Saint of architects, construction workers, builders and people in doubt – The feast day for Saint Thomas is July 3rd.

Saint Mark

- Although he was not a disciple of Jesus, Mark was the author of the oldest (and shortest) of the four Gospels in the New Testament – Saint Mark is the Patron Saint of notaries – The feast day for Saint Mark is April 25th.

Saint Luke

- Although like Mark he was not a disciple of Jesus, Luke was the author of one of the four Gospels in the New Testament as well as “Acts of the Apostles” – Saint Luke is the Patron Saint of physicians and surgeons. The feast day for Saint Luke is October 18th.

Saint Cajetan

- Commonly referred to as “Cajetan of Thiene”, “Gaetano” and “Gaetano dei Conti di Tiene” – Lived during the 1500’s and entered the religious community to serve the sick and the poor – Founded a bank (Bank of Naples) to help the poor and offer an alternative to using loan sharks – Saint Cajetan is the Patron Saint of job seekers, unemployed people, gamblers and good fortune – The feast day for Saint Cajetan is August 7th.

Saint Michael (The Archangel)

- Commonly referred to as “The Great Prince”, “Prince of Seraphim” and “The Protector” – One of three Angels to actually be named in the scriptures, Michael is the leader of the forces of heaven against evil – Saint Michael is the Patron Saint of protection (against sickness & death), police officers, radiologists, grocers, mariners and paratroopers – The feast day for Saint Michael is September 29th.

Saint Elizabeth (Ann Seton)

- Born during the time of the American Revolution, she later became the mother of 5 children and the first American born citizen to be Canonized by the Catholic Church – She founded the “Sisters of Charity” and opened the first American Catholic School and establised the first American Catholic Orphanage all in her 46 year life span – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the Patron Saint of the loss of parents and her feast day is January 4th.

Saint Francis (of Assisi)

- Founder of the “Franciscan Order” of brothers – Saint Francis lived by the Gospel and followed the Gospel literally in trying to live and preach as Jesus did – He was a true lover of nature and felt that all of God’s creations were part of his brotherhood – Two years before his death, Francis received the “Stigmata” which are the real and painful wounds of Christ on the hands, feet and side – Saint Francis is the Patron Saint of animals, merchants and ecology. The feast day for Saint Francis of Assisi is October 4th.