THE SACRED ORIGINS OF LAPIDARIES
AND SACRAMENTAL MEDALLIONS
THE SACRED ORIGINS OF LAPIDARIES
AND SACRAMENTAL MEDALLIONS
"Sacramentals are instituted for the sanctification of certain ministries of the Church, certain states of life, a great variety of circumstances in Christian life, and the use of many things helpful to man. In accordance with bishops' pastoral decisions, they can also respond to the needs, culture, and special history of the Christian people of a particular region or time. They always include a prayer, often accompanied by a specific sign, such as the laying on of hands, the sign of the cross,
or the sprinkling of holy water (which recalls Baptism)."
- CCC, 1668
or the sprinkling of holy water (which recalls Baptism)."
- CCC, 1668
In the book of the Apocalypse, St. John reveals the Divine order of gemstones to adorn
the walls of the Heavenly Jerusalem, the new covenant. Gemstones represent the human virtues practiced, which reach a supernatural level when nourished through the Sacraments,
prayer and meditation to the Divine Majesty...
the walls of the Heavenly Jerusalem, the new covenant. Gemstones represent the human virtues practiced, which reach a supernatural level when nourished through the Sacraments,
prayer and meditation to the Divine Majesty...
Since ancient times, devotional medallions and scapulars have served as reminders of our Divine Creator's immense love for us, and of His Holy Spirit dwelling within our souls. Among the oldest discovered amulets served as prayer lockets adorned on the neck. Other amulets contain Sacred Scripture gemstones and religious inscriptions, such as the St. Benedict Cross Medal inscribed with the ancient Exorxism ritual...
