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What is the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena?
St. Andrew Christmas NovenaThe Saint Andrew Christmas Novena prayer, also known simply as the Christmas Novena, gets its name from the prayer beginning on the feast of Saint Andrew (November 30) and concluding on Christmas. It is believed to be over 100 years old, and is traditionally prayed 15 times every day, though not necessarily all at once. It may be broken up to be prayed throughout the day, such as five prayers in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
It is a simple and beautiful Advent prayer of preparation and petition by opening our hearts to both seek and to receive the Christ Child, and the salvation He brings on that cold, silent night, while asking God, with humble confidence, to grant our deepest longings. The prayer itself is directed toward God (not Saint Andrew) and zeros in on that sacred moment when Christ, through His Blessed Mother, entered human history, and we were forever changed. The Word became Flesh and dwelt among us! During the ever increasing noise and distractions of the Advent season, let this prayer help keep our minds and hearts fixed on Jesus, so as to be more ready to receive Him on Christmas Day, and when He comes again. Read a more detailed explanation of this novena here. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel! |
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Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Beads Bracelet 6mm Czech Fire-Polished Rosebud Deep Violet -3 Sections
$29.99
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6mm Czech Fire-Polished Rosebud Bead Bracelet with Christmas Star Comet Medal.
Lovely deep violet Czech fire-polished rosebud beads perfect for Advent divided in three sections of 5 beads (convenient for those who like to break up the prayers said everyday, one set for morning, noon, and night). Star is a silver colored, antiqued, nickle free metal alloy and reminds us (as it did the Wisemen), to be attentive to the signs of the coming of the Savior.
The rosebud is symbolic both for Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast on Dec 12th (for the miraculous rose she gave Juan Diego) and for the beautiful Advent hymn "Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming". Star is a silver colored, antiqued, nickle free metal alloy.
Bracelet is strung on a stretch chord, (knot is glued and hidden in bail for extra security).
Size is approximately 6 1/2" in diameter.
Each bracelet comes sealed in a zip lock bag with an anti tarnish tab.
Free gift: Beautiful prayer card and violet drawstring pouch for easy storing (and finding) for next year!
Hand strung in USA
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Beads 10mm Bethlehem Olive Wood
$59.99 - $67.99
Beautiful 10mm Olive Wood Beads from Bethlehem, paired with Solid Sterling Silver Medals and hematite spacers.
Choice of Strand or Chaplet
- Strand features 2 medals: the Star of Bethlehem and the Madonna and Child Medals
- Chaplet features one medal of the Nativity with Star and Holy Family
Both are hand strung in USA conveniently on a sturdy flexible wire.
(Note: the chaplet is not a bracelet and does not stretch.)
Olive wood beads for this set evoke the humble strength of St Joseph the carpenter, caring for Our Lady as they journey towards Bethlehem illuminated by the star, as well as a foreshadowing of the cross of Christ.
Suggested use for Strand: Start the prayers at the star to symbolically follow it to the Madonna and Child.
Each bead set comes sealed in a zip lock bag with an anti tarnish tab.
Free gift: Beautiful prayer card and violet drawstring pouch for easy storing (and finding) for next year!
Bonus: Mini Sunshine Polishing Cloth for brightening Silver medals each year!
Advent Earrings - Violet and Rose Swarovski Crystal
$29.99 - $56.98
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A great way to be reminded of the Season of Advent by wearing the colors of Advent - Violet and Rose.
These unique earrings have a lovely subtle shimmer and add a little sparkle to deep December nights reminding you of traveling by night in order to follow the bright star of Bethlehem.
The Purple set features a Deep Violet 8mm faceted Swarovski Crystal, topped with a 4mm Rose Swarovski XILION bicone AB bead, and a mini Czech Fire-Polished faceted silver colored bead, mounted on solid Sterling Silver ear wires.
The Pink set features a Rose 8mm faceted Swarovski Crystal, topped with a 3.5mm Freshwater Pearl, and a mini Czech Fire-Polished faceted silver colored bead, mounted on solid Sterling Silver ear wires. Specially designed for Gaudete Sunday! Wear them all during the third week of Advent for extra 'rejoicing'!
These earrings will remind you of the colors of your glowing Advent wreath and priest's liturgical vestments, helping you stay more rooted in the season of Advent.
Sold as individual pairs ($29.99) or save $3 in a Combo Set of both Violet and Rose pairs.
They will also compliment any of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena prayer beads from the shop.
Wear them during Advent and save them to wear again during Lent! ;-)
Bonus: Mini Sunshine Polishing Cloth for brightening your silver ear wires each year!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Chaplet and Strand Blue Sodalite Beads
$79.99
Choice of Strand or Chaplet
- Strand features 8mm Dakota Stone Sodalite Faceted Round Beads and 2 medals: the Star of Bethlehem and the Madonna and Child Medals in solid sterling silver.
- Chaplet features 10mm Dakota Stone Sodalite Faceted Round Beads and one medal of the Nativity with Star and Holy Family in solid sterling silver (Note: the chaplet is not a bracelet, and does not stretch.)
Both are hand strung in the USA conveniently on a sturdy flexible wire.
Each sodalite mineral gemstone is faceted and displays a unique blend of sapphire, cobalt, and white tones that evoke a shimmering midnight sky and royal blue for Our Lady. The bright silver colored hematite spacers reflect the brightness of the star that illuminated that holy night sky.
These beads, especially the 10mm Chaplet, have a substantial weight and feel.
The beads also comes sealed in a zip lock bag with an anti tarnish tab.
Free gift: Beautiful prayer card and violet drawstring pouch for easy storing (and finding) for next year!
Bonus: Mini Sunshine Polishing Cloth for brightening your silver medal each year!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Chaplet Beads 8mm Amethyst Stone Deep Violet
$59.99
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8mm Amethyst Semi Precious Stone Beads and Solid Sterling Silver Star of Bethlehem with Holy Family
Hand strung in the USA on a sturdy flexible wire (note: this is not a bracelet, but a chaplet).
The color is a rich deep violet perfect for Advent. These 8mm beads are made of semi precious natural amethyst stone and have a slight weight to them for a substantial feel and add support for the solid sterling silver Holy Family medal nicely.
The silver colored faceted spacers evoke a starry night sky.
Each chaplet comes sealed in a zip lock bag with an anti tarnish tab.
Free gift: Beautiful prayer card and violet drawstring pouch for easy storing (and finding) for next year!
Bonus: Mini Sunshine Polishing Cloth for brightening your silver medal each year!
Hand strung in USA
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Card
$0.75 - $40.00
Beautifully printed sturdy prayer cards on a soft touch matte surface, a joy to hold, in a convenient wallet size, with the prayer and mediation image on the front side, and a description of when and how to pray the novena on the reverse.
Sharing a prayer card is a perfect way to introduce this novena to friends, prayer groups, or parishes. If you are a parish and would like to order bulk quantities over 250, send me an email for a discount code.
(Contact me if your quantity is not available.)