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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
$29.99
6mm Czech Fire-Polished Rosebud Bead Bracelet with Christmas Star Comet Medal.
Lovely deep violet Czech fire-polished rosebud beads perfect for Advent. 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 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!
Lovely deep violet Czech fire-polished rosebud beads perfect for Advent. 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 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!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Beads Bracelet 6mm Czech Fire-Polished Rosebud Deep Violet -3 Sections
$29.99
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 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!
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 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!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Beads Bracelet Czech Fire-Polished Light Violet 6mm Round
$27.99
Only a few left!
6mm Czech Fire-Polished Beads Bracelet with Christmas Star Comet Medal.
Lovely light weight and light violet color Czech fire-polished beads perfect for Advent. The 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.
Bracelet is strung on a stretch chord, (knot is glued and hidden in bail for extra security).
Size is approximately 6 3/4" in diameter.
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!
Lovely light weight and light violet color Czech fire-polished beads perfect for Advent. The 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.
Bracelet is strung on a stretch chord, (knot is glued and hidden in bail for extra security).
Size is approximately 6 3/4" in diameter.
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!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Bracelet Beads 6mm Amethyst Stone Medium Violet
$39.99
6mm Amethyst Semi Precious Stone Beads Bracelet and Sterling Silver Star of Bethlehem Medal.
Lovely medium weight and medium violet color beads perfect for Advent with extra starry sparkle in the spacers, subtly 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). Bracelet is strung on a stretch chord, (knot is glued and hidden in bail for extra security).
Size is approximately a little over 6 3/4" diameter.
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!
Lovely medium weight and medium violet color beads perfect for Advent with extra starry sparkle in the spacers, subtly 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). Bracelet is strung on a stretch chord, (knot is glued and hidden in bail for extra security).
Size is approximately a little over 6 3/4" diameter.
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!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Chaplet Beads 8mm Amethyst Stone Deep Violet
$49.99
8mm Amethyst Semi Precious Stone Beads and Sterling Silver Star of Bethlehem with Holy Family
Hand strung conveniently 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.
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!
Hand strung conveniently 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.
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!
Saint Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer Beads 10mm Bethlehem Olive Wood
$59.99
Only a few left!
10mm Bethlehem Olive Wood Beads, with hematite spacers, and Sterling Silver Star of Bethlehem and Madonna and Child Medals
Hand strung conveniently on a sturdy flexible wire.
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: Start the prayers at the star to symbolically follow it to the Madonna and Child.
Each bead strand 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 conveniently on a sturdy flexible wire.
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: Start the prayers at the star to symbolically follow it to the Madonna and Child.
Each bead strand 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!