Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico and a symbol of the country's identity and Catholic faith. When the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego in 1531 and imprinted her image on his tilma, a cactus-fiber mantle, she did so recognizing the local beliefs of the Aztec people.
Whenever sterling silver comes in contact with air, over time it will tarnish or turn a dark color.
What is the Sterling Silver Mark
The 925 sterling silver mark indicates that the sterling silver item is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% an alloy, which is typically copper.
Why is Saint Monica Shown with a Boat?
In two of the St Monica medals in the Rosa Mystica Medals collection, we see a boat in the background. What is the significance of the boat?
Why are the Four Evangelists Represented By An Ox, Eagle, Lion and Man?
Christian art and medals often depicts the four Evangelists by a figure: Winged Man (Matthew), Lion (Mark), Ox (Luke) and Eagle (John). Below are two medals from the Rosa Mystica Medals collection that show these representations of the four Evangelists.
What is a Black Madonna? By Susan Monroe
The first time I saw a Black Madonna medal, my reaction was 'Our Lady of ….what?' The names and locations of many of the Black Madonna representations are not familiar to us; however, they represent a unique and intensely spiritual time in the life of the Catholic Church.
Catholic Medals Can Be History Lessons
Often when we think of Catholic medals, we think of medals showing a saint, Blessed Mary or a crucifix. However some medals also show historical events. Below are four medals in the Rosa Mystica Medals collection which are saint medals but also a lesson in history.
How Can You Tell If a Medal Is Really Vintage?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a very popular Catholic devotional image and it consists of several symbols. The Sacred Heart Medal is to remind us of the Passion of Christ on the cross hence the crown of thorns.
June is the Month of the Sacred Heart
The devotional theme for June is the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is one of the most popular devotions within the Catholic Church. It began around 1672 when Jesus appeared to St Margaret Mary Alacoque and revealed to her the devotion to His Sacred Heart.
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