St. Agnes is a very popular saint among young women, as she is the patron saint of those seeking chastity and purity. Born in 291 AD to wealthy parents, she grew to be a beautiful and poised young lady. Many men sought her hand in marriage, but she – early on – promised herself to the Lord. One of ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. Agnes
Sew-a-Saint: St. George
Saint George is, next to St. Michael the Archangel, probably *the* most popular saint for little boys. Last year, in my son's kindergarten class, about half the class of boys came dressed as either St. George or St. Michael on All Saints Day. Seriously, the were just adorable.This Saint George ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. George
Sew-a-Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is one of my favorite saints. Born in 1656, she first Native American to be cannonized and is a true modern day saint. She's also my soul sister for two reasons: (1) she was known for "traditional women's work" like sewing, which *I love*, and (2) her given name, Tekakwitha, ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Sew-a-Saint: St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist, the voice in the wilderness, calls out to us in this snuggly Sew-a-Saint fabric. A cousin to Jesus, he is the spiritual successor of the prophet Elijah who preached of the coming of Christ. He lived a humble life, wearing a robe of camel hair and feasting on locust and wild ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: St. John the Baptist
Sew-a-Saint: Divine Mercy of Christ
We celebrate the Divine Mercy of Christ the Sunday following Easter. During this time, we remember to approach God in prayer and ask for mercy not just for us for the whole world, be merciful in our own actions by extending love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us, and place our complete ... Read More about Sew-a-Saint: Divine Mercy of Christ