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J R R Tolkien Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartJ.R.R. Tolkien was an English author, professor and master of languages who is known as the father of high fantasy literature. He is most famous for writing The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. His Catholic faith influenced everything in his life. Tolkien described The Lord of the Rings as a fundamentally religious and Catholic work. Throughout his life, Tolkien made it a priority to attend daily Mass.
The Grassroots edition charms highlight the stories of Catholic people whose stories have left an impression on the people they reach. These individuals are not on the official path to sainthood, which is why their charms do not say “Pray for us” like most Tiny Saints products.
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Saint Jerome Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartJerome was a brilliant man who consolidated the Bible into one Latin publication. He was also known for his fierce temper and flare for sarcasm when it came to defending the Faith, proving that even the saints had things they were working on.
Feast Day: September 30
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Immaculate Virgin Patroness Of America Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartIn 1792, the first bishop of the United States, John Carroll, consecrated the nation to Mary under her title The Immaculate Conception. In 1846, the United States bishops unanimously chose Mary under that title as Patroness of the United States of America.
Feast Day: December 8
Patronage: United States
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G K Chesterton Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartG.K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton was a devout Roman Catholic writer from England with a prolific output, including books, plays, essays and articles. He had a unique writing style marked by paradox, wit, and wonder. Chesterton was known for his eccentric personality, but had a profound impact on individuals such as C.S. Lewis, Michael Collins, and Mohandas Gandhi, inspiring them to become Christian, lead Irish independence, and fight British colonial rule in India, respectively.
Our Grassroots edition charms highlight the stories of Catholic people whose stories have left an impression on the people they reach.
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Servant Of God Nicholas Black Elk Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartNicholas Black Elk was a relative of Crazy Horse, witnessed the Battle of Little Bighorn, and performed for the Queen of England in Buffalo Bill s traveling show. But above all, he was a Christian who honored the spirituality and traditions of his ancestors.
Patronage: Native Americans, interfaith dialogue
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Saint Julie Billiart Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartAlthough homebound for many years of her life, Julie Billiart offered spiritual counsel to many and even co-founded the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She once said, “Be like the sunflower that follows every movement of the sun, and keep your eyes always turned towards our good God.”
Feast Day: April 8
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Servant Of God Mary Lange Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartIn 1829, Mother Mary Lang founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first religious order for women of color in the America. The sisters served in schools, orphanages, and hospitals. They even designed and made religious vestments.
Patronage: African Americans
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Servant Of God Father Vincent Capodanno Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartOn September 4, 1967 military Chaplain Vincent Capodanno was killed in action while caring for his men in Vietnam. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1969. The USS Capodanno was launched in 1972, bearing the motto: Duty with Honor. As a Servant of God, the Church is invited to pray for Father Capodanno’s cause for canonization.
Patronage: military, chaplains
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Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartAfter joining the Society of the Sacred Heart in France, Rose was sent to the Missouri frontier. She built schools for girls and, in her later years, served Native Americans throughout the region.
Feast Day: November 18
Patronage: Native Americans, education, children
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Saint Helena
$6.00Add to cartBorn around 247 AD, Helena was the wife of the Roman Emperor. When her son, Constantine, received a miraculous vision before a battle, Helena converted and became a devout Christian. She traveled to the Holy Land to find Christ s cross, which had been lost. Three crosses were discovered, so Helena asked a dying woman to touch each one. The woman was miraculously healed after touching the true cross.
Feast Day: August 18
Patronage: New Discoveries
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Jeremiah 29:11 Cell Phone
$4.99Add to cartPart of a collection of gifts inspired by the verse from Jeremiah 29:11 which reads, For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”, this 100% lead-free cell phone charm features a fleur cross and a 29 eleven charm. Handcrafted in the U.S.A. 1/2″H x 1/2″W.”
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Saint Maximillian Kolbe Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartFather Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Franciscan with a deep love for Mary, especially her Immaculate Conception. To share the Gospel, he founded monasteries, published a newspaper and magazine, and operated an amateur radio station. In 1941, the Nazis arrested Kolbe and placed him in Auschwitz concentration camp. When ten prisoners were condemned to death by starvation, Kolbe volunteered to replace a young father, who later attended Kolbe’s canonization.
Feast Day: August 14
Patronage: Addiction, Families, Journalists, Prisoners, Right To Life
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartFrom a young age, Carlo Acutis demonstrated a unique love for Jesus in the Eucharist. Creative and passionate, Carlo also found joy through computer programming and technology. He used his skills to build websites featuring topics including Mary and the Eucharist. He was a light to all who knew him and beloved by family, friends, and teachers. Carlo developed leukemia at a young age and offered all of his suffering for the Lord, the Pope, and the Church. He died in 2006 at the age of 15.
Feast Day: October 12
Patronage: Computer Programming, Youth
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Saint Joseph Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartJoseph is a quiet hero, the man God trusted to be Mary’s husband and Jesus’ foster-father. Joseph showed deep faith during Mary’s pregnancy, great courage in leading his family into Egypt, and fatherly wisdom while teaching his son how to work and pray. A carpenter by trade, Joseph is the patron saint of workers. He died with Mary and Jesus by his side, and is invoked for a happy death.
Feast Day: March 19
Patronage: A Happy Death, Carpenters, Fathers, Men, Workers
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Saint Francis Of Assisi Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartSt. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, the son of a wealthy merchant. He joined the military but soon became a prisoner of war. When he finally returned home, Francis felt drawn to serve the poor. While praying before a crucifix, Francis heard Jesus tell him, “Repair my house,” the Church. Francis’ radical poverty and simplicity soon attracted many followers. Today, the Franciscan Order remains one of the most beloved religious institutions worldwide.
Feast Day: October 4
Patronage: Animals, Pet Owners, Pets, The Environment, The Poor
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Saint Charles Borromeo Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartCharles Borromeo was made a cardinal in 1559 by his uncle, Pope Pius IV. While the Church was suffering the effects of the Protestant reformation, Charles did his best to bring about internal reform. He prayed, helped organize the Council of Trent, made the Archdiocese of Milan a place of conversion and virtue, and sacrificed his personal wealth to care for the poor and sick.
Feast Day: November 4
Patronage: Bishops, Cardinals, Catechists, Catechumens, Seminarians
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Saint John Paul 2nd Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartAs pope from 1978 to 2005, Pope John Paul II tackled difficult global issues, visited 116 countries, and met frequently with world leaders. His message was for everyone. “Do not be afraid,” he said. “Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.” The beloved pope’s courage and deep faith inspired a generation of faithful. Today, many call him Saint John Paul the Great.
Feast Day: October 22
Patronage: Hope, Perseverance, Poland, World Youth Day
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Our Lady Of The Little Beasts Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartIn 2020, Shining Light Dolls founder, Chantal Baros, was inspired to create a new and vibrant depiction of Mary after reading an excerpt from The Glories of Mary. According to the book, Mary “appeared to Saint Gertrude covered with a mantle, under which, as if in a place of refuge, were a troop of ferocious beasts, as lions, tigers, bears, and leopards. She was so far from driving them away that, on the contrary, she patted them with her hand…” This sweet depiction reminds us that our Heavenly Mother loves us, even if we’re “little beasts” sometimes.
Patronage: Animals, Children, Forgiveness, Pets
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Servant Of God Thea Bowman Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartAs a child, Thea was exposed to the richness of her African-American culture and spirituality. She fell in love with the history, stories, songs, prayers, and traditions. As a nun, she gathered together people across the country for singing, gospel preaching, prayer and storytelling. Her programs were designed to foster communication and understanding, and to break down racial and cultural barriers.
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Blessed Chiara Luce Badano Tiny Saints
$6.00Add to cartBorn in 1971, Chiara was a thoughtful, vibrant, and popular Italian girl. She loved spending time with her friends, coffee, music, dancing, tennis, hiking and swimming. At age 17, Chiara was diagnosed with bone cancer. Before she died in 1990, Chiara told her mother, “Oh Mama, young people, they are the future. You see, I can’t run anymore, but how I would like to pass on to them the torch, like in the Olympics! Young people have only one life and it’s worthwhile to spend it well.”
Feast Day: October 29
Patronage: Childhood Cancer Young Girls