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mkipp
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I wanted to see if this was wrong, or if I need to wait until confirmation through RCIA. I really feel a connection with St Francis Assisi and would like him with me. God Bless.
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SuscipeMeDomine
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I think St. Francis would be pleased to walk with you on your journey into the Church. Ask your priest to bless your medal and wear it prayerfully.I wanted to see if this was wrong, or if I need to wait until confirmation through RCIA. I really feel a connection with St Francis Assisi and would like him with me. God Bless.
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EasterJoy
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As long as no irreverence is meant or accomplished in the wearing, anyone may wear a St. Francis medal, even those who are not yet baptized. Certainly it is appropriate for anyone who is baptized, as long as it is worn reverently. It is a sign of solidarity with St. Francis’ love of Christ, though, and so is not a good idea for those who would not want to be “taken as Catholic”!
Have it blessed and wear it in joyful anticipation of your confirmation!
Have it blessed and wear it in joyful anticipation of your confirmation!
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dessert
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The Saints love us all. I had a friend still is but don’t frequently see her anymore. She caries a Saint Michael medal because her only sons name is Michael and she was a Catholic and married but divorced and remarried to angelican. I gave her a holy card to go along with it and hope she would return sometime to study and learn the faith again. Find the prayer that goes along with your medal and study the saints life, as it can be very interesting along with your RCIA. Blessings
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Rawb
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Often the Saints choose us. Why, I have no idea. They adopt you for a while, help you in some way, and looking back you know why they came into your life for a period and then you suddenly meet a new saint.
Wear his medal. Get it blessed. Start fostering a devotion; it can’t do anything but help you on your road home to Rome.
Welcome!
Wear his medal. Get it blessed. Start fostering a devotion; it can’t do anything but help you on your road home to Rome.
Welcome!
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Grace_Angel
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So long as you wear it with love and respect I am sure St Francis would be chuffed that you choose to wear the medal.I wanted to see if this was wrong, or if I need to wait until confirmation through RCIA. I really feel a connection with St Francis Assisi and would like him with me. God Bless.
Be careful though. Its the intention that is important.
Blessings
GraceAngel.
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Cat
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For several years, my favorite actor has worn FIVE medals, even though he professed atheism. I don’t remember all of them, but I know he wears a crucifix, a cross and a St. Patrick medal. Other actors tease him about all his medals. Last year when his arm was broken and he couldn’t wear his wedding ring, he wore it around his neck with all his medals, so that tells you how seriously he takes these medals.
A few months ago, he announced publicly that he has renounced atheism and has embraced the Anglican faith. He is very verbal about his faith in interviews. He also seems to be living his faith; lately he seems to be on a one-man good works campaign, one great charitable project after another, including a two-week trip to Iraq to visit the troops and a benefit for Habitat for Humanity to help build houses for the returning troops.
We all know Anglicans who became Catholic, don’t we?! I’m praying really hard for him! I’m at least glad that he is now faith-filled instead of denying God.
I am convinced that his wearing of those medals had something to do with this conversion. I think the saints prayed very hard for this man!
For many years, I kept a Rosary. I had no idea what the prayers were or how to use it. I was evangelical Protestant. But I loved that Rosary and I was reverent in my attitude towards the Rosary. At times, I would take it out and hold it just because…I don’t know why. But I’m convinced that The Blessed Mother asked others, possibly even YOU, to pray the Rosary for me and my family during those years while I wasn’t Catholic. I know for a fact that there is a prayer group of elderly ladies in our parish who are specifically committed to praying daily for the conversion of Protestants to Catholicism. And it WORKED!
My sister-in-law has a three-year-old son with cancer. She is not Catholic, but she has a large collection of various medals that people have given her. She is very reverent towards these medals, and is willing to accept ANY prayers for the healing of her son.
I know other non-Catholics who keep medals–to me, this is just one more “symptom” of the longing that all people have to return home to the Catholic Church. I believe the saints pray for these lost children.
A few months ago, he announced publicly that he has renounced atheism and has embraced the Anglican faith. He is very verbal about his faith in interviews. He also seems to be living his faith; lately he seems to be on a one-man good works campaign, one great charitable project after another, including a two-week trip to Iraq to visit the troops and a benefit for Habitat for Humanity to help build houses for the returning troops.
We all know Anglicans who became Catholic, don’t we?! I’m praying really hard for him! I’m at least glad that he is now faith-filled instead of denying God.
I am convinced that his wearing of those medals had something to do with this conversion. I think the saints prayed very hard for this man!
For many years, I kept a Rosary. I had no idea what the prayers were or how to use it. I was evangelical Protestant. But I loved that Rosary and I was reverent in my attitude towards the Rosary. At times, I would take it out and hold it just because…I don’t know why. But I’m convinced that The Blessed Mother asked others, possibly even YOU, to pray the Rosary for me and my family during those years while I wasn’t Catholic. I know for a fact that there is a prayer group of elderly ladies in our parish who are specifically committed to praying daily for the conversion of Protestants to Catholicism. And it WORKED!
My sister-in-law has a three-year-old son with cancer. She is not Catholic, but she has a large collection of various medals that people have given her. She is very reverent towards these medals, and is willing to accept ANY prayers for the healing of her son.
I know other non-Catholics who keep medals–to me, this is just one more “symptom” of the longing that all people have to return home to the Catholic Church. I believe the saints pray for these lost children.
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NeedImprovement
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Do have it blessed as previous posts are recommending mkipp.
The blessing comes down upon the object and the one who is going to use the object.
The medal when blessed is a sacramental. The Catholic Church has Sacraments and Sacramentals.
**SACRAMENTS **are signs instituted by Christ to give grace through his power. They are the Actions of Christ.
SACRAMENTALS are signs instituted by the Church to give grace through the prayers of the Church and the faith of the recipients. They are the Actions of the Church and ourselves.
Canon 1166 of the Code of Canon Law says: “Sacramentals are sacred signs which in a sense imitate the sacraments. They signify certain effects, especially spiritual ones, and they acheive these effects through the intercession of the Church.”
I looked through what I had here to read, Canons 1166 to 1171 inclusively with all available relevant annotations.
EasterJoy and Grace Angel both mentioned wearing/treating the (blessed) medal with respect - this respect is the norm set forth in Canon 1171.
In my limited opinion the rest can probably be summarized like this:
The type of blessing you seek was at one time classified as invocatory. Here is an annotation to Canon 1170 which seems to best apply to your question:
“Catholics have the right to receive the blessings covered by the scope of Canon 213; others are granted the possibility of receiving them, although in the case of non-Catholics, baptized and unbaptized, it must be also ascertained that there is no prohibition against it.”
I’ve never heard of a non-Catholic being prohibited of wearing a blessed medal with respect. Especially in your case. Have it blessed and explain to the priest where you are in terms of your religion/formation. Sacramentals are supposed to be a sign, and your St. Francis medal is a sign of your belief in the Communion of Saints.
Hope it all works out great for you. You’re in my (and St. Francis’) prayers.
The blessing comes down upon the object and the one who is going to use the object.
The medal when blessed is a sacramental. The Catholic Church has Sacraments and Sacramentals.
**SACRAMENTS **are signs instituted by Christ to give grace through his power. They are the Actions of Christ.
SACRAMENTALS are signs instituted by the Church to give grace through the prayers of the Church and the faith of the recipients. They are the Actions of the Church and ourselves.
Canon 1166 of the Code of Canon Law says: “Sacramentals are sacred signs which in a sense imitate the sacraments. They signify certain effects, especially spiritual ones, and they acheive these effects through the intercession of the Church.”
I looked through what I had here to read, Canons 1166 to 1171 inclusively with all available relevant annotations.
EasterJoy and Grace Angel both mentioned wearing/treating the (blessed) medal with respect - this respect is the norm set forth in Canon 1171.
In my limited opinion the rest can probably be summarized like this:
The type of blessing you seek was at one time classified as invocatory. Here is an annotation to Canon 1170 which seems to best apply to your question:
“Catholics have the right to receive the blessings covered by the scope of Canon 213; others are granted the possibility of receiving them, although in the case of non-Catholics, baptized and unbaptized, it must be also ascertained that there is no prohibition against it.”
I’ve never heard of a non-Catholic being prohibited of wearing a blessed medal with respect. Especially in your case. Have it blessed and explain to the priest where you are in terms of your religion/formation. Sacramentals are supposed to be a sign, and your St. Francis medal is a sign of your belief in the Communion of Saints.
Hope it all works out great for you. You’re in my (and St. Francis’) prayers.
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Deacon_Ed_B
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with you wearing a holy medal. In fact I would encourage everyone to do so, Catholic or non Catholic. Have it blessed by a priest or deacon. It then becomes a sacramental and a means of grace.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
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