Trying to find a crucifix

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I have been going to a few different christian stores in search of a crucifix. They have none! They have crosses and rosary but no crucifix. Why is this? Do other christians not like to display the crucifix and only display the cross? It just has got me wondering. It looks like I will be making the 28 mile trek one way to the Catholic bookstore. I am sure they will have one. Well I will probably call first.
 
I was curious on what is the meaning behind a St. Benidict. I can see the differences but what is the meaning?
 
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It looks like I will be making the 28 mile trek one way to the Catholic bookstore. I am sure they will have one. Well I will probably call first.
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CALL FIRST! I went to a Catholic bookstore once looking for a crucifix and to my surprise they didn’t have a single one. However, I did buy some nice things from them.
 
well, it is a very powerful cross against the devil, and it is a sacramental of the church,
there doesn’t seem to be any prayers that go along with it, but by itself, just by wearing it or using it, it’s like a silent prayer,
although you can pray with it just the same, like the Saint Michael prayer or anything else,

here’s a little bit of info that explains the medal itself -
newadvent.org/cathen/13338a.htm

and if you want to read about Saint Benedict himself there’s this -
saintbenedict.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Ht60&Category_Code=FTH_MN
only 2$, but i’m sure you can find his story free online to…although that magazine tends to have really good saint stories.
 
There are lots of places where you can buy one online. I make rosaries and buy most of crucifixes from Lewis & Company at rosaryparts.com I have found them reliable and you can find things from the very inexpensive nickel plated or pewter to the nicer gold & gold plated and sterling silver as well. They have crucifixes to hang your wall too, but in more limited selection.

We have even found some crucifixes at jewelry counters in local stores (even Walmart), however, this may be a regional phenomenon, as I do live in a heavily Catholic area.

Protestants generally do not use crucifixes–they claim the bare cross better symbolizes their faith because Jesus is alive and no longer on the cross. I have had a few even make comments to me over the years, as if Catholics do not also believe in the resurrection. I just smile and say I prefer to have a reminder of the price He paid for my eternal life.
 
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I have been going to a few different christian stores in search of a crucifix. They have none! They have crosses and rosary but no crucifix. Why is this? Do other christians not like to display the crucifix and only display the cross? It just has got me wondering. It looks like I will be making the 28 mile trek one way to the Catholic bookstore. I am sure they will have one. Well I will probably call first.
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Hello there! I just found a good article from This Rock magazine on why many Protestant Christians object to the use of the crucifix. Here is a link to the article:

catholic.com/thisrock/2000/0010fea4.asp

Also, if you wish to find a crucifix, perhaps you should speak to your priest and ask him if he knows of a Catholic bookstore or gift store in the area. They are bound to carry crucifixes and will likely carry a large selection of fine crucifies as well. If you cannot find one in a “brick and mortar store” then perhaps you can find one online. Here are a couple of websites that sell crucifixes:

catholicfreeshipping.com/

aquinasandmore.com/

discountcatholicstore.com/

God bless! 🙂
 
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