Saints and Angels Religious Gifts Offers Religious Military Medals and More at the Start of the Lenten Season

(prHWY.com) March 31, 2012 - Barrington, RI -- Bristol County, Rhode Island (February 24, 2012) - Saints and Angels Religious Gifts, one of the leading sources of First Communion gifts and religious military medals, is offering many excellent gift options for the start of the Lenten season.

Although not a Holy Day of Obligation, Ash Wednesday, which fell on the 22nd of February in 2012, is the official start of the Season of Lent, a liturgical period in which the church prepares for the celebration of Christ's Passion, death, and resurrection. On Ash Wednesday, it is traditional for parishioners to receive the placement of ashes in the sign of the cross on their foreheads to signify repentance and remind them about the sacrifices of Jesus Christ.

In memory of the passion of Jesus Christ, the faithful are encouraged to fast and abstain from meat. Many Christians go beyond this and abstain from certain pleasures like sweets or alcohol. This is a time to renew spiritual goals and seek to deepen their relationship with the Lord by praying and reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ.

Christians can foster this relationship by proudly wearing the symbols of their faith, such as Patron Saint medals, Cross necklaces, rosary bracelets, or Guardian Angel medals. These religious jewelry items also make wonderful gifts that help you share your faith with friends and loved ones which is especially important during this Lenten season.

The Lenten season, according to the tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church, is a period of prayer, fasting, reflection, and penance. The season lasts for 40 days, starting on Ash Wednesday. Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent and, on this day, Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ by attending mass and even giving loved ones religious items like a Hail Mary Miraculous medal or a rosebud style saint bracelet.

Many believe that the Lenten season bears reference to the 40 days spent by Christ in personal retreat in the desert in order to prepare Himself for the start of His public ministry.

About Saints and Angels Religious Gifts

Saints and Angels Religious Gifts is a leading retailer of religious military medals, bracelets, rosaries, First Holy Communion gifts, and more jewelry that are used in order to commemorate the celebration of receiving the sacraments such as Baptism, or Confirmation.

For example, those looking for First Holy Communion gifts can count on the staff of Saints and Angels Religious Gifts to help them find the best gift. Their Patron Saint medals and other packaged sets are very fitting as First Communion gifts.

Saints and Angels Religious Gifts is located in Barrington, RI. They can be reached at 401-603-4251. Visit DiscountReligiousGifts.com today for more information.

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