Significance
 | The fleur de lis is an ancient symbol of Mary's purity and has long been associated with the Trinity. In French, fleur de lis means lily and, of course, the lily is a significant symbol for Mary. The fleur de lis has a long and varied history in heraldry, as symbols for governments, kings, universities, is widely used in architecture and design, and usually signifies French influence, or a French influenced region, such as Louisiana in the United States. After Katrina, the entire country came to recognize the fleur de lis as a symbol for the recovery of New Orleans, although to the people of Louisiana, the symbol is simply a part of life. The fleur de lis is also known as the Trefoil or the Tree of Life and is the major symbol for scouting organizations, most notably in the U.S. for the Boy Scouts of America. |
Stones of the Apostles
Stone of the Apostle Saint Peter: Jasper Stone of the Apostle Saint Andrew: Carbuncle (Garnet) Stone of the Apostle Saints James & John: Emerald Stone of the Apostle Saint Philip: Carnelian Stone of the Apostle Saint James: Sardonyx (A combination of parallel layers of carnelian and onyx.) Stone of the Apostle Saint Bartholomew: Chrysolite (Peridot & Olivine) Stone of the Apostle Saint Thomas: Beryl (Aquamarine & Emerald) Stone of the Apostle Saint Matthew: Topaz Stone of the Apostle Saint Jude Thaddeus: Chrysophrase Stone of the Apostle Saint Simon the Zealot: Jacinth (Synonymous in the Bible with hyacinth, used by the ancients to refer to blue. Modern translations refer to it as the gem zircon.) Stone of the Apostle Saint Matthias: Amethyst Stone of the Apostle to the Gentiles Saint Paul: Sapphire (A variety of corundum; the ancient use of the term sapphire is frequently translated as lapis lazuli.) |
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Stones of the Guardian Angels
Gabriel: Onyx Barchiel: Jasper Malchediel: Ruby Asmodel: Topaz Ambriel: Carbuncle Muriel: Emerald Herschel: Sapphire Humatiel: Diamond Zuriel: Jacinth Barbiel: Agate Adnachiel: Amethyst Humiel: Beryl 
| | | Modern Birthstones January – Garnet February – Amethyst March – Aquamarine April – Diamond May – Emerald June – Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone, or Opal July – Ruby August – Peridot September – Sapphire October – Opal or Rose Zircon November – Topaz, Tiger’s Eye, or Citrine December – Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Tanzanite | Apostles’ Feast Days The Church honors the Apostles on the following feast days:
Saints Peter and Paul-June 29th
Saint John-December 27th
Saint James-July 25th
Saint Andrew-November 30th
Saint Thomas-July 3rd
Saint Matthew-September 21st
Saints Philip and James the Less-May 3rd
Saint Bartholomew-August 24th
Saints Simon and Jude-October 28th
Saint Matthias-May 14th (Judas' replacement) | | | | | | |
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