{"title":"Virtue Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-patience","title":"The Virtue Collection- Patience","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePATIENCE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA fruit of the Holy Spirit that allows us to remain cheerfully undisturbed even amid obstacles and difficulties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the Sparrow?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003cem\u003eGaze upon the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap or store in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of far greater value than they?… So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own.“ \u003c\/em\u003eMatthew 6: 26,34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled sparrow charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544758763774,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/2D7F59BF-D44C-45D6-9DE8-12C714105184.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-faith","title":"The Virtue Collection- Faith","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFAITH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe theological virtue that allows us to believe in God and his divinely revealed truths. Even though we cannot see or wrap our minds around some mysteries that God has revealed, we can trust that they are true on the basis of God’s authority. St. Paul writes that “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled cRoss charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544761450750,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/66A15AC9-89C6-4181-9EA4-3B432761CEA5.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-diligence","title":"The Virtue Collection- Diligence","description":"\u003cp\u003eDILIGENCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStrengthens in us a persistent and constant effort to accomplish what we have set out to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSource:https:\/\/ascensionpress.com\/blogs\/articles\/complete-list-of-virtues-and-vices-every-catholic-should-know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhy the Scallop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe scallop shell is generally known as a symbol of pilgrimage. It was used to symbolize the Christian's journey towards heaven, evoking the Letter to the Hebrews and how we \"\u003cstrong\u003eare pilgrims and strangers on the earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (Hebrews 11:13).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Catechism further explains how, \"Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. For pilgrims seeking living water, shrines are special places for living the forms of Christian prayer\" (CCC 2691). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSource: https:\/\/aleteia.org\/2017\/07\/25\/how-the-scallop-shell-became-a-symbol-of-pilgrimage\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e_________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled scallop charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544762171646,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/A5F499F8-CCB4-43E2-9780-7A39E857E407.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-humility","title":"The Virtue Collection- Humility","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHUMILITY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHelps us to recognize God’s gifts and use them according to his will. It reminds us that everything we have comes from him and we depend on him entirely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy the Flower?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e “… every flower He has created has a beauty of its own, the splendor of the rose and the lily’s whiteness does not deprive the violet of its scent nor make less ravishing the daisy’s charm. ….The happier they are to be as He wills, the more perfect they are.” (The Story of a Soul- Saint Therese of Lisieux)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled flower charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544762564862,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/B4C0E8C4-9CC1-4E7D-81C2-DCE430B8CF0C.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-hope","title":"The Virtue Collection- Hope","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHOPE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, #1817). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the Anchor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hdg\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod’s Unchangeable Promise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-13.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor God, in making promises to Abraham, swore by himself, (because he had no one greater by whom he might swear), \u003ca name=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-14.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esaying: “Blessing, I shall bless you, and multiplying, I shall multiply you.” \u003ca name=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-15.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnd in this way, by enduring patiently, he secured the promise.\u003ca name=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-16.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor men swear by what is greater than themselves, and an oath as confirmation is the end of all their controversy. \u003ca name=\"18\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-17.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn this matter, God, wanting to reveal more thoroughly the immutability of his counsel to the heirs of the promise, interposed an oath,\u003ca name=\"19\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-18.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eso that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have the strongest solace: \u003cstrong\u003ewe who have fled together so as to hold fast to the hope set before us.\u003ca name=\"20\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-19.htm\"\u003e19\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis we have as an anchor of the soul, safe and sound, which advances even to the interior of the veil,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"reftext\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/biblehub.com\/hebrews\/6-20.htm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eto the place where the forerunner Jesus has entered on our behalf, so as to become the High Priest for eternity, according to the order of Melchizedek.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHebrews 6: 13-20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e_________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled anchor charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544762990846,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/D2E7C1A4-D161-45D3-B6ED-A8DC2805ED72.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-fortitude","title":"The Virtue Collection- Fortitude","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFORTITUDE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBoth a cardinal virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. It strengthens us to undertake difficult tasks, face dangers, and endure suffering with strength. Courage and endurance are related virtues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the Diamond?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond is a symbol of strength and resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled diamond charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544764989694,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/BE120005-1689-40B8-BF8C-42E3E777F51F.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-charity","title":"The Virtue Collection- Charity","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCHARITY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe theological virtue given to us by God that allows us to love God above all things and to love ourselves and our neighbors rightly for his sake. It is the queen and lifegiving principle of all virtues.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Catechism lists many fruits of charity: “Joy, peace, and mercy … it is benevolence; it fosters reciprocity and remains disinterested and generous; it is friendship and communion” (CCC #1829).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled heart charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544765186302,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/72001738-8EF0-464F-992C-3AAFA805B445.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-prudence","title":"The Virtue Collection- Prudence","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePRUDENCE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTells us what to do, where to do it, why to do it, and what the consequences are. It perfects our intellect, assisting our ability to reason well. It stands at the head of all the natural virtues and orders all of them. Aspects of prudence include purity of intention, balance, foresight, and discernment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy the Circle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrudence seems like an all-encompassing virtue where one can find many other virtues wrapped up in it. For this reason the circle feels appropriate to me as one that ties many other virtues together. \u003cbr\u003e______________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled radiant circle charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544765513982,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/D7E323E3-FD5C-4DF8-BF11-F6E56A143CAA.jpg?v=1767713126"},{"product_id":"the-virtue-collection-chastity","title":"The Virtue Collection- Chastity","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCHASTITY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA fruit of the Holy Spirit and a form of temperance; it guides the proper use of the sexual appetite according to one’s state in life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy the Pearl?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearl is a frequently used as a symbol is purity. \u003cbr\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis petite and beautiful necklace features a small gold filled pearl charm on a simple 15” gold filled necklace, with 2” extender. The 15” length is perfect for any age from tween to teen, and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the Virtue Collection be a daily reminder that the Lord is with us always, calling us closer to Himself and the gifts he offers 💕\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mater Dei Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544765677822,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/8583\/0398\/files\/1A2226DC-AE61-4B10-9D73-E2D2F75000DE.jpg?v=1764186661"},{"product_id":"women-s-seek-virtue-hoodie","title":"Women’s Seek Virtue Hoodie -Light Pink Design","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” \u003cspan color=\"brown\" style=\"color: brown;\"\u003e[Phil 4:8]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e        A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.usccb.org\/sites\/default\/files\/flipbooks\/catechism\/445\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CCC 1803\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCCC 1803\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e “As a lily\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e among brambles, so is my love among maidens.”\u003c\/em\u003e Song of Solomon 2:2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.”\u003c\/em\u003e Luke 12:27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE LILY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBiblically a symbol of beauty, purity, and God’s divine provision.\u003c\/span\u003e (Also why I chose the flower as a symbol for the virtue Patience in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mater-dei-shop.myshopify.com\/collections\/virtue-collection\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Virtue Collection\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVirtue Necklace Collection\u003c\/a\u003e!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Catholic tradition the Lily is used as a symbol of purity, virginity, and holiness. Often associated with Our Lady, Saint Joseph, and Saints who were martyred to retain their virginity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e______________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cozy sweatshirt features a large Lily on the back with the words “Choose Jesus”, while the front left side chest proclaims you are His with a simple cross, and down the right sleeve the words “Seek Virtue.” A simple yet beautiful reminder to Whom you belong and to Him you seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweatshirt has a relaxed fit, fits true to size. Crafted from a heavyweight cotton-blend fleece, it feels soft yet durable, perfect for layering through the seasons. 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