This Stella Maris bracelet is the perfect way to celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in the popular devotion of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. This title is used in protection for sailors and seafarers, as well as those who are trying to navigate the stormy seas of life and need guidance from a shining star. It makes a great gift for anyone with a devotion to the Blessed Mother, especially mothers and girls being Confirmed in the Church. This beautiful bracelet features a Stella Maris medal, silver colored star charm, and a dark blue cathedral glass bead. The bracelet is approximately 65mm (2.5in) in diameter and stretches slightly to fit most wrists. It is made of a nickel-free base medal alloy.
*Stella Maris, is a title believed to have first been associated with the Blessed Mother in the 4th century. St. Bernard of Clairvaux summed up the devotion to Our Lady Star of the Sea when he wrote in the 12th century: "If the winds of temptation arise, if you are driven upon the rocks of tribulation look to the star, call on Mary. If you are tossed upon the waves of pride, of ambition, of envy, of rivalry, look to the star, call on Mary. Should anger, or avarice, or fleshly desire violently assail the frail vessel of your soul, look to the star, call upon Mary."
