A Prayer to Saint Stephen Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The A Prayer to Saint Stephen Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card is a meaningful Catholic devotional honoring the Church's first martyr and his powerful example of faith, courage, and forgiveness.
This beautifully laminated Saint Stephen prayer card features classic sacred artwork on the front and the full prayer on the back. Gold-color accents, ornate borders, and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this prayer card fits neatly in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, or pocket. It is especially meaningful for personal devotion, parish handouts, retreats, schools, feast-day celebrations, and Catholic gift giving.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Classic sacred artwork of Saint Stephen on the front
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Full prayer to Saint Stephen printed on the back
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2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
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Useful as a bookmark for your Bible, missal, or devotional book
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Meaningful Catholic gift for family, friends, students, and parishioners
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Ideal for feast days, church handouts, retreats, schools, and prayer groups
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
A Prayer to Saint Stephen
We give you thanks.
O Lord of glory,
for the example
of the first martyr
who looked up to heaven
and prayed
for his persecutors
to Your Son Jesus Christ,
who stands at
Your right hand,
where He lives and reigns
with You and
the Holy Spirit, One God,
in glory everlasting.
Amen.
About the Saint
Saint Stephen — The First Martyr
Saint Stephen is remembered in the Christian tradition as the first martyr and as a powerful example of courage, steadfast faith, and forgiveness even in the face of persecution.
This prayer gives thanks for his witness and reflects on his willingness to pray for those who persecuted him, making it especially meaningful for anyone seeking greater courage, mercy, and perseverance in faith.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Saint Stephen?
Saint Stephen is remembered as the first Christian martyr. In particular, he is honored for his strong faith in Jesus Christ.
For example, Saint Stephen is remembered for:
- His faith in Jesus Christ
- His courage when facing persecution
- His service to the early Christian community
- His powerful witness to the faith
- His forgiveness toward those who persecuted him
- His martyrdom for the Christian faith
In addition, the Acts of the Apostles describes Stephen as a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit.
Moreover, he continued to proclaim his faith even when facing death.
Likewise, Stephen prayed for those who were killing him.
Therefore, his life remains a powerful example of courage, faith, and forgiveness.
As a result, Catholics honor Saint Stephen as an inspiring witness to Christ.
Ultimately, his example encourages the faithful to remain devoted to God even during difficult times.
What is this prayer about?
The prayer gives thanks to God for Saint Stephen's example and recalls how he looked to heaven and prayed for his persecutors.
What is shown on the front of the prayer card?
The front features classic sacred artwork of Saint Stephen, framed by an ornate gold-accented devotional border.
Can I order Saint Stephen prayer cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for parishes, schools, retreats, prayer groups, feast-day events, and church handouts.
More Than a Prayer Card
A Mission Behind Every Card
Every ShopCatholic purchase helps support a mission centered on faith, service, and giving.
ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin, a wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Her mission extends beyond creating meaningful Catholic products.
Each Christmas Eve, Shawn donates gifts to people in need through Holy Angels. She also volunteers at addiction treatment centers and provides support through grounding boxes and group classes.
Her family and local students also help prepare gift bags for families in need.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.