St. Matthew Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The St. Matthew Prayer Card honors the apostle and evangelist who answered Christ’s call and left behind his former life to follow Him faithfully.
This beautifully laminated St. Matthew Kilgarlin Prayer Card features classic sacred artwork of St. Matthew 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 St. Matthew prayer card fits neatly in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, or pocket. It is especially meaningful for personal devotion, parish handouts, prayer groups, retreats, schools, and thoughtful Catholic gifts.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Classic sacred artwork of St. Matthew on the front
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Full St. Matthew prayer 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, parishes, and ministries
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Ideal for church handouts, retreats, schools, and prayer groups
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
Prayer to St. Matthew
God of Mercy
You chose a tax collector,
Saint Matthew, to share
the dignity of the apostles.
By his example
and prayers help us to follow
Christ and remain faithful in
Your service.
We ask this through
Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives
and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
About the Saint
St. Matthew
St. Matthew is one of the Twelve Apostles and is traditionally identified as the author of the Gospel of Matthew. Before following Christ, he worked as a tax collector.
His life is a powerful reminder of God’s mercy and of the call to leave behind the old life, follow Jesus, and remain faithful in service to Him.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who was St. Matthew?
St. Matthew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. In particular, the Gospels describe him as a tax collector who left his work to follow Christ.
For example, his life reflects:
- Faith in Jesus Christ
- Conversion
- Apostolic discipleship
- Evangelization
- Trust in God
- Following Christ
- Sharing the Gospel
In addition, Christian tradition identifies St. Matthew with the Gospel of Matthew. Moreover, his response to Jesus shows a willingness to leave his former life behind.
Therefore, his story offers Catholics an example of conversion and faithful discipleship. As a result, his life can inspire believers to respond to Christ’s call.
Ultimately, St. Matthew reminds Catholics that following Jesus can lead to a transformed life of faith and service.
What is this prayer asking for?
The prayer asks God, through the example and prayers of St. Matthew, to help us follow Christ and remain faithful in His service.
What is shown on the front of the prayer card?
The front features traditional sacred artwork of St. Matthew framed by an ornate gold-accented devotional border.
Can I order St. Matthew 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, 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. These efforts are funded personally by Shawn.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.