Riding Protection That Is Out Of This World.

This week I received a very special gift from my wife.  As most spouses, she is always concerned about my safety when I am touring, and believed I could use a little extra protection. Her gift was not a new Nolan helmet, or TourMaster riding gear, but rather a beautiful St. Christopher necklace.

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Not much is known of St. Christopher, this most popular of the 14 Holy Helpers,  but tradition teaches he was taught the ways of Christ by a hermit.  As part of his Christian duty was stationed near a river where he assisted weary travelers to the other side.  Thus becoming the patron saint of all that travel.

It was a fantastic gift, and one I will always wear!

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5 Responses to “Riding Protection That Is Out Of This World.”

  1. Frbl says on June 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am :

    Part of the legend was that one of the travelers was a child - Christ appearing as a child actually. When Christopher carried him across the child got heavier and heavier. The child replied that it was the sins of the world that he carried that was weighing him down so much.

    Christopher means “Christ bearer.”

  2. Ken says on June 24th, 2009 at 12:59 am :

    Very nice! Sounds like you have a real prize there. Hug her a few times for all of us, k?

  3. mq01 says on June 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am :

    wow, awesome. and thank you for sharing this. you have no idea how hugely this hits me… :) thanks.

  4. mq01 says on June 25th, 2009 at 8:32 pm :

    ps, since your post i have stocked family and friends with St. Christopher medallions. thank you….

  5. waitingfortheday says on June 27th, 2009 at 8:47 pm :

    God Bless You.
    Wishing you many many safe miles ahead.

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