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Our Lady of Guadalupe Holy Water Font with Pewter-Style Medal – Shiny Brass – Made in Italy – 7.75″

At the doorway of a Catholic home, a small gesture can become a daily prayer. Fingers touch holy water. The Sign of the Cross is made. And beneath the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the faithful step into the day remembering both their Baptism and the Mother who continually points her children toward Christ.

This Our Lady of Guadalupe Holy Water Font combines traditional Catholic devotion with classic Italian religious craftsmanship. Measuring approximately 7.75 inches, the font is fashioned in shiny brass and adorned with a contrasting pewter-style medal depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe. Made in Italy, it offers a beautiful way to keep holy water available near a doorway, home altar, prayer corner, or other devotional space.

The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe begins in December 1531 at Tepeyac, near present-day Mexico City. According to the traditional account, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego, an Indigenous convert, and asked that a church be built there. When a sign was requested, Juan Diego gathered roses growing unexpectedly on the hillside and carried them in his tilma to Bishop Juan de Zumárraga. As the roses fell from the garment, the image of the Blessed Virgin was revealed upon the tilma. That image became known throughout the world as Our Lady of Guadalupe. For generations, Catholics have come before her image seeking maternal intercession while recognizing that authentic Marian devotion always leads beyond Mary to her Son, Jesus Christ.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is especially beloved throughout Mexico and the Americas and is honored by the Church as Patroness of the Americas. Her image is particularly meaningful upon a holy water font. Holy water is one of the Church’s familiar sacramentals. Its use recalls the waters of Baptism and the Christian’s identity in Christ. When Catholics touch holy water and make the Sign of the Cross, an ordinary movement becomes a prayerful remembrance of the sacramental life into which they have been received. A holy water font in the home extends this familiar Catholic practice beyond the parish church. Placed near an entrance, it can become part of the family’s daily rhythm—a Sign of the Cross before leaving for work or school, a moment of prayer upon returning home, or a simple reminder to place the day’s concerns into God’s hands.

The construction gives this font a particularly traditional character. The polished, shiny brass provides a warm reflective surface, while the pewter-style Our Lady of Guadalupe medal introduces contrasting silver-toned devotional detail. At approximately 7.75 inches, it is substantial enough to serve as a visible piece of sacred art while remaining suitable for everyday household use. Its Made in Italy origin also places it within the longstanding tradition of Italian Catholic devotional goods and makes it a distinctive choice for a sacramental or household gift.

This font is especially appropriate for Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, OCIA or RCIA reception, weddings, housewarmings, Mother’s Day, Marian celebrations, and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It can also make a meaningful gift for a family establishing a Catholic prayer space within the home. A little water at the doorway. Mary’s image above it. And the ancient words traced once more: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Product Details

Item: Our Lady of Guadalupe Holy Water Font
Devotion: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Design: Pewter-style Our Lady of Guadalupe medal
Material: Shiny brass with pewter-style medal
Finish: Polished / shiny brass
Height: Approximately 7.75″
Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Type: Catholic devotional holy water font
Primary Use: Holds holy water for personal and household devotional use
Devotional Associations: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Baptism, the Sign of the Cross, Marian devotion, and Catholic sacramentals
Feast Day: December 12
Display: Suitable near an entrance, doorway, home altar, prayer corner, chapel, rectory, or devotional space
Gift Occasions: Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, OCIA/RCIA, weddings, housewarmings, Marian celebrations, and Catholic devotional gifts
Note: Holy water is not included. The font itself is not represented as blessed.
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