As we well know, they venerate the Saints and have the custom of praying for requests of different kinds. Saint Charbel is no exception, however, the way to request the petition is a little different from how it is done with other Saints. Since this saint is asked through some ribbons of which everything has its meaning. What is the true meaning of the Saint Charbel ribbons?
To Saint Charbel you have to write the request on a ribbon of any color (less black or white) for the saint to intercede for us and fulfill our requests; but you have to know the meaning of each ribbon, to be able to make the appropriate requests.
Meaning of the ribbons of Saint Charbel
As a result of multiple inquiries, we have obtained as a result that the San Charbel strips were originally used by a womanrwho in the midst of his desperation and need for help, had the initiative to write his request on a ribbon, since at the time he did not have paper and pencil.
This ribbon was tied around the neck of Saint Charbel, once the petition had been written; starting like this, a new tradition. This custom is currently in force.
History of the Saint Charbel ribbons
Currently, the color of each ribbon has a specific meaning; instead, the catholic church affirms that the color of the ribbon does not influence the effectiveness of the request. Similarly, he clarifies that we should not make this gesture, as an act of superstition; on the contrary, he recommends that we do it as an act of devotion and faith.
In such a way, the color of the ribbon is still maintainedmore to carry an order, according to what is written in it, and also, maintain an orderly sentence.
Blue: This ribbon is used to ask for spiritual strength, protection and also the divine will.
Golden: To ask for intersection and lighting of our paths, and also for the protection of our relatives, also for the peace of the whole world.
Pink: This is used, to make the request for the love of a couple, for the reconciliation of love fights.
Green: To increase hope, faith and spiritual strength, also for physical well-being.
Red: With this ribbon, we can make our requests, for complicated circumstances and also ask for all kinds of supplies.
Violet: To ask to be forgiven of any sin; Likewise, ask the Father for mercy and stay in communion with him.
Yellow: This ribbon is used to cry out for tranquility, calm, balance and also for intuition and discernment.
Purple: In this, we request the cleansing of our soul and at the same time, redemption.
White: This color is used to give thanks for granted supplications.
tradition of the ribbons
The custom of the ribbons de San Charbel, is approximately between 20 and 21 years old, since the desperate woman arrived at the Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Balvanera. In this way, she started a new tradition, which was adopted by all the devotees of Saint Charbel.
In this saint, not only it is popular in mexicobut also in the Middle East. Thanks to the favors granted, devotion to this saint has spread throughout the world; this arose from the nineteenth century by Maronite immigration.
God uses this saint, as a tool to unify both the East and the West, through faith and prayer; making them leave the differences, to foster peace and reconciliation.
The Saint Charbel
Devotion to Saint Charbel is increasing more and more, due to the many testimonials from people around the world who say they have found help through his intercession; Regardless of the seriousness of the difficulty or the difficulty of the test, they always receive the answer and help from this saint.
this saint, he is dressed in a black robe and with a white beard; it is also common to see it, full of ribbons or colored ribbons; where his faithful devotees write their longed-for requests and thanks.
God will always answer through his intercession, so we have to pray to him with full confidence and conviction that he will answer; ¡put your and your request that he will answer you!