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Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, or of the Scapular

July 16

The Church celebrates on this day the feast of the Scapular of Mount Carmel. The scapular, which derives its name from the Latin word scapulæ, meaning shoulders, is a dress which covers the shoulders. It is mentioned in the rule of Saint Benedict as worn by monks over their other dress when they were at work, and it now forms a regular part of the religious dress in the old Orders. But it is best known among Catholics as the name of two little pieces of cloth worn out of devotion to the Blessed Virgin over the shoulders, under the ordinary garb, and connected by strings. The devotion of the scapular, now almost universal in the Catholic Church, began with the Carmelites. The history of its origin is as follows: During the thirteenth century the Carmelite Order suffered great persecution, and July 16, 1251, while Saint Simon Stock, then general of the Order, was at prayer, the Blessed Virgin appeared to him, holding in her hand a scapular. Giving it to the saint, she said,

"Receive, my dear son, this scapular of thy Order, as the distinctive sign of my confraternity, and the mark of the privilege which I have obtained for thee and the children of Carmel. It is a sign of salvation, a safeguard in danger, and a special pledge of peace and protection till the end of time. Whosoever dies wearing this shall be preserved from eternal flames."

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 "The very name of Michael urges us to honor this glorious spirit; it is a cry of enthusiasm and fidelity, for it signifies: "Who is like unto God?"  Satan trembles at hearing this name, for it reminds him of the noble protest wherewith the bright Archangel answered the call of the rebel angels.  Michael proved his strength and prowess when he fought the great battle in Heaven.  From that hour he has been known as "Michael, the captain of the armies of God, first Prince of the Holy City, to whom the other angels yield ready obedience.  They most willingly and gratefully recognize his supremacy, for after God, they owe to him their preseverance in grace and their eternal happiness.  With loving submission, they receive from him their various offices.  They are attentive to the slightest wish, because they recognize in his commands and regulations the will of God, their sovereign Lord and King.*

 * St. Michael and the angels

 Prayer to Saint Michael

Dear Saint Michael, your name means, "Who is like God?" and it indicates that you remained faithful when others rebelled against God. Help police officers in our day who strive to stem the rebellion and evil that are rampant on all sides. Keep them faithful to their God as well as to their country and their fellow human beings. Amen.

"Hail, bright Archangel, Prince of Heaven! Spirit divinely strong!

To whose rare merit hath been given to head the angelic throng".

GOD'S MARSHALL

(Name means, "Who is like God" Glorious Saint Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ)

EXPRESS YOUR FAITH AND DEVOTION  TO ST. MICHAEL AND THE ARCHANGELS WITH ALL HIS MIGHT AND  POWER

I CREATED THIS BRACELET TO MAKE HONOR TO GOD'S BEAUTIFUL POWERFUL ARCHANGELS

I ADDED BEAUTIFUL COLORFUL IMAGES OF ARCHANGELS SET IN LARGE 1" BRAZILIAN WOOD PLAQUE

7 GOLDTONE ARCHANGEL CHARMS (Measuring 1" each) INCLUDING:

ST. MICHAEL

ST. RAPHAEL

ST. GABRIEL

URIEL

SAMUEL

ZADQUIEL

JOPHIEL (Two charms)

(Names are on back of each Archangel)

8mm GLASS WEDDING CAKE LAMPWORK BEADS (Wedding cake beads are fascinating. They are crafted by hand from an ancient art that has been passed on from generations that look like little cakes with icing. They are handcrafted using a lamp or a flame torch to heat the rod of glass while it is worked upon decorating them with streams of glass, gold shimmer and some with flowers)8mm CZECH. GLASS BEADS (Colors Vary)

GOLDTONE PLATED CHAIN

MEASURES  8" (IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS BRACELET OR ANY OTHER IN MY STORE AND SIZE IS AN ISSUE, I CAN MAKE IT TO FIT YOUR WRIST, AFTER YOU BID AND WON THE ITEM, JUST WRITE TO ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO MAKE IT JUST THE RIGHT SIZE.)  

The Black Madonna of Czestochowa The Icon was, according to legend, painted by St. Luke the Evangelist on a cypress table top from the house of the Holy Family. The picture shows the Madonna in fleur de lys robes.

 The painting displays a traditional composition derived from the icons of Eastern Orthodoxy. The Virgin Mary is shown as the "Hodegetria" ("One Who Shows the Way"). In it the Virgin directs attention away from herself, gesturing with her right hand toward Jesus as the source of salvation. In turn, the child extends his right hand toward the viewer in blessing while holding a book of gospels in his left hand.

 One of the oldest documents from Jasna Góra states that the picture travelled from Jerusalem, via Constantinople, to finally reach Czestochowa in August 1382. The Black Madonna is credited with miraculously saving the monastery of Jasna Gó ra (English: Bright Mount) from a Swedish 17^th Century invasion, The Deluge, which actually changed the course of the war. This event led King Jan Kazimierz to "crown" Our Lady of Czestochowa ("the Black Madonna") as Queen and Protector of Poland in the cathedral of Lwó w on April 1, 1656. This legend was however created much later than the actual events, as in reality the icon had been taken away well in advance so as to prevent it from falling into the hands of the advancing Swedish army.

Another legend concerning the Black Madonna of Czestochowa is that the presence of the holy painting saved its church from being destroyed in a fire, but not before the flames darkened the fleshtone pigments. The legend concerning the two scars on the Black Madonna's right cheek is that a Hussite robber drew his sword upon the image and inflicted two deep strikes. When the robber tried to inflict a third strike, he fell to the ground and squirmed in agony until his death. Despite past attempts to repair these scars, they had always reappeared.*

*Wikipedia

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL BRACELET HONORING OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA 

OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA 3rd CLASS RELIC (Made in Italy)BACK OF MEDAL HAS THE WORDS - EX INDUMENTIS MEANING: "from the clothing worn"  or  could be of pieces of cloth that have touched the body or shrine of saint or apparition site."   

THIS IS A HEAVY BULKY BRACELET DUE TO LARGE MEDAL AND AMOUNT AND SIZES OF BEADS

 BEAUTIFUL 2" PEWTER FIGURAL MEDAL OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA

VINTAGE MEDAL OF HOLY CHILD OF ATOCHA

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (Reverse Side)

 OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORJE (Directly from Medjugorje)

1 1/4" FIGURAL MEDAL OF VIRGIN MARY

ST. BENEDICT

ORNATE MEDAL OF ST. PADRE PIO

OXIDIZED ITALIAN MEDALS

SORROWFUL MOTHER

ST. PEREGRINE (Reverse Side) Patron Saint of cancer patients

ST. THERESA

8mm  x 14mm CROWN CHARM

BEAUTIFUL 16mm SQUARE GLASS LAMPWORK BEADS WITH SHIMMER

12mm LAVENDER GLASS PEARLS

8mm GREEN AURORA BOREALIS MATTE FINISH CZECH. GLASS BEADS

8mm PINK OPAL COLOR CZECH. GLASS BEADS

6mm TEAL CZECH. GLASS FIRE POLISHED BEADS

3mm WHITE AURORA BOREALIS CZECH. GLASS BEADS

SILVERTONE ORNATE BEADS AND BEAD CAPS

SILVERTONE PLATED CHAIN

 MEASURES 7 1/2" (IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS BRACELET OR ANY OTHER IN MY STORE AND SIZE IS AN ISSUE, I CAN MAKE IT TO FIT YOUR WRIST, AFTER YOU BID AND WON THE ITEM, JUST WRITE TO ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO MAKE IT JUST THE RIGHT SIZE.)         

 Vintage medal might have some discoloration or scratches due to age, that is what makes it more interesting and reminiscent of old times. but still beautiful and unique.

The Black Madonna of Czestochowa The Icon was, according to legend, painted by St. Luke the Evangelist on a cypress table top from the house of the Holy Family. The picture shows the Madonna in fleur de lys robes.

 The painting displays a traditional composition derived from the icons of Eastern Orthodoxy. The Virgin Mary is shown as the "Hodegetria" ("One Who Shows the Way"). In it the Virgin directs attention away from herself, gesturing with her right hand toward Jesus as the source of salvation. In turn, the child extends his right hand toward the viewer in blessing while holding a book of gospels in his left hand.

 One of the oldest documents from Jasna Góra states that the picture travelled from Jerusalem, via Constantinople, to finally reach Czestochowa in August 1382. The Black Madonna is credited with miraculously saving the monastery of Jasna Gó ra (English: Bright Mount) from a Swedish 17^th Century invasion, The Deluge, which actually changed the course of the war. This event led King Jan Kazimierz to "crown" Our Lady of Czestochowa ("the Black Madonna") as Queen and Protector of Poland in the cathedral of Lwó w on April 1, 1656. This legend was however created much later than the actual events, as in reality the icon had been taken away well in advance so as to prevent it from falling into the hands of the advancing Swedish army.

Another legend concerning the Black Madonna of Czestochowa is that the presence of the holy painting saved its church from being destroyed in a fire, but not before the flames darkened the fleshtone pigments. The legend concerning the two scars on the Black Madonna's right cheek is that a Hussite robber drew his sword upon the image and inflicted two deep strikes. When the robber tried to inflict a third strike, he fell to the ground and squirmed in agony until his death. Despite past attempts to repair these scars, they had always reappeared.*

*Wikipedia

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL BRACELET HONORING OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA 

OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA 3rd CLASS RELIC (Made in Italy)BACK OF MEDAL HAS THE WORDS - EX INDUMENTIS MEANING: "from the clothing worn"  or  could be of pieces of cloth that have touched the body or shrine of saint or apparition site."   

THIS IS A HEAVY BULKY BRACELET DUE TO LARGE MEDAL AND AMOUNT AND SIZES OF BEADS

 BEAUTIFUL 2" PEWTER FIGURAL MEDAL OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA

VINTAGE MEDAL OF HOLY CHILD OF ATOCHA

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (Reverse Side)

 OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORJE (Directly from Medjugorje)

1 1/4" FIGURAL MEDAL OF VIRGIN MARY

ST. BENEDICT

ORNATE MEDAL OF ST. PADRE PIO

OXIDIZED ITALIAN MEDALS

SORROWFUL MOTHER

ST. PEREGRINE (Reverse Side) Patron Saint of cancer patients

ST. THERESA

8mm  x 14mm CROWN CHARM

BEAUTIFUL 16mm SQUARE GLASS LAMPWORK BEADS WITH SHIMMER

12mm LAVENDER GLASS PEARLS

8mm GREEN AURORA BOREALIS MATTE FINISH CZECH. GLASS BEADS

8mm PINK OPAL COLOR CZECH. GLASS BEADS

6mm TEAL CZECH. GLASS FIRE POLISHED BEADS

3mm WHITE AURORA BOREALIS CZECH. GLASS BEADS

SILVERTONE ORNATE BEADS AND BEAD CAPS

SILVERTONE PLATED CHAIN

 MEASURES 7 1/2" (IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS BRACELET OR ANY OTHER IN MY STORE AND SIZE IS AN ISSUE, I CAN MAKE IT TO FIT YOUR WRIST, AFTER YOU BID AND WON THE ITEM, JUST WRITE TO ME AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO MAKE IT JUST THE RIGHT SIZE.)         

 Vintage medal might have some discoloration or scratches due to age, that is what makes it more interesting and reminiscent of old times. but still beautiful and unique.

Our Lady of Lourdes: France, 1858

Our Lady appeared to 14 year old Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, 18 times from February through July, 1858. During the apparitions she told Bernadette to dig a hole which later in the day produced a stream of water, bringing about thousands of spiritual and physical cures even to this day. Mary pleaded for "penitence! Penitence! Penitence!" and urged us to "Pray to God for sinners". She called herself the "Immaculate Conception".

 HOLY WATER OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

O ever Immaculate Virgin, mother of mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my needs, my troubles, my sufferings, cast me a look of pity.  By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a priviledged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favours, and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal, I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence & implore your maternal intercession.

 
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Our Lady of Lourdes: France, 1858

Our Lady appeared to 14 year old Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, 18 times from February through July, 1858. During the apparitions she told Bernadette to dig a hole which later in the day produced a stream of water, bringing about thousands of spiritual and physical cures even to this day. Mary pleaded for "penitence! Penitence! Penitence!" and urged us to "Pray to God for sinners". She called herself the "Immaculate Conception".

 HOLY WATER OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

O ever Immaculate Virgin, mother of mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my needs, my troubles, my sufferings, cast me a look of pity.  By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a priviledged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favours, and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal, I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence & implore your maternal intercession.

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 OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR

Tradition says that in the early day of the Church, Saint James the Greater was spreading the Gospel in Spain, but making very little progress. He was dejected and questioning his mission. About 44, the Virgin Mary, who was still living in Jerusalem at the time, bi-located and appeared to him in a vision to boost his morale. In it, she was atop a column or pillar, which was being carried by angels. That pillar is believed to be the same one venerated in Zaragoza, Spain today. Miraculous healings reported at the scene.

I CREATED THIS BRACELET WITH A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE-STYLE AND LOOK PORCELAIN CAMEO OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR SEPIA FINISH

SET IN BRASS SETTING

I ADDED 12mm BRONZE COLOR GLASS PEARLS

LARGE 1" AMBER COLOR GLASS BEADS WITH BRASS COLOR EDGING

VINTAGE CHAIN

BRASS ORNATE BEAD CAPS

GOLDTONE ORNATE BEAD CAPS

MEASURES 7 1/2"

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