Posted by Jacqueline on Oct 20th, 2008 in Readers Questions, Various Saints Candle Spells | Comments Off on Readers Questions | Can’t Find Lost Photograph – St. Anthony of Padua
A reader writes about a lost photograph during a clean up of an office. Read on… Greetings Jacqueline, I forgot to ask if there is anyway I can get assistance in finding a lost picture of my mother in law. She keeps asking for it and I for the life of me do not remember where I put it when I cleaned out my office months ago. It is in a box somewhere. Let me know. I just had a flash of something so I will go and check it out. Wow that was fast and I did not even send the message yet. I will see. Thanks, Cyn I can relate to missing objects as it seems that the older we get, the more things we have to keep and organize, then keep track of them as well! I was always told that using St. Anthony of Padua for lost objects is the way to go. St. Anthony was boon around 1195 B.C. and his traditional feast day is June 13th. HE preached through Italy and denounced corruption, wrongdoing and injustice. He is considered the Patron Saint for Lovers and Marriages and is often petitioned for Forgiveness of Greed, Improvement of Memory and the Return of Lost Articles. Prayer for Lost Articles (to be prayed for while offering a Purple 7 – Day Novena Candle) St. Anthony, I come to you with anxiety about that thing which I cannot find. While my distress is as a grain of sand when considered among the troubles of others, help me to keep calm, think clearly, and search thoroughly as I look for what I have lost or misplaced. If I cannot recover the missing article, help me to understand that it is not as important as a loss of faith, a loss of love, or the loss of confidence in my ability to get better organized and to be more careful so that I can prevent more such incidents in the future. Good Luck in your search and I hope this helps. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 19th, 2008 in Various Saints Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | St. Joseph | Saint Joseph – San Jose Feast Day Altar March 19th
In the spirit of heeding the spiritual advice I was given earlier this year, I am taking the day off to dedicate an altar to St. Joseph, patron saint to carpenters, heads of households (that should include single parents) and the stepfather of Jesus. My altar is small, as I began shopping for a St. Joseph statue last weekend. I did however, find the nicest one in our local Catholic shop. It has a halo around his head. http:www.tarotbyjacqueline.com/stjosephcelebration.html My home will be open for devotees to come by from 11 am to 4 pm and to discuss the devotions to St. Joseph. I wish all of you glad tidings today and strength as you labor for your...
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 14th, 2008 in Love Candle Spells, Various Saints Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | Orisha Goddess Ochun | Oshun Love or Money Success Yellow Candle Spell
Yoruba Goddess Ochun, known as La Caridad de Cobre in Cuba and Puerto Rico, is considered the Goddess of Love, Money and all the finer things in life. Although you may see her name written as “Oshun”, in the Yoruba alphabet there is no letter or syllable “sh” as in “shell”, despite the mispronunciation, her name is Ochun, with a “ch” as in “chipmunk”. Attributes of Ochun are: the number 5 (and multiples of 5). yellow, gold, the day of Friday, rivers, lakes, brass bell, peacock feathers, fans, perfume, hand mirror, combs, cinnamon, pumpkin, champagne, mimosa, oranges, honey. Ingredients 5 Glass 7-day Novena Candles 1 Large Clear or Yellow Glass Ceramic Plate 5 Oranges 5 Yellow Roses or Carnations (in vase, if possible) 5 Paper Fans (can be purchased at craft or party supply store) Yellow Tablecloth small Jar of Honey 5 small Pastries with Yellow Frosting or Cinnamon Icing Letter written to Ochun as if she was your best friend and confidant, explaining your love or monetary crisis Take all items in containers to the riverbank. Find a location that is somewhat secluded. Clean area of shoreline that you will place your offering. First, lay down your tablecloth, spreading it out nicely. Then place plate in the center of tablecloth, with your petition letter on it. Place the 5 oranges on the paper, alternating the arrangement with the 5 cinnamon rolls or pastries ( you may have to stack pastry on top of oranges). Place vase of roses or carnations near plate. Surround plate and vase with the 5 yellow glass candles. Around the outside of the candles, arrange the opened fans in a circle around the plate and candles. Stand and face the river, holding the jar of honey, and pour your heart out to Ochun. Tell her the trials you have been going through and your desire to bless you with love or money (or both!). Cry if you want, as she responds to and never says “No” to tears. Open the jar of honey, taking a finger-full of honey out and tasting it before as you look out over the river. This assures Ochun that the honey, her favorite food, is pure and untainted. Turn and pour the entire jar of honey over the offering on the plate, covering the pastries and oranges completely until the jar is finished. Light your candles. Take the jar of honey and collect a jar full of river water. Go home, place this river water in a pot along with more spring water and cinnamon. Boil to make a tea to use in your bath and let cool. Take a shower to clean yourself first, then scrub out the tub to clean it and then run a clean bath. Pour the cinnamon/river water mixture into the bathwater. Get in and immerse yourself completely from head to toe in the water. Get out and pat yourself dry and light a yellow candle in your bedroom for Ochun’s guidance. Once a year a reading from Cuba fortells which of the Oricha are ruling that year. The Letra del Ano 2008 states: ” Ire` Aruku` Ache Leri` Lowo Ochun” or “Good Fortune via your Ori given to you by the hands of Ochun” Maferefun Ochun, Yeye Kari!...
Posted by Jacqueline on Mar 6th, 2008 in Various Saints Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | St. Joseph/ Saint Joseph – San Jose Feast Day Celebration – March 19
St. Joseph is the patron Saint for Fathers, Carpenters and the Heads of Households In the Catholic tradition, the stepfather of Jesus Christ was St. Joseph, a gentle man who loved Mary, and was honorably chosen to become Mary’s husband and the future father figure of the Son of God. Joseph heard the duty he was called to do to protect the status of Mary, child of St. Anne and St. Joachim, who was chosen by God to be free from sin and to carry the Christ child. St. Joseph is a traditional Saint of honor in many Italian (Sicilian) and French homes. In Cajun country Louisiana, there is even a festival night in summer called St. Joseph’s Night. Read about St. Joseph’s Night in New Orleans here: http:www.satchmo.com/ikoiko/js9703b.html There are traditional foods served on March 19th, the Catholic Feast Day of St. Joseph. After attending Mass on that day, many people set up altars in honor of St. Joseph, to sup on minestrone soup (without meat) and to bless all who visit and all who leave small donations of money, which are to be distributed to the needy. St. Joseph was a giving soul and it is traditional to give to those less fortunate. Many have set up plans to have these altars and open their doors to the public. Read about altars to St. Joseph in Louisiana: http://www.houstonculture.org/laproject/stjo.html A Prayer to Saint Joseph for Workers: O Glorious St. Joseph, a model for all those who labor, obtain for me the Grace to work conscientiously, placing love of Duty before frivolous inclinations; to gratefully work to develop the gifts received from God, to work methodically, peacefully, in moderation and patience. Let me not shrink from difficult work for it is through struggle that my unused talents are developed. Let me do my tasks well, with my best efforts, and permit me not to be vain in my success. To imitate Thee shall be my desire for life and eternity. Amen. Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families. – Pope John Paul II...
