Check it out....... Nana's Cookie Farm!
These are the most awesome, incredible, delicious cookies EVER!
Order now! I did!
Love, Sister Bridget
Check it out....... Nana's Cookie Farm!
These are the most awesome, incredible, delicious cookies EVER!
Order now! I did!
Love, Sister Bridget
"We worry far too much about the minutiae of our struggles when we should be ...looking for the pockets of hope and peace that are all around us, even during dark times." ~~~George Anderson
Yes, it IS true!
By popular demand, Mambo Sam and Parran Matt are now offering candle burning services!
www.spellmaker.com/candleburn.htm
Select your candle, and let Mambo and Parran know your goal! These services are offered only at the Mind, Body, Spirit level which is a very thorough and powerful approach! So, if you have been thinking about doing some candle work to help along your situation, but have not been able to find the time or the privacy to do such, your prayers have been answered. If you have been wondering how candle work might be able to assist in your life, please do write to your caseworker and ask :-)
Love,
Sister Bridget
(this photo is of some candle work I was doing for myself. Once Mambo and Parran have completed your work, they will send you a picture of YOUR own candles burning during the service)
Hi there!
Happy New Year! I hope your new year is going well for one and all!
I have created a new photo album of pictures I have taken during some of my kitchen adventures with Mambo Sam. I hope you enjoy them.
Love
Sister Bridget
Hello All!
As 2011 draws to a close, I wish you all many blessings and a Happy New Year! 2011 certainly did seem to go by fast :-) I am very much looking forward to 2012 and getting back to blogging regularly. My blog is being retooled, and there will be lots of new topics and features! Lots to look forward to :-)
A Safe and Happy New Year to you all!
Love
Sister Bridget
Today, October 4th, is a day across the world where people take their pets to be blessed.
For single householders, a pet can be a true companion. Many people arrive home from work to find a furry friend overjoyed at their return. Many a senior has a lap filled with a purring fellow creature.
The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship, because the communication between fellow creatures is at its most basic. Eye-to-eye, a man and his dog, or a woman and her cat, are two creatures of love.
October 4th is the anniverary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. And on this day, he is remembered by many members of his order by accepting animals into their church to be blessed.
Click here to find a pet blessing happening in your area.
If you cant find a place in your neighborhood, you can use one of these prayers below to bless your pet yourself ;-) Dont forget, Mambo Sam has blessed her own holy water that you can use with your pet blessing, or also some Samantha's Spiritual Annointing oil would be good as well.
Also, please feel free to send in a prayer request for your pet to my personal prayer list for pets. Email your request to prayforpets@spellmaker.com
Love,
Sister Bridget
Here are some prayers for all animals:
Blessed are you, Lord God,
maker of all living creatures.
On the fifth and sixth days of creation,
you called forth fish in the sea,
birds in the air and animals on the land.
You inspired St. Francis to call all animals
his brothers and sisters.
We ask you to bless this animal.
By the power of your love,
enable it to live according to your plan.
May we always praise you
for all your beauty in creation.
Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.
For a sick animal:
Heavenly Father,
you created all things for your glory
and made us stewards of this creature.
If it is your will, restore it to health and strength.
Blessed are you, Lord God,
and holy is your name for ever and ever. Amen.
From the moment we are born, each and every one of us has an Guardian Angel. Those of you reading this who were at the Albuquerque Voodoo Convention in 2007 each received some extra special knowledge about your guardian angel from Mambo Sam.
Do something special today to thank your own guardian angel ;-) Bake an angel food cake, or some angel hair pasta, or some angel wing cookies. Acknowledge and thank you guardian angel! They are always on duty, keeping us safe from harm.
Light and Love
Sister Bridget
Saint Gabriel the Archangel~
Gabriel’s name means “God is my strength”.
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Gabriel helps people whose life purpose involves communication, including teachers, writers, actors, photographers, speakers, etc.
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This archangel is a messenger who whispers in our ear of coming events, changes, and opportunities for new experiences. Gabriel always brings good news !
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He restores life and light into stagnant areas of your life such as relationships, businesses, households, etc. Ask Gabriel to resurrect any blocked areas of your life and fill you with the remembrance of your divine purpose and destiny. You will receive creative ideas and opportunities to help you get moving again.
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Call on Gabriel for assistance with a career or a problem that involves putting forth your ideas and perceptions to others. Definitely ask Gabriel to be with you when you are going on a job interview or asking for a raise or promotion at work.
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Because of Gabriel's role as a communicator and mediator between Heaven and Earth, Catholics hold the Archangel to be a Patron Saint of broadcasters, telecommunications workers, diplomats, messengers, postal workers, and stamp collectors.
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Because Gabriel helped the prophet Daniel interpret his dreams, those seeking similar aid with their own dream work may petition the Archangel for help.
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Mentally call for Gabriel by saying, “Beloved Gabriel, please come to me now and help me express myself in the best Light. Thank you.”
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Correspondences:
Gabriel’s colors are white and indigo
Gabriel guards the day of Monday
Gabriel is associated with the second (sacral) chakra
Gabriel’s special number is nine.
Crystals associated with Gabriel are Orange Calcite, Topaz, Moonstone, and pearls.
Lillies are very special to Gabriel.
Prayer to Saint Gabriel
Blessed Saint Gabriel, Archangel
We beseech thee to intercede for us at the throne of divine mercy:
As thou didst announce to Mary the mystery of the Incarnation,
so through thy prayers may we receive strength of faith and courage of spirit,
and thus find favor with God and redemption through Christ Our Lord.
May we sing the praise of God our Savior with the angels and saints in heaven forever and ever. Amen
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When a divine spirit grants your wish, it is customary, to give an offering of some kind in return. Because Archangel Gabriel, the Messenger of God, is generally depicted with white lilies or a trumpet horn, it is considered appropriate to make an offering of white flowers or to play music before an altar a thank-offering.
"If you seek an angel with an open heart...
You shall always find one."
- Anonymous
Archangel Raphael
Raphael’s name means “God heals” or “God has healed” which tells us a lot about his responsibilities to Earth and her inhabitants. Raphael is a very powerful healer of both humans and animals. Raphael is very connected to all animals, both domestic and wild. He can be called to help find lost pets.
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Ask Raphael for help when you are in any kind of pain, whether it be physical, emotional romantic, intellectual or spiritual. He will somehow inspire you with sudden ideas and thoughts giving you just the right information to help the healing. Pay attention to and then follow these angelic answers to your prayers.
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You can call on Raphael on behalf of someone else who is in need of healing. He is also associated with the healing of addictions. The person must want the help, and be accepting of it for it to occur. Angels can not interfere with a person’s free will.
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When asked for healing assistance, Raphael surrounds and nurtures people with the emerald green light of his halo. Green is the color of healing and clairvoyant people may see emerald green sparkles when Raphael is around.
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Raphael is connected to eyesight – both physical and non-physical. If you or a friend are going in for eye surgery, ask Raphael to oversee things. If you are needing help connecting with your intuition, he can help with that as well.
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Raphael oversees travelers, helping them arrive at their destination safely. Infact, he is the patron saint of travelers.
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Raphael is also very connected to doctors, nurses, and other health care workers.
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Raphael's loving personality outshines his physical characteristics; he is often described as being friendly, amusing, gentle and kind. These qualities also make him the Archangel best suited to overseeing the host of guardian angels.
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Correspondences:
Green Aventurine is very special to him. Carry a small piece of this crystal in your pocket and hold it in your hand when you need to call on him. . Also other crystals such as emerald, jade and rose quartz are special to him.
The Heart Chakra is specifically associated with Raphael.
People often see flashes or sparkles of emerald-green light when calling on him.
His colors are emerald green and deep pink – both colors of the heart.
His special number is eight.
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A prayer to Saint Raphael
Blessed Saint Raphael, Archangel
We beseech thee to help us in all our needs and trials of this life,
as thou, through the power of God, didst restore sight and
give guidance to young Tobit.
We humbly seek thine aid and intercession,
that our souls may be healed,
our bodies protected from all ills,
and that through divine grace we may be made fit
to dwell in the eternal Glory of God in heaven. Amen.
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A prayer to St. Raphael for Before A Journey
Dear Saint Raphael, Angel of travelers,
be with me and guide me on this journey.
Protect me from sickness and danger
and guard those I leave behind.
Let your wings enfold me
while I am away and return me
safely home.
Amen.
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Another Prayer to Saint Raphael the Archangel
Glorious Archangel Saint Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the "medicine of God," I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor {mention your petition} and the great grace of purity of prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
September 29th The Feast of St Michael and All Angels
Make yourself familiar with the angels
and behold them frequently in spirit;
for without being seen, they are present with you.
~~St. Francis De Sales
The feast of Saint Michael , also known as Michaelmas, is a Christian feast derived from the old pagan Autumn Equinox celebrations. It is the most ancient of all the angel festivals. Michaelmas became the fixed date for the feast otherwise associated with Autumn Equinox or the harvest. As early as 1014, the laws of Ethelred in England prescribe a three day fast for all Christians before the feast. Servants weren't allowed to work during these days.
Michaelmas was a time when rents were due, and rents were often paid in food. The traditional rent for Michaelmas was a goose. Eating something rich like goose at this turning point of the year brings good luck. In Nottingham they say "If you eat roast goose on Michaelmas day, you will never want money all year." In Norfolk , they say, "if you don't baste the goose on Michaelmas Day, you will want money all year." Roast goose is the traditional meal served even now for the holiday. A flower, a wildflower, a white aster with many small star-like flowers, that blooms in late September, known as the Michaelmas daisy.
Archangels Gabriel and Raphael are also honored on this day.
Sainted Angels, like Michael, Raphael and Gabriel, are not like the other saints on the Church's calendar who were all once human beings. Angels are celestial beings created on a higher order than man. They are completely spiritual beings; they have intelligence and will; they are personal and immortal creatures. Angels are the servants and messengers of God -- in fact, this is what the word "angel" means. Several different kinds (or ranks) of angels are mentioned in the Bible: angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, thrones, choirs, dominions, principalities, and powers. The Archangels want you to call on them for help. Don’t worry that you are overburdening them—Archangels can help many people simultaneously.
"Angels transcend every religion, every philosophy, every creed.
In fact angels have no religion as we know it ...
their existence precedes every religious system
that has ever existed on earth."
~~St. Thomas Aquinas
Archangel Michael
Michael’s name means “he who looks like God” or “he who is like God”. Michael is the leader of the Archangels. He is very tall and handsome. His energy feels warm and reassuring, like having a warm, fuzzy blanket wrapped around you. His main purpose is to rid the earth of fear --- no small task! Call on him when you are feeling scared physically or emotionally and he will help you. Ask for courage and you will have it! (He is often pictured swinging a sword and with his foot planted on the devil.)He is the Patron Saint of Police Officers. Archangel Michael is also the angel in command of Lightworkers! He is also especially good with fixing mechanical and electrical devices ( a handy guy to have around!)
Whenever you feel afraid or uneasy, mentally say, “Archangel Michael, please protect and calm me now.” If you are in an unsafe place or neighborhood, ask Archangel Michael to be your angelic bodyguard--to escort, guide and protect. In fact, you can ask Michael to be permanently stationed by your side so you’ll always be safe under his powerful protection. Just mentally say, “Archangel Michael, please be my guardian angel in all directions of time. Thank you.” And it is so!
If you sometimes feel like you need protection from negativity, then each morning upon wakening ask for Archangel Michael to envelope you in a thick eggshell of white protective light to shield you from negative people and situations you come into contact with (in all situations). This is especially useful for very empathic people who tend to pick up on the emotions of people around them (positive and negative).
Correspondences:
Special colors – Blue and Gold
Protector of the day Wednesdays
Associated with the Third and Fifth Chakras
Associated with the number 6
Special crystals which are blue: sapphire, blue topaz : for peacefulness, and healing
Special crystals which are yellow/gold : yellow topaz , citrine: to initiate positive action improve communications.
Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
~~By Pope Leo XIII
Prayer to Saint Michael Powerful Aid
Glorious Prince of the heavenly hosts and victor over rebellious spirits, be mindful of me who am so weak and sinful and yet so prone to pride and ambition. Lend me, I pray, thy powerful aid in every temptation and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last struggle with the powers of evil. Amen.
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Police Officer's Prayer to Saint Michael
Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.
Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.
Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.
You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.
And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.
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When a divine spirit grants your wish, it is customary, to give an offering of some kind in return. Because Archangel Michael is generally depicted as the protector of the weak, it is considered appropriate to make a contribution to your local police force or community watch program, or to a shelter for the victims of violent crime, as a thank-offering
Archangel Michael is your friend and protector, call on him often, daily if desired – he is waiting for your call. Call on him for protection, for peace, for freedom. He is with you always.
