What I do in my spare time...

Took a break from Rosary making today and worked up a couple of Religious Medal Charm Bracelets for the shop--

Both bracelets start with a simple, wire wrap bracelet--one features some very nice, natural Aquamarine, and the other Dragon Vein Agate (with it's autumnal green over brown coloration). Once the bracelets proper were complete, I ornamented them with a handful of solid bronze religious medals, Swarovski crystals, and (on the Dragon Vein bracelet) genuine Peridot and cafe-au-lait Mother of Pearl. The medals are all sorts of saints, Jesus and the Blessed Virgin.  There's even a Guardian Angel medal on one!
They're in the shop now and you can read more about them by clicking here!
They are very well- and carefully-made to last, with heavy, non tarnishing bronze wiring to compliment the medals, and will stand up to years of use.
Either one would make a beautiful and meaningful gift--or wear one yourself as a quiet witness to your Catholic faith!


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 I came upon this quote from Edmund Burke, 18th cent. writer--(paraphrase, I don't have the exact wording):
"Though no man may draw a line between night and day, on the whole it is reasonably possible to tell darkness from light."
It's very useful in discussions with cultural relativists or anyone on a slippery slope..hope you find it helpful when you find yourself stuck in the gray areas and needing clarity.

All for now, Squeaker is agitating for a treat and a belly rub...
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