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This all reminds me of an old thread of mine, dealing with semi-precious gemstones......sort of.

A long story with a somewhat embarrassing ending....

First off, this missive deals with some touchy subjects, and while I have gone way out of my way to try to tone it all down, and make it as acceptable as possible, some folks here may take offense to it. It is not my desire or purpose to offend anybody, nor is it my purpose to break the forum...
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Home shrines to Mary

if you have a home shrine or prayer space dedicated to the blessed Virgin could you post a pic of it and a little description I'm looking for inspiration
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To collect for beauty purposes is fine. Using them for pagan or superstitious purposes would be a sin.

You sound fine!

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Michie said:
Yes they are mentioned in the high priest’s breastplate in Exodus. It’s also one of the foundational stones mentioned in the New Jerusalem.
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Yes! That’s a good observation! I wonder why I didn’t remember that!
 
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RileyG said:
To collect for beauty purposes is fine. Using them for pagan or superstitious purposes would be a sin.

You sound fine!

God bless
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Im just afraid I might be tempted to meditate with them again or start believing that they can calm me down, which I think New Agers believe about amethyst. I think that according to them it’s supposed to be a calming stone.
 
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Michie said:
I just took more pics. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but I keep getting error posts. When I post here.
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Sorry Faith. I don’t get it. I’ve posted pics before. They keep stating they are too large and I’m not sure how to fix it.
 
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Sorry Faith. I don’t get it. I’ve posted pics before. They keep stating they are too large and I’m not sure how to fix it.
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That’s ok. I am always having problems with the internet. But didn’t you say you have an amethyst one? At the risk of sounding New Agey, have you noticed feeling calmer with it around you?
 
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FaithT said:
That’s ok. I am always having problems with the internet. But didn’t you say you have an amethyst one? At the risk of sounding New Agey, have you noticed feeling calmer with it around you?
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No. Not at all. I just enjoy it as another specimen in my collection. No different than any of the others I have.
 
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FaithT said:
Im just afraid I might be tempted to meditate with them again or start believing that they can calm me down, which I think New Agers believe about amethyst. I think that according to them it’s supposed to be a calming stone.
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Then, in that case, don't buy them. Do what is best for you.
 
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