tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post805612966358827291..comments2023-10-14T08:37:11.192-07:00Comments on Round Circle: Our Lady of Mount CarmelSpadomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-21251306158133075772011-03-04T08:20:19.650-08:002011-03-04T08:20:19.650-08:00Thank you for answerin my prayers
O most beautifu...Thank you for answerin my prayers<br /><br />O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein that you are my Mother.<br /><br />O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein that you are my Mother.<br /><br />O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us that have recourse to thee. (3 times)<br /><br />Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)<br /><br />MLMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056500539228466936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-13591431378461532552010-12-10T04:10:27.604-08:002010-12-10T04:10:27.604-08:00Thank you! I can hardly add anything more to all ...Thank you! I can hardly add anything more to all that was said! Wonderful! CathyA Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-26787081853010280062010-12-10T02:15:06.480-08:002010-12-10T02:15:06.480-08:00Meri... Yes, that old church was quite a beautiful...Meri... Yes, that old church was quite a beautiful place. And yes, they still have the procession as far as I know. I haven't been to The Feast, as it's called, in over 10 years. Thanks so much for stopping by. <br />Peace.<br /><br />CRO... I found a place that sells Our Lady of Guadalupe Scapulars. It will be in my post on the last day of this great meme project, Sunday. I'm not in that picture and I don't know any of the people. I think it was just a photo of the Madonna being carried through the streets. I have old 8mm movies too! Thanks for coming here and gracing my pages.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Mel... Wonderful as always to see you here. Thanks. I wish I had more in my life too. The memories will have to suffice for now, but I know exactly what you mean.<br />Peace.<br /><br />MMT.. Thank you for that beautiful poetic prayer. You do have a way with words. Great to see you here, thanks.<br />Peace.<br /><br />noelle... Thank you for being here on my page. I appreciate it. Yes, these events of my past are part of me and had a lot to do in making me what I am today, my values, my strengths and even my weaknesses.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Paula... I wish that parish that I grew up with still exixted as well. I am sad that I didn't understand and therefore didn't appreciate what it was when I was a boy. Thanks for stopping here.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Peace to all.Spadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-29561795480305181632010-12-09T21:45:06.537-08:002010-12-09T21:45:06.537-08:00How cool is that? Wonderful journey back into time...How cool is that? Wonderful journey back into time and then back to the present! I wish my parish that I grew up in still existed. And all the traditions that your community had makes your life all the more richer!<br />She is absolutely beautiful, that Lady of Mt. Carmel.Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358261311454047999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-76988273184439320532010-12-09T20:03:02.250-08:002010-12-09T20:03:02.250-08:00Joe,
I am not Italian and did not grow up in such ...Joe,<br />I am not Italian and did not grow up in such a neighborhood, but I can certainly relate to the procession and feast days you speak of. I remember the May Procession with Mary at our church and the crowning of the statue with a beautiful floral wreath crown. The statue itself would be carried to the church and then to the altar and there would be amazing singing. I also wore a scapular but not to the extent that you did. I can recall some very devout ladies in prayer in my youth as well. I love these memories you have because I understand them, although I also realize that they are deeply culturally based as well and tied up with much of your identity. I love the photos and the way that you describe the community around the celebration of Mary. It is lovely.<br />Peace,<br />NoelleNoelle Clearwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879264907115107737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-44466671044127641962010-12-09T18:50:12.504-08:002010-12-09T18:50:12.504-08:00A PRAYER
Lady, hear me as I pray,
Guard me in the...<b>A PRAYER<br /><br />Lady, hear me as I pray,<br />Guard me in the pilgrim way;<br />Guide my hands and guide my feet;<br />Teach my lips to be discreet<br />So that as I speak I may<br />Render grace by all I say.<br />Help me, Lady, chaste and kind,<br />Bend my will to your fair mind.</b><br /><br />© 2010 by Magical Mystical TeacherMagical Mystical Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853272111925075994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-76358033034030335112010-12-09T16:32:56.172-08:002010-12-09T16:32:56.172-08:00Wow. What's not to love about what you shared...Wow. What's not to love about what you shared!<br /><br />I grew up with a very Catholic step-mother and one of my prized possessions is a scapular that she presented to me--a silk ribbon holding the two pieces of cloth. I knew the name--but I didn't know the purpose until my sister (who converted) told me. I treasure it even more now. <br /><br />I love the old photo--and the ornate statue, the rituals and the gorgeous colours in your church. There's something about tradition and rituals that ground us and bind us.<br />I like that. I wish I had more of those in my life. (sounds strange, but there you have it)<br /><br />Wonderful piece, sir.<br />I'm all warm and fuzzy from all that you shared for some reason.<br /><br />(((((((( Spadoman )))))))))<br />Thank you.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-88747568197888440262010-12-09T14:27:00.656-08:002010-12-09T14:27:00.656-08:00My Italian husband LOVES these scapulars!! I came ...My Italian husband LOVES these scapulars!! I came into the Catholic faith at the age of 33!thanks to my husband! who grew up Catholic! I was married at 23 and it took me 10 years to convert! I still don't know all the doings and goings on of the Church but I LOVE it! That old church of yours is Beauty Full!!!and that beautiful ornate Mary!! I have been reading about saints and was surprised how many hermits there were and what horrible deaths they endured! I LOVE the old picture too, are YOU in it?!! I want to thank YOU too for your upper right hand post, reminding us every day to remember and pray for our soldiers! living and dead!!!turquoise crohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873392444199186644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-64209151466780328502010-12-09T14:23:55.360-08:002010-12-09T14:23:55.360-08:00The interior of the church is really quite spectac...The interior of the church is really quite spectacular. Does the Virgin still get carried through the streets, even today?Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-48117414599907617922010-12-09T10:13:43.468-08:002010-12-09T10:13:43.468-08:00I need to post some responses to the wonderful com...I need to post some responses to the wonderful comments I've received here today. First of all, thank you all for stopping by and having a look.<br /><br />Inukshuk... You are a special friend and i appreciate the kind things you say about my posts. Thank you very much.<br />Peace.<br /><br />deb... little cloth Marys. cool! Believe me, when we were given these, i was about 11 or 12. we wore them everywhere like a badge of glory that we were indeed a Catholic soldier of Christ. And I didn't know until many years later why there werer so many "Our Ladies". Thanks for stopping.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Rebecca.. I can't thank you enough for the glorious idea of posting a Virgin a Day. I'm glad youlikke what I have thought of to present. Lovely to see you here. Thanks.<br />Peace.<br /><br />EB... Thank you for the kind words. I have been writing about my licfe and how I've lived it over the years here at Round Circle. Most every story is about sharing my experiences as a legacy for my Granbdchildren long after I'm gone. Feel free to read any of it. I enjoy coming to your place as well.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Stephanie.. I'm so sorry I've been so caught up doing this Virgin Business that I haven't gotten over to yours and others blogs enough lately. Thank you for your visit and kind words.<br />Peace.<br /><br />Fran.. I am a full blood Sicilian, both parents and all four Grandparents. And since my name is Joseph, I know only too well the March 19th Feast Day. I usually get cream puffs. Thanks for stopping by and for your thoughts. Tell me more about your "cloth"<br />Peace.<br /><br />Annie.. Funny, I just found out yesterday that a good friend, an Italian gal, who has lived and worked in Los Angeles for the past 30-40 years is moving back home to Rochester, NY. Small world. I love telling stories of growing up as it was a unique experience, as everyones is I'm sure. Thanks for coming here.<br />Peace.Spadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-58697976240078387902010-12-09T09:46:04.500-08:002010-12-09T09:46:04.500-08:00Vivid and exciting. I think this must have been w...Vivid and exciting. I think this must have been what it was like for my mother growing up Italian in Rochester, NY. Alas, she is gone now and I can't ask her about it.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-31900487141365245332010-12-09T09:11:53.645-08:002010-12-09T09:11:53.645-08:00Thanks for sharing your memories and photos from y...Thanks for sharing your memories and photos from your neighborhood Mt. Carmel days. I was married to a Sicilian and converted to Catholicism in 1957. Yes, we wore scapulars, too, and once a year on the feast of St. Joseph they had a St. Joseph's table. All of this was so new to a formerly Baptist girl. <br /><br />Your photos are wonderful and what a treasure you found in the old one in your mom's stuff. <br /><br />When I've got more time I'm going to really go into your site in depth. I can see we are cut from the same cloth.Fran aka Redondowriterhttp://redondowriter.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-67577272943841697032010-12-09T08:24:44.734-08:002010-12-09T08:24:44.734-08:00I'm late to the date here but happy to be addi...I'm late to the date here but happy to be adding my voice to Rebecca's song.<br /><br />This is amazing, what a deep connection you have.<br /><br />x..xStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163848048048193138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-60450208490170293352010-12-09T07:58:24.912-08:002010-12-09T07:58:24.912-08:00Dear Mr. Spadoman,
This is unspeakably beautiful.
...Dear Mr. Spadoman,<br />This is unspeakably beautiful.<br />I was not raised Catholic (rather Lutheran/Methodist in the mid west) but the energy and fullness of spirit that you share are very palpable to me. I agree with Rebecca that the weave of memories is lovely - you write so well - I too love the black and white photo and your Lady of Mt Carmel is splendid indeed. Thank you so much for treating us to such richness. I hope that you will write more about your experiences.<br /><br />Peace to you,<br />xox - eb.ebhttp://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-32608522320893693492010-12-09T06:38:14.444-08:002010-12-09T06:38:14.444-08:00this is a wonderful post....the way it weaves from...this is a wonderful post....the way it weaves from your childhood to your adult perceptions, and back again.<br /><br />love the black and white photo and feel the memories that must flood you even now, all those years later.<br />your mother, in the center of it all.<br /><br />thank you for this. <br />i will think of you and this beauty of your childhood traditions all day.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265802752790310923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-76215711412894779442010-12-09T06:25:41.731-08:002010-12-09T06:25:41.731-08:00and YES, it is still so confusing to me....Virgins...and YES, it is still so confusing to me....Virgins, Marys, and Saints oh my!deb did ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540239617159548759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-85368365449697323612010-12-09T06:24:54.742-08:002010-12-09T06:24:54.742-08:00Wow! So many wonderful images here....I so love th...Wow! So many wonderful images here....I so love the little cloth patches...mini Marys!deb did ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540239617159548759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-72932524539055320982010-12-09T04:22:23.354-08:002010-12-09T04:22:23.354-08:00oh! I love that photo from 1967!!
as always, fasc...oh! I love that photo from 1967!!<br /><br />as always, fascinated by your story<br /><br />thank you<br /><br />(-:english inukshukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837926498247135299noreply@blogger.com