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Milagros are small religious charms that people in Latin American countries usually nail onto sacred objects, pin on the clothing of saint statues, or hang with little red ribbons or threads from altars and shrines as signs of gratitude and devotion. The word "milagro" means "miracle" in Spanish. Different milagros have different meanings and uses, and are often interpreted differently by different people, or for different occasions. See below for Milagros which I currently have in stock and possible interpretations.
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I created this string of prayer beads for a friend who was undergoing delicate surgery on her eyes and whose husband was having knee surgery. I added the flaming heart as a symbol of their passion for Our Lord.
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This string of prayer beads was created for another friend who unexpectedly lost her husband after surgery. I included a man and a woman in prayer and clasped hands, symbolizing our entire church community in prayer.
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These were created as a custom order for a customer with severe fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis of the knees, and osteoporosis of hands, wrist and hips. I included a hand, a leg and a woman in prayer. My customer requested a St. Brigid's Cross and an Episcopal Shield to be incorporated into the design with pink beads.
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Our appreciation to E. Bryant Holman, researcher and author of Milagros information, for his permission to use it. Click here for further information of interest from Mr. Holman.
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The bull might symbolize strength, husbanding, protection, stamina, endurance.
The horse might symbolize the quality of a person being a workhorse, or it might symbolize travel, and be involved in a prayer about a journey.
The mule, like the horse, might symbolize the qualities of a person being a workhorse - being able to "work like a mule" - or it might symbolize travel, and be involved in a prayer about a journey. It might also be involved in a prayer to overcome stubborness, in either oneself or in another.
The sheep could symbolize any of the Bible verses about sheep, such as the parable of the Good Shepherd, or the Agnus Dei - the Lamb of God. It could also symbolize the concept of togetherness, the love one feels for ones groups, or family. It might also be used to symbolize prayers to try and erase the effects of behavior that is typically described in a negative way as being like that of a sheep - such as giving into peer pressure with negative results.
The family dog milagros could symbolize loyalty. It could also symbolize protection, such as what a sheep dog affords the herd.
The pig could symbolize nourishment - "bringing home the bacon". It might also be used as a symbol for prayers concerning behavior that is typically described in a negative way as being like that of a pig.
Shown here: Dogs (2 styles), Horse, Cow, An Insect (I think it is a bee), Pig, Sheep, Mule, Hen, Bull.
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The popular milagros of children might represent one’s child, or a niece or nephew, a grandchild, or any other child. It might also represent the childlike qualities in anyone, such as oneself, in the sense of nurturing ones inner child. It can also be a symbol of thanksgiving for the birth of a baby.
Shown here: Little Girl, Little Boy, Praying Woman, Praying Man .
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A head might represent a person, a person’s head, the mind, the spirit, a condition such a headache, or whatever concept that the owner might assign to it.
The milagro of the eyes is often connected with a popular Mexican saint - Santa Lucia - who, in her popular image, is shown with a tray with two eyes on it. People pray to her about eye conditions. The eyes can also represent the concept of watching. One practice is to attach the milagro to the frame of the image of a deceased person, in the belief that this might represent the concept that the spirit of that person is watching over us.
The milagro of the arm might represent an arm itself, and some condition associated with it, such as an injury or an arthritic condition. It might also represent ones strength, ones ability to work - and hence ones job - or some related concept. It might represent an embrace, and physical demonstrations of affection that involve embracing.
Shown here: Man's Head, Eyes, Woman's Head, Arm, Leg.
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The house normally represents ones own home, and the blessings that might be had on it, and on the family that dwells there. It can also represent the hope of having one’s home when one has not yet achieved that, or it can represent someone else’s home, wherein one prays or hopes for blessings and well-being there. It might also represent any other building that is like ones home away from home, if one sees such a place as being such - such as ones church building, workplace, or school. When traveling, it can represent a prayer that one will arrive safely home again, or establish a connection between the traveler and the loved ones at home.
Shown here: a Woman's Head, a House, Sacred Heart.
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Prayer for use with Miracle/Healing Prayer Beads
written specifically for
Healing of The Eyes
by Patricia Hauze
©2002, Patricia Hauze (used with permission)
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Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Heb.11:1)
Invitatory Bead
Oh God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you. (ps.63:1)
4 Cruciform Beads
Thy will be done.
4 groups of weeks
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End with the Lord's Prayer.
Prayer of Bereavement
by Patricia Hauze
©2002, Patricia Hauze (used with permission)
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Lord, hear my prayer and let my cry come to you (BCP-adapted)
Invitatory Bead
"Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love". (La 3:32)
4 Cruciform Beads
Oh Comforter - walk with me.
4 groups of weeks
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23rd Psalm.