MissScripture Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='HisChildForever' date='09 June 2010 - 09:04 PM' timestamp='1276131844' post='2126537'] Are there St. Michael medals out there? [/quote] I used to have one, and then I lost it. Then I had another one, lost it, found it (and I'm convinced that it was my grandfather who had passed away who helped me find it, because it was lost on the day of his funeral at my grandma's house, and found on his birthday in my sock drawer...) and then I lost it again. But yes, they do exist. [quote name='Ash Wednesday' date='09 June 2010 - 09:05 PM' timestamp='1276131900' post='2126538'] I used to wear blessed objects but my eczema worsened after I hit 30 and my skin decided to get overly-sensitive. I hate my allergies and skin so much. [/quote] I'm kind of in your boat, but not quite as bad. My skin reacts to any scapular that I've tried, and I can only wear medals for a few hours at a time, or it starts reacting. I used to wear a scapular, a key of life, a St. Michael medal, a crucifix that was blessed by the Pope and a couple other keys around my neck. Now I only occasionally wear the keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I, unfortunately, am not able to wear necklaces at work because I am a nursing assistant and my job is very physical. I'm afraid that a confused patient will grab it in angst and choke me. But when I'm not working, I alternate between: St. Dominic medal St. Catherine of Siena medal Miraculous Medal Crucifix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='HisChildForever' date='09 June 2010 - 08:04 PM' timestamp='1276131844' post='2126537'] Are there St. Michael medals out there? [/quote] [quote name='MissScripture' date='09 June 2010 - 08:17 PM' timestamp='1276132646' post='2126553'] I used to have one, and then I lost it. Then I had another one, lost it, found it (and I'm convinced that it was my grandfather who had passed away who helped me find it, because it was lost on the day of his funeral at my grandma's house, and found on his birthday in my sock drawer...) and then I lost it again. [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif[/img] But yes, they do exist. [/quote] If you search on EBay under St Michael medal you'll find quite a few St. Michael medals for sale, ranging from very inexpensive to much more expensive. (I just checked.) Also, I've become something of an expert lately (not planned--it just happened) on Web sites that sell medals for obscure saints or religious medals that are very cheap, etc. So, if you have been looking for something that you haven't been able to find, let me know. No guarantees, unfortunately. (I swear, I was born to research.) As for skin allergies, I have to wear earrings that have either stainless steel or gold posts, or my ears get allergic. With the cost of gold, gold medals usually cost $100+ to thousands of dollars, although you can also find gold-plated medals that are cheaper. There are some stainless steel medals/crucifixes out there, but not many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I have allergy issues when it comes to wool also. I have used scapulars made of metal, but the best solution I found was coating the wool with clear nail polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleFan Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='09 June 2010 - 10:32 PM' timestamp='1276133568' post='2126559'] I, unfortunately, am not able to wear necklaces at work because I am a nursing assistant and my job is very physical. I'm afraid that a confused patient will grab it in angst and choke me. But when I'm not working, I alternate between: St. Dominic medal St. Catherine of Siena medal Miraculous Medal Crucifix [/quote] But there's a warranty against sudden death... does choking qualify as "sudden" because it comes as a surprise, or "slow and painful" because it may take a few minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) This is probably a topic for another thread, but, I've wondered at what point "special graces" attached to various medals, etc. become superstition. I suspect that, for most people, wearing medals, scapulars, etc. isn't superstition, but simply a way to remind themselves of their faith. However, at worst, wearing a medal can't hurt (except maybe in certain jobs). Just as long as a person didn't do something foolhardy because they felt that a medal they were wearing would protect them no matter what. But, I can see a real purpose in wearing something that says "Call a priest"--sort of religious Medic-alert bracelet. Edited June 10, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='09 June 2010 - 10:35 PM' timestamp='1276137350' post='2126580'] If you search on EBay under St Michael medal you'll find quite a few St. Michael medals for sale, ranging from very inexpensive to much more expensive. (I just checked.) Also, I've become something of an expert lately (not planned--it just happened) on Web sites that sell medals for obscure saints or religious medals that are very cheap, etc. So, if you have been looking for something that you haven't been able to find, let me know. No guarantees, unfortunately. (I swear, I was born to research.) As for skin allergies, I have to wear earrings that have either stainless steel or gold posts, or my ears get allergic. With the cost of gold, gold medals usually cost $100+ to thousands of dollars, although you can also find gold-plated medals that are cheaper. There are some stainless steel medals/crucifixes out there, but not many. [/quote] I am trying to figure out exactly what it is that my skin reacts to, though it's really a variety with variation in the extent of my skin reaction. I'm not sure what my mom's class ring is made out of because that and my wedding ring currently are the only jewelry that hasn't reacted to me. Yet another reason I won't get my ears pierced! Don't want to deal with that in my ears! [quote name='CatherineM' date='09 June 2010 - 10:42 PM' timestamp='1276137740' post='2126583'] I have allergy issues when it comes to wool also. I have used scapulars made of metal, but the best solution I found was coating the wool with clear nail polish. [/quote] Hmm...I never tried that. I tried using clear nail polish on the back of a metal scapular (it just flaked off), but I never thought about using it on a wool one. That *might* work. At least, it's worth a shot! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' date='09 June 2010 - 10:52 PM' timestamp='1276138357' post='2126594'] This is probably a topic for another thread, but, I've wondered at what point "special graces" attached to various medals, etc. become superstition. However, at worst, wearing a medal can't hurt (except maybe in certain jobs). Just as long as a person didn't do something foolhardy because they felt that a medal etc. they were wearing would protect them no matter what. But, I can see the purpose in wearing something that says "Call a priest"--sort of religious Medic-Alert bracelet. [/quote] I would think it sort of depends on the intent of wearing it. If you're wearing the medal to honor the Saint, or as a reminder of the Saint or something along those lines, the special graces would be like a plus. If you're wearing it specifically because you've decided you want those special graces, then I think it would be more superstitious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='LouisvilleFan' date='09 June 2010 - 10:46 PM' timestamp='1276137985' post='2126590'] But there's a warranty against sudden death... does choking qualify as "sudden" because it comes as a surprise, or "slow and painful" because it may take a few minutes? [/quote] I don't want to find out the hard way... Anyway, excess jewelry is strictly [i]verboten[/i] in the employee handbook. I guess I could always carry a medal in my pocket, but I would be afraid of losing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' date='10 June 2010 - 12:20 AM' timestamp='1276140020' post='2126607'] I don't want to find out the hard way... Anyway, excess jewelry is strictly [i]verboten[/i] in the employee handbook. I guess I could always carry a medal in my pocket, but I would be afraid of losing it. [/quote] I usually carry a rosary or a rosary ring in my pocket. What about an ankle bracelet? I've actually been thinking about getting a chain to go around my ankle as a sign of my consecration to the Blessed Mother, but I haven't a clue as to where to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' date='09 June 2010 - 10:22 PM' timestamp='1276140125' post='2126608'] I usually carry a rosary or a rosary ring in my pocket. What about an ankle bracelet? I've actually been thinking about getting a chain to go around my ankle as a sign of my consecration to the Blessed Mother, but I haven't a clue as to where to get one. [/quote] Maybe a craft or bead store? (I've never worn an ankle chain.) There are lots of religious medals that are VERY tiny. You could even put one in your shoe (or inside your sock) and you probably wouldn't feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' date='09 June 2010 - 11:22 PM' timestamp='1276140125' post='2126608'] I usually carry a rosary or a rosary ring in my pocket. What about an ankle bracelet? I've actually been thinking about getting a chain to go around my ankle as a sign of my consecration to the Blessed Mother, but I haven't a clue as to where to get one. [/quote] One of the Sisters I know (that went to FUS and lived in a household that did the de Montfort Consecration together) had a chain she wore around her wrist as a sign of her consecration as a "slave of Mary" -- it looked pretty much like the second from the bottom in this picture: [img]http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_284/1214665540V7YYd9.jpg[/img] One of the guys she knew that did the Consecration had an ankle chain made -- it looked like the top chain (HUGE links!) and wore it as a sign and as personal mortification, so Sister told me. She said they bought their chains from a hardware store. I thought that was really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='10 June 2010 - 12:47 AM' timestamp='1276141653' post='2126616'] One of the Sisters I know (that went to FUS and lived in a household that did the de Montfort Consecration together) had a chain she wore around her wrist as a sign of her consecration as a "slave of Mary" -- it looked pretty much like the second from the bottom in this picture: [img]http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_284/1214665540V7YYd9.jpg[/img] One of the guys she knew that did the Consecration had an ankle chain made -- it looked like the top chain (HUGE links!) and wore it as a sign and as personal mortification, so Sister told me. She said they bought their chains from a hardware store. I thought that was really cool. [/quote] Oh-ho!! I don't think I'd do something as big as that last (and by last, I definitely meant first) picture. But perhaps one of the smaller ones. Thanks, lc!! Edited June 10, 2010 by TeresaBenedicta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laetitia crucis Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' date='09 June 2010 - 11:51 PM' timestamp='1276141890' post='2126619'] Oh-ho!! I don't think I'd do something as big as that last picture. But perhaps one of the smaller ones. Thanks, lc!! [/quote] No problem! I remember thinking, "Man, I wish I would've have thought of that when I made my consecration!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgnatiusofLoyola Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='laetitia crucis' date='09 June 2010 - 10:52 PM' timestamp='1276141977' post='2126620'] No problem! [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/happy.gif[/img] I remember thinking, "Man, I wish I would've have thought of that when I made my consecration!" [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/notworthy2.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/lol.gif[/img] [/quote] Would they allow you to wear an ankle bracelet in the Monastery, or would you have to take it off? (I'm going to have to learn to call it the "Priory" because that's what your Order calls it, but it's going to take some practice!) P.S. I hope you wear a veil as a postulant, to cover up your Vulcan ears![img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/shock.gif[/img] [img]http://www.phatmass.com/phorum/public/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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