The French Madonna: March 2014

Sacred Altars

I follow an ancient sacred tradition that used to belong to the Great Mother and her devotees. This tradition was incorporated into religion by the nuns and convents. I call it Sacred Altars and it is my offering on the Altar of Life. Thirteen years ago I changed my focus from being a spiritual healer to becoming a pilgrim to sacred places on the Earth and especially to where the Divine has stepped through the veil to reach us and where Mary had appeared to others. I bring waters from the holy springs and rivers; I bring back oil and salts sanctified by the Presence of the energies at these sacred places. I bring back my own direct experiences and my own transformation and make sacred altars which I share with others on my shop Sacred Altars on Etsy.com The wearable shrines and altars are hand made shadowboxes to be worn as an altar. Each piece is unique and individual and an original creation carrying some part of the sacred site and the divine Presence. These items carry great spiritual and healing power and many healings and even miracles have been attributed to them.

Feedback from Arathi Ma

I received our Lady of Lourdes, mystical healer stunning wearable shrine today. The moment Hettienne shipped it, I saw a white light with a white flame in its centre. Throughout the shrine's travel I would keep visions of it. I can firmly attest that this is more than a necklace, but carries divine consciousness which is transferred powerfully through the artist's love and devotion. The package arrived fully intact, filled with frankincense and myrrh and tiny shells and pebbles, the precious necklace safely wrapped. Thank you! Arathi Ma

Gloria from New End Studio

Your beautiful shadowbox arrived safe and sound. It's a gorgeous work with so much thought and multiple meanings. Seeing the work in person is a real pleasure, the computer does not convey all the love. I'm amazed how lightweight it is when I look at all the components. I've placed it on a shelf above my desk until a get a hanger thingie to mount the box on the wall. It's definitely past time for me to "Dream" and "Create" and this muse will watch and nod in agreement now and again. http://newendstudio.blogspot.com

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