“When the wind of temptation blows up within you, when you strike upon the rock of tribulation, gaze up at this star, call out to Mary. Whether you are being tossed about by the waves of pride or ambition or slander or jealousy, call out to Mary. When rage or greed or fleshly desires are battering the skiff of your soul, gaze up at Mary. When the immensity of your sins weighs you down and you are bewildered by the loathsomeness of your conscience, when the terrifying thought of judgement appalls you and you begin to founder in the gulf of sadness and despair, think of Mary. In dangers, in hardships, in every doubt, think of Mary, call out to Mary.”Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
The Carmelite Sisters also have a special devotion to Our Lady Star of the Sea (more info here.)
Feast Day: September 27
Ave Maris Stella, Ora pro nobis. ——————————-
This stunning necklace features a gold filled and cultured sea glass hand-beaded necklace chain holding a beautiful gold filled ship’s wheel inspired star pendant.
This necklace is part of a collection including a matching bracelet and earrings. Those can be found here.
