What is a good way to consecrate a new alter?  Any suggestions?
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The answer would not be very useful if it was the sort that could be shared with the entire Internet.  The best way is to create your own ritual around the things that you already know and the things that you want to know.  Bring out what you know of the four quarters, for the colors of candles, the type of symbols, and the correspondence with various elemental forces.  I have put a good bit of that in some of my earlier comments, I think, in the context of the Tarot.  The four elements of earth, air, water and fire have a complex set of correspondences with color, symbols from various systems, and most specifically with all that the Tarot-preserved symbols have come to mean in our lives.  For example, the Pentacle, or Disc, or Coin, is the symbol for north, the earth, the color green.  More esoteric connections exist for Angel names, the Kabbalah, god and goddess names from various languages and cultures, and so on.  Learn what you can.\n\nRitual purification starts with physical purification.  So once your alter is physically complete, it must be completely clean.  On every level you know how to cleanse.  Then place the elements on your alter slowly, symmetrically, in the context of poetic and musical ritual.  Deciding on what scent of incense to use is one of those to do slowly and thoughtfully.  Spend some time examining your reference materials, and then spend some time in the store that supplies the best incense you can find.\n\nBlessed be.
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Hi, Roman Catholic here.\n1. the baptism thing was up to the priest. Some are more harsher then others.\n2. I have no idea about the annullment process, but I do know that since Vatican 2, it's gotten easier. Sorry your grandma probably tried to get annulled in Vatican 1, which was very strict and even more male-orienated then it is now.\n3. You wanted to be a female alter girl? Join the club. I wanted to be a priest, even held masses for my dolls. I learned that the chruch has been doing things a certain way for many years and won't change over night.\n4. Yes, you had some bad experiences with the church, but that is no reason to just stop going. I'm 26 too. I fell away from the church for five years and decided to go back.\n5. As long as it's for medical reasons and not because you want to have willy-nilly sex, the birth control pills are ok. YOu have a legitament reason for them.\n\nHowever, to be absolved of any sin, you must go to confession and tell the priest everything. After that, you may take the eucharist in mass. As a returning CAtholic, nothing felt better then to confess after five years of living in sin. It's scary, yes, but you do feel better when you leave.\n\nTake care.
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ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS OIL-HENCE OLIVE OIL\n\nANOINT-PLACE-DAB OIL ON VARIOUS PLACES IN OFFICE -SAYING IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER-SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED ANOINTING-SAY A PRAYER ASKING THE FATHER TO BLESS-CARE-PROTECT\nTHE AREA....\nASK OF THE FATHER IS SPECIFIC WITHIN HIS WILL BE DONE..\n\nAMEN..
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He's your bf, so he must already know how important your spiritual life is to you.   Of course he won't be pleased, but I'm sure he'll understand if you tell him how you feel and just say straight-out that you've decided to take holy orders.  Don't beat around the bush; in his situation knowing for sure, one way or the other, is important.  \nI have one question for you: How sure are you that being almost 21 and feeling compelled are good enough reasons, or the right reasons, to take the step you're contemplating?  I'm not saying they aren't; I'm just advising you to be as settled as you can in your own heart and mind beforehand.  If I were you I'd talk it over with your priest (I presume you're Catholic) and with the Holy Mother of the Order you intend to join. \nBlessings to you!
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I pray and mediatate with ONe White Candle and a NIce Decent sized Wine Glass of Water! Meditate and ask your guides for help. They help you tih your psychic abilities. This is how I do it! Email me if you have any other questions or things I ca help you with.
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To honor the tree, ask, and be guided by higher forces. What you really want is a solution that will be kind to both of you. You should also want to review the nobility behind your Intent. I hardly think the good oak wandered into your area by chance. Or maybe could it be that destiny conveniently put you within its vicinity? There is a possibility that there is a lesson here for one of you if not both. Deal with the contract with love. Obviously for you to ask this question indicates great compassion already active within you. Your higher Self will guide precisely. Think and feel for mutuality. Ask guidance from the Highest. May you succeed with your noble intentions.
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Generally, it's not a good idea to have someone serve double duty, like being both a notary and a trustee or guardian. While it may or may not be legal in your state, it often causes problems.\n\nAs far as making changes, your best bet is to re-create the document from scratch, with the changes you want. Cross-outs are another area where, even if not actually invalid, often cause problems.
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Dear Obsessed:  What you said, is fine.  I think if I were going to do an offering prayer, I might say something like this:\n\n"Father, through your divine Holy Spirit Who exists in the souls of each and everyone of us, I offer these partnership monies for Him to use where He knows it is best needed.  Because the Holy Spirit exists within us and knows each of us as Himself, I ask Him to bring these funds to where it will be used for the most good and its highest use.  Holy Spirit, You know who and You know where. . .into your hands I place this offering.  Amen.\n\nBest regards, Lana
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Yes, you can try to have a civil and friendly conversion with him.  This will make him relax and at ease with you.
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Approach it with what is in your hart. Pray about the blessing,  that God used you to supply food to the needy. Praise God for supplying the food that you helped hand out. Thank God for allowing you to experience the good works in his name. Thank God for using you for the greater cause for Christ on earth. Being a servant of God some times gives us a better understanding of God in our lives.
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Be genuine to them! Don't over show about anything.Be down to earth..Show your belief in the family institution before them.And one more imp thing......try to make them laugh!
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Spank him. That should be sufficient to bring back all the religious school nightmares and butt ramming at the hands of priests. He may even say, "Thank you sir, may I have another?" over and over again.\n\nShould be good for a chuckle among your coworkers.
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Leave out the woman part and use girl/female\nI love that  you are a creation of God, may be a bit more acceptable\nColourful stationary/envelope would be nice...\nGood Luck!
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I like the exchange collars idea.  Serve alcohol to the wedding guests.  Have someone creative make a ferret shaped cake to serve at the reception.
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go to a Judge and get the trust amended or see a lawyer for free advice see several  a priest or preacher may help if you find one that cares
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When I was looking into making one a few years back, I found an end-table that opens up.  I use it as my altar with a nice cloth on top.  Nothing really fancy, just something nice I found at a discount shop.  Since the table opens up, I store my candles, incense and other supplies in there.  I do keep some crystals and a candle that was given to me by my old high-pristess on top.  Generally, I place the water, salt and feather on top when I'm doing something. \n\nWhat you want will determine what you should do.  If you want something fancy, knock yourself out.  I've never been of the notion that one needs to spend all kinds of money to make a nice altar.  Use what you have or make something for the purpose.  Good luck!
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I have no answer except to tell you to phone several nurcing homes in your area.  Or speak to several local clergy who have been involved in the spiritual well being of people in nurcing homes.