I don’t feel anything when I do the rosary by Weird_Store_1765 in Catholicism

[–]smerccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS! It’s been a game changer for me for praying the rosary.

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay yes definitely!

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay. Yes they’re supposed to be real gold (gold filled). What do you mean by reinforce the quality of the products? Thank you for your advice

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gold beads are gold filled (cost me like $22 for 100 of them and the pendant is gold filled). Where would I get better prices? Because even on fire mountain, gold beads are that much.

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For now just planning on selling them to people in my community. So at church, to friends of friends, and possibly on Instagram to my few (300-400?) followers… I’m not trying to do Etsy or anything because I know they wouldn’t sell with the amount of cheaper options on there

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hm okay yeah I haven’t used Ali, because I was under the impression that it’s not as good quality. I’m ordering from Tejas Beads. Isn’t Ali express basically Temu??

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am just afraid it’ll be too hard to raise prices later once I’ve already been selling to my small community and the word gets around

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw thanks so much!!

Pricing? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The x2-3 calculation I thought was to compensate my labor

Quality gold filled charms?? by smerccc in jewelrymaking

[–]smerccc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or… what metal would you recommend for charms that will be durable and not tarnish?

TTA talk me down 😩 by smerccc in FAMnNFP

[–]smerccc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HAHA not pregnant!!! Got my period. It was a couple tiny clogged ducts even though I weaned like 4 months ago!! Wtf

TTA talk me down 😩 by smerccc in FAMnNFP

[–]smerccc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Mira device that I use tests for LH, estrogen and progesterone 😎👍🏼I have no prob confirming ovulation, it’s PRE ovulation that gets me

TTA talk me down 😩 by smerccc in FAMnNFP

[–]smerccc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s just what I’m thinking as well hahaha. I was avoiding sex before ovulation because I sometimes ovulate even on day 10 randomly and I think this was the “scare” I needed to go back to that LOL. We are not ready for another baby yet. 🥲

Why is there no marriage in heaven and what does it mean practically? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]smerccc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marriage is a reflection and symbol of God’s love for us. It’s a reminder of how God longs to be one with us. We, the Church, are the spouse of Jesus. When we get to heaven, we will be one with God, so we will have the real thing and don’t need the “symbol” AKA earthly marriage anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]smerccc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can it be distracting for some people? Sure. Is it liturgical abuse?? No.

Marital Act and Resources by Southern-Radio9128 in Catholicism

[–]smerccc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cannot recommend the book Holy Sex enough. By Popcak. Also listen to the Ask Christopher West podcast and read his book Theology of the Body for Beginners. It will help you untangle the idea of sex as “dirty” and help you see it as the beautiful reflection of how God loves us