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Many people believe that praying to particular gods, goddesses, or saints concerning particular kinds of problems is worthwhile. Whether someone wants a miracle cure for infertility or an illness…or success in love or business…or rain for one’s crops or comfort for one’s grief…relief from money problems or from insect pests – they may target their requests to gods / goddesses / saints who “specialize” in that area.
Many people believe that praying to particular gods, goddesses, or saints concerning particular kinds of problems is worthwhile. Whether someone wants a miracle cure for infertility or an illness…or success in love or business…or rain for one’s crops or comfort for one’s grief…relief from money problems or from insect pests – they may target their requests to gods / goddesses / saints who “specialize” in that area.n
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In Haiti, a black saint named Anne Charitable is celebrated from July 24 until July 26. Some people make a pilgrimage to her shrine and leave pictures or notes with their requests, or maybe offerings of flowers.
In Haiti, a black saint named Anne Charitable is celebrated from July 24 until July 26. Some people make a pilgrimage to her shrine and leave pictures or notes with their requests, or maybe offerings of flowers.n
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nHaitians have needed a lot of help since the 2016 Hurricane Matthew and the 2010 earthquake. I could show you photos of devastation, but instead I’d like to check out the natural beauty of this island nation:
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nAlso on this date:
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Figure skater Dorothy Hamill’s birthday
Figure skater Dorothy Hamill’s birthday
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nMaldives Independence Day
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nnBirthday of rock musician Mick Jagger
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nAnniversary of scientists’ first look at moon rocks
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nOne Voice
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nNew York’s statehood anniversary
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Aunts and Uncles Day
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Aunts and Uncles Day
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nLiberia’s Independence Day
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nTalk in an Elevator Day
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n(Last Friday in July)
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nPlan ahead:
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Check out my Pinterest boards for:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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nAnd here are my Pinterest boards for:
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