Covid-19 and fibromyalgia brought my antique and collectible searching to a screeching stop. Among the few collectibles that I have, I own an antique shuttle weaving needle. My husband bought it for me a few years ago because he knows how much I love the Blessed Virgin, Jesus Christ, and all the saints. They have helped me in so many ways, and I treasure the shuttle. It is special. A person, probably a devout Catholic, decorated it with a figure of the Blessed Virgin, nestled it in fine fabric, and attached flowers to its ends. (Here’s a different view of my shuttle.)

August 15, Christians and Roman Catholics celebrate a holy day of obligation commemorating the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven after she died. If you would like to read more about this holy day, click here.