lady ladybug
peacekeeping her forte -
masked for safety
© gillena cox 2020
A LADYBUG LEGEND
... As legend has it, in the Middle Ages, farmers were worried that their crops would be destroyed by insects, so they prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Red and black beetles soon appeared to feast upon the bothersome insects and the people began calling the helpers "The Beetle of Our Lady." It is said that the beetles' red wings represent the red cloak Mary is often pictured wearing in biblical paintings, and the spots are representative of the seven joys and seven sorrows of the Virgin
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A LADYBUG LEGEND
... As legend has it, in the Middle Ages, farmers were worried that their crops would be destroyed by insects, so they prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Red and black beetles soon appeared to feast upon the bothersome insects and the people began calling the helpers "The Beetle of Our Lady." It is said that the beetles' red wings represent the red cloak Mary is often pictured wearing in biblical paintings, and the spots are representative of the seven joys and seven sorrows of the Virgin
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Its Day 65 of 100 Days of Christmas here in T&T at FM Sweet 100 Radio Station
Here in T&T our celebration focus is THE GATHERING - a Sweet 100 yearly charity event
this year it will be virtual on November 29th
ENJOY THE MUSIC: Island Prince - Give Thanks For Life | 2020 Soca | Antigua
