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Beaded Madonnas
Immerse yourself in the Spiritual World of Madonna Mosaics, where each piece tells a story of faithful devotion. My intricate beadwork and prayer-infused creations are inspired by my Indigenous  Roots  and my Adoration of  Our Lady.  The  Artists of the Renaissance captured the quintessential spirit  of the Madonna.  I combine their exquisite work with my beading and prayer to create a one of a kind  tribute to Our Lady.
 

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    Candles
    Bead Encrusted 7 day Prayer Candles

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    About Michelle Milligan

    ​My journey with Our Lady began in 2004.  I was a recovering alcoholic with 4 boys under the age of 10. My husband wasn't sober, and I couldn't stay sober. I turned to Mary, asking her to do the impossible~Heal My Family. I had a beaded Madonna that I prayed to every morning and night. I needed a miracle. Within 3 months of  prayerful dedication, my petition was granted, and my husband and I both got Sober. In my astonished gratitude, I began to bead Madonnas. 
    With each bead I placed, I prayed for the peace and grace that poured out from Our Lady. I still do this. I wish I could say that was a tidy ending to a heartbreaking story, but that's where it gets interesting.
    My husband didn't stay sober, and we divorced. I used to think it was because of his drinking, and while that was definitely a factor, my undiagnosed mental illness was the reason. Although I've stayed sober, I have had high ADHD, PTSD, and Bi-PolarHypomania with a sprinkle of 
    Aspergers my whole life, all undiagnosed until the Pandemic. I lost my job, isolated myself and came face to face with my madness. As with alcohol, I was the LAST person to know that I was ill. It took losing contact with my precious boys and all my significant relationships to seek professional help.
    Like Mary said 'YES', I said 'YES'--- 'YES' to     help, and help appeared. I found a 
    Catholic counselor and a great psychiatrist. I started the arduous journey of medication. It took TWO YEARS to find the right combination and I'm just now seeing progress.The mind is a mystery. It heals in it's own time. God speeds up the healing. Throughout my cirisis, God never let me fall. He made a way for me every single day. Just like in A.A., it's 'one day at a time.' It's our Daily Bread. It is the continuous Now where Christ shows up in the Church. Every time I was about to lose my electricity/water/heat, and when I was about to lose my house, someone would help. These people didn't know each other. but they all knew God. They said'YES', too.
    I am healing through the Power of the Intercessions of Our Lady. I can never repay the grace I have     received, but I can give my finest back to God.
    Every single Madonna is intricately beaded and infused with over 120 hours of petitions for the peace of the recipient. I use only Czech glass beads, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski Crystals.
    My prayer is that she showers you in peace.
     

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