The people who wear them are largely the poor, most of whom have a strong faith. Though it might be uncommon in the U. Some lay pastoral workers wear them since they don't have a cross to wear around their necks. I don't think it is a way to identify their gang membership but rather a way of seeking security in the very insecure world of the urban poor. That's another case altogether.
The rosary, prayed or worn around the neck, is common here. Religious Catalogue. See of Peter. Daily Readings. Seasons and Feast Days. Prayer Requests. Practice Of The Faith.
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Ron Rolheiser Mary Marrocco Fr. Scott Lewis. Subscribers log in Learn more. Rosaries are not meant to be worn as necklaces, and it is somewhat of a Catholic rule not to do so. If wearing the rosary around the neck, it should be worn under clothes, so no one can see. Rosaries can be made using individual beads, chain and other findings. Alternatively, you can purchase lengths of pre-beaded gold rosary chain by the foot, for example, which will significantly simplify your project.
However, you will still need some other tools and supplies to make your rosary. The rosary is more than a prayer. Sister makes rosaries out of rose petals Joanne Kinjerski uses rose petals for her unique hobby — making rosaries out of them. There are 59 beads on a rosary 53 rose petal beads , for the first Rosary at least a dozen roses is recommended. Depending on the size of the rose, each additional rosary will require six to eight roses. Like many debates defining sin, it all boils down to intent.
If you are not Catholic and do not maintain faith attached to the Rosary prayers, it is considered wrong and perhaps even a mockery of these sacred beads. Wearing the rosary has taken different forms over the years, and is regarded differently in various cultures.
The purpose of these beads is to count prayers, and the prayers that are counted are collectively referred to as the Rosary. A Roman Catholic rosary is made up of a series of beads, medals, and a singular crucifix. We start with the crucifix, followed by a large bead, three smaller beads, and another large bead, totaling five beads. These are typically followed by a medal.
Then following around the rosary chain are five sets of ten small beads, each separated by one larger bead. The Rosary prayers are meant to keep memories of specific events and mysteries in history. A rosary is a useful tool because the Rosary prayers are extensive and repetitive. Having the beads to hold while reciting the prayers helps the user keep track of how many times prayer has been recited, thereby clearing the mind and allowing more focus on the prayer itself.
What follows is Our Father prayed on each larger bead, and Hail Mary prayed on each smaller bead. A more elaborate Hail Mary may be prayed on the medal if one is present.
On the rosary, each set of ten beads represents a decade, with one mystery per decade.
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