In 1 Corinthians 10:16, St. Paul asks, "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ?" And he declares in Romans 12:5 that "we, who are many, are one body in Christ."
This heirloom quality Rosary celebrates the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist. It was handcrafted with individual links made of 20-gauge antique bronze wire, Swarovski pearls and crystals, and genuine African turqoise.
Swarovski pearls in Elderberry represent the precious Blood of Jesus, and the bronze tones of the wire, crucifix, and centerpiece represent His Precious Body. The African turquoise Pater beads resemble little worlds, calling to mind humanity and the Mystical Body of Christ--the union of Christians here on earth and those who have gone before us with the Lord. Accents of Swarovski crystals in amethyst and crystal aurora borealis are further representation of the Body and Blood of our Lord.
This heirloom quality Rosary It would make a beautiful gift for a priest or for anyone who is devoted to the Eucharist.
As you pray the rosary and the Divine Mercy with this rosary, call to mind the Church Militant, the Church Penitent, and the Church Triumphant--joined together as the Body of Christ.
Note: Natural semiprecious stones such as African turquoise will exhibit natural variations in color, markings, shadings, and inclusions.
Corpus Christi
Each rosary comes beautifully packaged in a box with a ribbon. Included are a prayer card and instructions for praying the Holy Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
This rosary is approximately 26" long from the bottom of the crucifix to the top of the rosary loop. It weighs approximately 2 oz.
The Ave beads are 8mm Swarovski pearls in Elderberry.
The Pater beads are genuine 10mm African turquoise. (Please note that natural semiprecious stones contain natural variations in color, markings, shading, and inclusions.)
The accent beads surrounding the Pater beads are 4mm Swarovski crystals in Amethyst and 3mm Swarovski crystals in Crystal Aurora Borealis.
The wire is 20-gauge in antique bronze. The crucifix and centerpiece are antique bronze and made in Italy.