Mary Devotions: August 2015

Friday, August 7, 2015

Garden of the Beloved

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"Mary’s Heart is the Garden of the Beloved. Do we not hear the Holy Spirit inspiring her to say: “Let my beloved come into his garden” (Cant 5:1). Who is the beloved of whom she speaks? Is it not her Son Jesus, the single and only object of her love?" St. John Eudes

This rosary is made with a beautiful bronze Blessed Mother center, standing as if she is at the garden gate, the Garden of her Beloved, with beautiful peridot crystal "leaves" surrounding her.

The Ave beads are 6mm round peridot Swarovski crystals, and the Pater beads are 6mm aurora borealis Swarovski crystals with brass twisted rope bead caps. The beads are hand wire-wrapped with 20 gauge bronze wire, for a very sturdy, almost indestructible rosary.

The center and crucifix are solid bronze hand cast from vintage originals. Both are set apart with 4mm bicone aurora borealis Swarovski crystals.

This rosary is available in my Etsy shop.

Prayerful Beads

apostolate:
"The work of an apostle, not only of the first followers of Christ but of all the faithful who carry on the original mission entrusted by the Savior to the twelve to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). The apostolate belongs essentially to the order of grace. Its purpose is not temporal welfare, however noble, but to bring people to the knowledge and love of Christ and, through obedience to his teaching, help them attain life everlasting."

Making rosaries is my apostolate. I feel I have been called to help bring Catholics closer to Jesus Christ through the rosary. You will find that my rosaries are quality work, and I use high quality parts. You would find the same rosary elsewhere for double, triple, sometimes even quadruple the cost. Making Mary Devotions is a labor of love.

If you are interested in a rosary or piece of jewelry pictured here, please e-mail me at marydevotions@gmail(dot)com

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rosary repair
I also repair rosaries, most often at no cost. If you have a rosary with broken links or chain, I will repair your rosary for the cost of shipping. If you are missing beads, I will try to find replacement beads and will repair at cost. Contact me by e-mail (address found above).