The Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary: $31.99 (CAD)
Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary
$31.99 (CAD)
Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary INFO:
- CODE: 234R62
- LENGTH: 50.5 cm (19.75 in.)
- BEADS: fire-polished Czech glass beads (6mm & oval)
- NICKEL SILVER: classic links with wire-wrapped Our Father beads, attached with sturdy jump rings.
- CENTER MEDAL: Our Lady of Lourdes with water relic
- handmade
More Details
The Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary has quality Czech glass with large oval Our Father beads. Their shape makes them more noticeable during prayer. As shown in the photo, there is also a water relic in the center medal. On the front is a scene from Lourdes, France.
About Our Lady of Lourdes
From February 11 to July 16, 1858, Saint Bernadette Soubirous met the Blessed Virgin Mary eighteen times at the grotto in Lourdes, France. Our Lady of Lourdes asked the young girl to drink from a fountain in the grotto. Since there was no visible water, she dug a hole in the dirt from which a spring began to flow.
The Sanctuary of Lourdes
The water from this spring still flows today. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is one of the most-visited Catholic shrines in the world, with four to six million pilgrims annually. To date, there are countless healings, with seventy recognized as miraculous with no scientific explanation.
Fire-Polished Czech Glass
Fire-polished Czech glass beads look like crystal beads but are a fraction of the cost.
History
Glass production began in the Czech Republic (Bohemia) as early as the 12th Century. The technique of fire-polishing glass beads started four centuries later. In Jablonec, a small village a few hours north of Prague, the idea took root.
In the late 1920s, they became the top glass bead exporter worldwide. Today, the Czech Republic continues to lead the glass bead-making industry.
How They are Made
The first step is to combine hot glass with different metal oxides to create the desired colour. Then machines press the hot, softened glass into bead molds.
Finishing Touches
Next, they grind tiny facets into the cooled glass. These angled cuts are what will reflect the light. Next, they directly apply fire to the faceted beads. This step is the traditional fire-polishing method. It gives them a smooth, scratch-resistant finish. Finally, they coat some of them with a finish.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible verse. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
Our information is from general knowledge, experience, and shared internet resources. We’d like you to use it as a starting point for your research to verify facts and build a reference list.
IN REVIEW
BEADS: We designed the Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary with 6mm Czech glass beads.
METAL: We made it with classic links and wire-wrapped Our Father beads for lasting handmade quality.
FREE POUCH: This item comes with a free velveteen pouch.
DISCOUNTS: Discounts are automatic (no promo code needed). We will apply the balance to your order if shipping costs less than your discount.