Shower of Roses Rosary: $27.99 (CAD)
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A Shower of Roses Pocket-Sized Rosary
$27.99 (CAD)
Shower of Roses Pocket-Sized Rosary INFO:
- CODE: 219R70
- LENGTH: 24 cm (9.5 in.)
- BEADS: dyed peach Quartzite, tiny metal rose beads, stainless steel connectors
- NICKEL SILVER: wire-wrapped, attached with wrapped bows.
- CENTER MEDAL: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
- PRICE INCLUDES: Pouch & free annual draw entry
- IN-STOCK 15% DISCOUNT: $4.20
- handmade
More Details
The Shower of Roses Pocket-Sized Rosary is a way to pray for St. Thérèse’s intercession. The gemstone beads are natural Quartzite, colour-enhanced to a peach shade. There are lots of roses in the design: the spacer beads on the decade, the roses on the Crucifix, and on the statue medal she is holding them. It is fully wire-wrapped for lasting durability.
The Roses
Saint Therese of Lisieux promised, “After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses. I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth. My mission is to make God loved.” The Society of the Little Flower reported several instances where roses or their fragrance appeared. People have experienced cures and miracles. We can recognize gifts of roses as her way of letting you know that she has heard your petition and God is responding. We do not pray for a sign of roses, but we can hope for it.
Care & Handling Tip
- Wire-Wrapped Stability: Wire-wrapped rosaries will not come unhooked. The design may sometimes cause a temporary kink. You can resolve it in two ways: gently shake it or lift and turn the section by hand.
- Bead Care: To keep the colour looking its best, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (such as leaving it on a hot car dash) and harsh chemical cleaners. For cleaning, surface cleaning with a microfiber cloth is best.
About Wire-Wrapping
An Ancient Skill
Wire-wrapping is a skill dating back to the 11th Century B.C. It is different from making links. While a rosary link involves bending the wire twice per bead, wrapping takes more work. Wire-wrappers bend the wire 8 to 10 times per bead to make stacked piles of rings.
A Comparison
Compared to rosaries with links, it takes more than twice the wire and the time. As a result, wire-wrapped rosaries are more costly. A wire-wrapped Sterling Silver rosary is noticeably more expensive than a linked one.
Cage-Wrapping
Cage-wrapping is the most decorative way to wire-wrap. The artisan embellishes each bead with a gentle swirl of wire.
Connections
Wrapped bows are one of the most practical applications of this technique. They are very reliable. Artisans frequently use them to attach beaded sections to the connector loops.
Although they will sometimes kink, bows will do the extra work necessary to secure a rosary. They can also replace lengths of chain. Above all, they are the most useful as connectors on rosaries with heavy beads.
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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 our Shower of Roses Pocket-Sized Rosary with 8mm gemstone beads and tiny metal rose spacer beads
METAL: We wire-wrapped it 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.