Monthly Archives: October 2010

Two New Irish Penal Era Rosaries Just Listed

A Bit of History on the Irish Penal Rosary also called the ‘An Paidrin Beag’ or ‘Little Rosary’ The Irish Penal Chaplet was developed during the Penal Era in Ireland, which dates from about 1540-1731. At that time, the Church of … Continue reading

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The Way of the Heart Retreat

This past weekend I went on a wonderful retreat in Northern Minnesota. The book we used was The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry by Henri Nouwen. The photo above is the beautiful full moon on the … Continue reading

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New Five Decade Rosary in Bronze, Porcelain, and Stone

Handmade Rosary in Bronze, Porcelain, and Stone

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New Decade Chaplets – St. Francis of Assisi and Sacred Heart of Jesus

Handmade St. Francis of Assisi Decade Chaplet http://www.etsy.com/listing/59412880 Handmade Sacred Heart Decade Chaplet http://www.etsy.com/listing/59413452

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Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, Physician, Historian, Artist, Author, and Revealer of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

When I volunteered to create today’s post on the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist on our Etsy Rosary Guild Blog, it was because I have always liked Luke’s account of the Gospels.  For me, it is the most enlightening … Continue reading

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The Privilege of Prayer

‎I used to see prayer as a spiritual discipline, one of those things you’re supposed to do.  Now I see it as a spiritual privilege, an opportunity to communicate with the Creator of the universe who loves me and gives me the … Continue reading

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Google Liturgical Calendar for Catholics, Lutherans, and Episcopalians

Yesterday, I was searching the internet for a possible liturgical calendar that included multiple Christian churches.  I did not find one, but I did find this site that showed how to import the Catholic Liturgical Calendar to a Google Calendar. … Continue reading

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Prayer for Perspective

Lord, help me see things from Your perspective instead of my own perceptions, so that I may discern Your will.

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Meditation on The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

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Beads & Prayers – The Rosary in History & Devotion by John D. Miller

Beads and Prayers: The Rosary in History and Devotion One of the best resources I have found on the origins of the Rosary is the book Beads & Prayers: The Rosary in History and Devotions by John D. Miller. Not … Continue reading

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