Tag Archives: Chotki

Good Friday Crucifix and Easter Sunday Cross

In my experience, preferring the crucifix (the cross with the figure, also known as the corpus, of the crucified Jesus on it) versus the cross (without any symbol of Christ on it) is often influenced by what denomination of the … Continue reading

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Ashes and Clay

Orthodox 33 Bead Chotki Jesus Prayer Beads The other day I read that ashes (like we receive on Ash Wednesday) are synonymous with clay.  At our church, the words “Turn away from sin, and be faithful to the Gospel” are … Continue reading

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The Orthodox Chotki and The Silent Breath Prayer

  33 Bead Orthodox Chotki The Jesus Prayer is also referred to as The Prayer of the Heart, and The Silent Breath Prayer.  It is the prayer of the publican found in Luke 18:10-17. For some of us it may … Continue reading

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Making May Own Lampwork Glass Rosary Beads

One of my favorite things to do is to make my own lampwork glass beads.  Now that the weather has warmed up a bit, I can crack the windows and fire up my torch again. Not only do I find … 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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