Tag Archives: Five Decade Rosary

The Annunciation and The Visitation–Joyful Mysteries

In the last couple years I have added a couple pieces to my Willow Tree Nativity. One of these is considered part of the nativity set, while the others are not. The angel that is called The Angel of Life … Continue reading

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The Role of Irish Keeners

This afternoon I had the wonderful opportunity to learn a bit about the practice keening from an Irish woman named Mary McLaughlin. It was though a Virtual Celtic Pilgrimage I am taking through Abbey of the Arts. Keening is done … Continue reading

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Practicing Gracious Acceptance – A Mantra, A Prayer, A Breath Prayer

The words “gracious acceptance” seem to have been walking in and out the door to my consciousness lately. As they walk by, they say “see me”. I even wrote them down in my planner to acknowledge them, but they seem … Continue reading

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Grounded? Grounded. Grounded?!

This morning I am looking across the room at our green sofa and thinking, as I have often, how I really like the color in the wintertime. When everything outside is gray and white, just that fact that it is … Continue reading

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Dancing in the Rain Stella Maris Rosary

I believe I have referred to the Lenten practice I did last year of 40 Bags in 40 Days.  The idea is to de-clutter your home by making a bag each day that you will either give away, throw away, … Continue reading

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Protestants and the Rosary

I ran across this article this morning on Facebook, and I wanted to share.  It mirrors some of my own beliefs as a raised Lutheran, Episcopal, married Catholic. http://sojo.net/blogs/2015/04/23/why-i-protestant-pray-hail-mary-and-use-rosary

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Mary is Like the Moon

This past year I have been thinking about some of the things I tended to stay a way from because I thought they were a part of the “dark side.”   Two of those things were the moon and owls. … Continue reading

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Mother Daughter or Grandmother Granddaughter Rosary Set

A wonderful gift from a mom to a daughter or a daughter to a mom!  They would also be a unique and meaningful gift for grandmothers and granddaughters. https://www.etsy.com/listing/120488698/handmade-mother-daughter-rosaries-in

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Irish Celtic Rosary with Shamrocks and St. Patrick Center

I have always bee fascinated with the legend of how St. Patrick used the shamrock to teach the ancient Irish about the Trinity–Three in One.  Lately, I have felt drawn to learn more about Celtic Christianity.  There is even something … 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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