San Damiano, Rebuild My Church Rosary, Natural River Stone Beads, Czech Glass Aster Flower Beads, Miraculous Medal, San Damiano Crucifix.

Embrace your faith with the San Damiano, Rebuild My Church Rosary, meticulously designed with natural river stone beads in classic beige or rich mixed earth tones. Accented with turquoise spacers and Czech Glass Carved Aster Flower beads with either a gold or bronze wash. this rosary stands for beauty, humility, and spirituality. A silver tone miraculous medal, elegantly set in gold plating with a captivating blue enamel background, adds a special touch. The focal point of the Rosary features the image of the original San Damiano Cross, preserved in resin, and framed in gold plating, symbolizing renewal and devotion. This exquisite rosary is perfect for prayer, reflection, or as a cherished keepsake for loved ones.

SPECIFICATIONS:
*Hail Marys:
-Beige: 8 mm Natural Beige River Stone Beads, round and polished.
-Mixed Color: 8 mm Natural Mixed Color River Stone Beads, round and polished.
*Our Fathers:
-Beige: 12 mm, Turquoise Green, Czech Glass coin beads with Gold washed, carved Aster Flowers, at the center.
-Mixed Color: 12 mm, Turquoise Green, Czech Glass coin beads with Bronze washed, carved Aster Flowers, at the center.
*Centerpiece: Miraculous Medal Rosary Centerpiece in a Gold Plated Setting with Light Blue Enamel, 1" x 1". Made in Italy.
*Crucifix:Detailed Image of the San Damiano Cross, resin coated, in a Gold Plated setting, 1-3/4" x 1-1/4".
*Spacer and Accent Beads:
-Beige: 3 mm, Sky Blue Turquoise, Smooth, Round Beads with 3 mm Round, Brass Beads around the Our Father's.
-Mixed Color: 3 mm, Veined Blue Turquoise, Smooth, Round Beads with 3 mm Round, Brass Beads around the Our Father's.
Length: 17"

All Rosaries come in a handmade tapestry Rosary Pouch.

DESIGN STORY:
The San Damiano, Rebuild My Church Rosary was born from a blend of artistry and profound spiritual significance, crafted to inspire prayer and reflection on the path of faith. At its heart, the rosary features natural river stone beads, made from authentic river stones, shaped and smoothed over countless years by the patient work of flowing water, symbolizing the beauty and resilience of creation. Available in either traditional beige or mixed earth tones, these beads represent humility and simplicity, echoing the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi, who found divine beauty in the ordinary. Praying with these beads connects you to the enduring power of nature and the slow, transformative work of God in our lives. Interspersed with these earthy beads are small turquoise spacers that evoke tranquility and healing, reflecting the restorative qualities associated with the vibrant hue of turquoise, a stone revered for its protective and nurturing properties. The Our Father beads are represented by Turquoise Czech Glass Carved Aster Flower beads, with either a gold or bronze wash, adding an intricate layer of beauty and symbolizing the blossoming of faith and the joy found in devotion. The fall-blooming Aster, named after the Greek word for "Star" due to its blooms resembling a star, symbolized love, wisdom, faith, and renewal. Central to this rosary is a silver tone Miraculous Medal, elegantly set in light blue enamel and framed with gold plating. Around the top edge reads "O Maria Concepta Sine Peccato O.P.N. Qui Ad Te Confugimus" (Latin for "O Mary Conceived Without Sin Pray For Us Who Have Recourse To Thee."). The back shows the Marian cross and the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts circled by twelve stars. The blue enamel mirrors the sky and the heavens, inviting prayerful thoughts toward divine grace. All of these lead to a resin preserved image of the original San Damiano Cross, in a gold plated setting, which stands as the focal point of contemplation. The cross embodies the powerful message received by Saint Francis as he knelt before the cross in the church at San Damiano. In deep prayer, a voice came to him saying, “Francis, rebuild my Church”. Not only did he take this as a reference to the ruined San Damiano structure, which he then did rebuild with his own hands, but to the larger whole of the Catholic Church. This powerful symbol serves as both as an invitation to personal renewal and a mission to heal the wider community. Its presence anchors the rosary in the Franciscan tradition, where the act of prayer is not just for oneself but also a commitment to serve others in love and compassion. Together, each element of the San Damiano, Rebuild My Church Rosary intertwines, creating a poignant reminder of faith, beauty, and the call to rebuild and renew the Church. This rosary becomes not just a tool for prayer but a vibrant expression of the joyous journey toward spiritual restoration.