There are 20 decades of the Holy Rosary that can be grouped into 4 groups of 5- the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries. While the rosary is usually prayed in 5 decade increments, it can also be prayed with all 20 decades at the same time.

This rosary is made with Garnet Red Druk Glass beads and comes with the Ave Maria/Miraculous Medal Center, Sorrowful Mother/Ecce Homo medal, and Sorrowful Mother Crucifix.

Benedict's Beads rosaries are made by Brad Geist, a former Benedictine monk, and his wife Ciera. Each rosary from Benedict’s Beads is carefully crafted and a prayer is said for the future owner of each rosary.

Please note, Benedict's Beads are hand-made to order, your item may take 3-4 weeks to ship. If you have questions feel free to contact us at rosarymaker [!at] benedictsbeads.com

The “Ladder Rosary,” also known as the “Stairway to Heaven Rosary” was first found in Mexico. They are called ladder rosaries because the beads are strung crossways on a double chain, like rungs of a ladder. The name calls to mind St. Dominic’s vision of souls climbing into Heaven on the Rosary, and St. Francis de Sales’ vision of two ladders to Heaven: a rather steep one directly to Jesus, and another, far less steep, towards the Blessed Virgin Mary. Interestingly, the Russian word for Rosary means “ladder,” and, Michaelangelo’s “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel shows two souls being pulled out of purgatory by a Rosary.

Ladder Rosaries make truly beautiful and affordable gifts for first communions, confirmations, weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.