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Handmade Rosary Beads made in the u.k
Hi, my name is Emma Jane and I lovingly create handmade Catholic and Anglican rosary beads, pocket rosaries and chaplets, gemstone Christian jewellery, faith bracelets and car rosary beads. I also offer custom made designs, personalised rosaries and rosary repairs. Each piece is carefully designed and constructed from beautiful gemstones and quality materials. By making rosary beads and spiritual prayer beads I hope to express my love for God, and pray that with each design your faith grows and your heart overflows with love. If you need any help in choosing a special handmade gift then please feel free to get in touch and I'll be happy to help.
All items come to you presented in a drawstring pouch with a small gift card and certificate of authenticity signed by myself. Thank you so much for stopping by and please enjoy your visit.... by the way, the name Atalya means God is Praised - just in case you wanted to know! God bless you always, Emma Jane
"It is love alone that gives worth to all things"
St. Teresa of Avila
information about prayer beads
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Catholic Rosary Beads -
The Rosary is an old prayer that is always new, leading us to Jesus through Mary. We can trace the beginning of the Rosary to the 12th century when the people who could not read or write would count their prayers on a string of beads. The word rosarius means a garland or bouquet of roses. An early legend connected this word with a story of Our Lady who was seen to take rosebuds from the lips of a young monk when he was reciting Hail Marys and to weave them into a garland, which she placed upon her head. The Blessed Mother urged everyone to pray the Rosary during her apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. She called herself the 'Lady of the Rosary', and promised that the Rosary would help people grow in their faith, convert sinners and bring about world peace. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th when all are invited to meditate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so particularly connected with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God.
Anglican Rosary Beads -
Anglican Prayer Beads are a relatively new form of prayer, blending the Orthodox Jesus Prayer Rope and the Roman Catholic Rosary. The thirty-three bead design was created by the Rev. Lynn Bauman in the mid-1980s, through the prayerful exploration and discovery of a contemplative prayer group. The prayer beads are made up of twenty-eight beads divided into four groups of seven called weeks. In the Judeo-Christian tradition the number seven represents spiritual perfection and completion. Between each week is a single bead, called a cruciform bead as the four beads form a cross. The invitatory bead between the cross and the wheel of beads brings the total to thirty-three, the number of years in Jesus’ earthly life.
The use of the rosary or prayer beads helps to bring us into contemplative of meditative prayer—really thinking about and being mindful of praying, of being in the presence of God—by use of mind, body, and spirit. The touching of the fingers on each successive bead is an aid in keeping our mind from wandering, and the rhythm of the prayers leads us more readily into stillness.
Car Rosary Beads -
A loving reminder that God is always watching over us, putting a small rosary over your rear view car mirror will often inspire you to pray and think of God while you're driving. Saint Christopher medals and Our Lady of the Highway images featured on the rosaries will also bring you protection and assistance whilst travelling.
About The Artist 
Would you like to learn more about me and my handmade designs? Please click on the read more button below... and enjoy reading a little about my journey and how I began creating prayer beads and rosaries. I've been making and creating for many years and thoroughly enjoy the whole process from the design concept to finalising each piece. I hope you enjoy my story, and may your stay at my website be filled with much joy. Have a blessed day!
