A rosary comes in essentially two types, the corded or the chain. The chain itself comes in three types, the simple chain which is the type most rosaries are, the wire wrapped which very few are, and the...
Mala (Sanskrit for “Rose” or “ Garland ”) is a string of beads used for keeping the count of repetitions of mantra. It helps to keep your mind focus in meditation practice. A standard mala has 108 beads plus...
History:This devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother originated in the Thirteenth century by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary. It recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in compassion for the...
Chaplet of the Precious Blood History:The Chaplet of the Precious Blood, also known as the Precious Blood Rosary, is a meditation on the generous love of Jesus, who shed his blood for us. This devotion...
Padre Pio Sacred Heart Novena Chaplet History:Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. Raised in a pious Catholic family, Francesco entered the friary in 1903 and one year...
Sicily's most important saint is Giuseppe (Joseph), Father of Jesus, whose feast day is celebrated on 19 March . Many activities are scheduled, including the very unique one called the St. Joseph's Table. This...
Stations of the Cross Rosary Chaplet Prayer Instructions This chaplet consists of 15 groups of 3 beads each, between which are medals representing the stations of the cross. An additional 6 beads are added as...
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Stella Maris, is the patroness of the men who sail the seas. Saint Bonaventure reminds us that she also "guides to a landfall in heaven those who navigate the sea of this world in...
Chaplet of St. Raphael Prayer This chaplet consists of a medal of St. Raphael, three beads in honor of Mary, Queen of Angels, and nine beads in honor of the nine Angelic Choirs. On the medal say: ...
St. Philomena is a most powerful helper of students at examinations She cures the sick in the most desperate cases. She obtains great help for mothers at childbirth. The Chaplet of St....