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(for more information on rosaries, scroll down) + SISTER MOON IV RSDA: SEEDS OF ASSISI SERIES 'All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Moon and Stars; In the heavens you have made them, bright and precious and fair.' Francis of Assisi - Spring of 1224 + CANTICLE OF THE SUN
+ ABOUT BRONZE COIL DISK BEADS The African coil disks we are using for the Pater beads are antique. Their history is an interesting one and research has given us several sources for these beads. They are trade beads from the Asante Tribe dating from 1800 - 1900. The technique used to cast or reproduce these designs is called 'lost wax'. Our collection, as with all we have seen are not exactly alike. Some actually have places where the casting was incomplete, which adds to their beauty. We have also seen them identified as 'Antique Baoule (Tribe) beads and often found on the Ivory Coast. May not be able to replace when gone. A smaller version are called 'Sun Beads' and are from Nigeria. + THESE RARE DISKS ARE ABOUT 1 in ACROSS ALLOWING THE FINGERS A RESTING PLACE FOR PRAYER + The theme of 'Sister Moon' was perfect for this rosary - a universal merging of Africa and Europe, we couldn't resist! Actually, we also loved the roundness of the disk and the moon! for more information see ROSARY - CHAPLET CANTICLE OF BROTHER SUN also check the followint RSDA SHOPPING CART - MORE LINKS |
~ SISTER MOON IV ROSARY ~ |
+ AVE BEADS: faceted glass gem cuts of moss with coral inclusions. Note granite sides blend into the disce, creating a wonderful invitation to prayer. PATER BEADS: Old Sandcast bronze discs (Asanti) make a very prayable Pater bead. This close up shows the handformed texture. + ASANTI DISCS
+ ALL METALS AVAILABLE All metals available individually in sterling silver and solid bronze. Each hand cast from antique pieces and hand finished. Please see full collection in Supplies link below. |
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Note too, the Ethiopian cross with its wonderful matching granular dots and line. Rosary and chaplet are both in an 'All in one Loop' and is much easier to pray and kinder to the hands.
+ pricing subject to change without notice
and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina 16 in. |
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~ SISTER MOON IV CHAPLET ~ |
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Chaplet is in all in one loop following traditional 10 bead prayer beads making it easier to pray and kinder to the hands.
+ pricing subject to change without notice
and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina 6 in |
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~ CANTICLE of BROTHER SUN ~ |
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+ Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind, and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather through which You give sustenance to Your creatures. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs. + Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love and bear infirmity and tribulation. Blessed are those who endure in peace for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned. Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no living man can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin. Blessed are those whom death will find in Your most holy will, for the second death shall do them no harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks and serve Him with great humility. St. Francis - 1224 - Assisi Italy |
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It is just beautiful! It is the first "natural" rosary I have ever had and I love it! It has such a wonderful rustic yet elegant quality! I love the carved Paters and the sun and moon beads are perfect! I will love using this rosary, especially at those times when I need to remind myself to "keep it simple". It is also a perfect size for traveling with which is an added benefit I hadn't even thought of! + I am always surprised and yet not at all surprised when I receive a rosary from the guild. The surprise is in opening the package and seeing the rosary "in the flesh". But I am never surprised by the quality workmanship, artistry, and care that is always there to be counted on! Many thanks and Blessings to all. Andrea Zysk |
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. for more information see RSDA INDEX - SUPPLIES TOP OF PAGE |
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