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(for more informkation, scroll down) + SPEAK NO WORDS I, II, III RSDA: SEEDS OF ASSISI SERIES O LORD, my Lord; in you I take refuge; do not take away my soul. 9 Guard me from the trap they have set for me, from the snares of evildoers. + RSDA - SEEDS OF ASSISI SERIES ST FRANCIS Born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181 – died: October 3, 1226. Francis was born in Assisi Italy, a small village on top of hill as most villages were for protection agains invasion. He was the son of a weathy cloth merchant and lived a life of means. He went off to war as a soldier in 1204 and had a vision that led him back to Assisi where he gave up his former life for a life of poverty. + St FRANCIS IN PRAYER
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica - Rome +
+ LOVED BY ALL St Francis was never ordained a Catholic priest. He was a friar and preacher who, through the suppoert of the HolyFather, was the founder of the Franciscan Order for men and the Order of St. Clare for women. He also was the founder of the lay Third Order of Saint Francis. He received the stigmata, the first to bear the wounds of Christ. He dide in 1226 while preaching Psalm 141. He is one of the most venerated relighous figures in history by all people regardless of faith. + VISION IN FRONT OF THE CROSS Francis was inspired to visit a little church at the bottom of thehill that had been abandoned and was in ruins. There before the cross of San Damiano, he hear the voice of the Lord speak to him, 'To rebild my church, it is in ruins'. He understood it was to physically, stone by stone to rebuild the little church. But he realized the Lord meant to rebuild his church, one soul at a time. + SAN DAMIANO CRUCIFIX
Bookshop, please see link at bottom of the page. for more information: HASTEN TO ME I - ALL CREATURES PRAISE II SISTER DEATH III - CANTICLE of the SUN we purchased our San Damiano Crucifix from Franciscan University Bookstore CHECK LINKS BOTTOM OF PAGE |
~ "HASTEN TO ME I" ROSARY ~ |
+ AVE BEADS: Very simple yet up to the prayers of the heart. We do not know what kind of prayer beads the early 'lesser' brothers had but believe if they were not simply knots in a cord, they were of wood. Here we have set tiny spacers between the Ave baeas for the fingers. PATER BEADS: And for thw Paters, used hand carved wooden 'knots'. + SAN DAMIANO CRUCIFIX MEDAL All three prayer beads inspired by Francis and his brothers, carry this traditional cross. ou may order it separately in either sterling silver or solid bronze by clicking icon - (CRX.92)
ST FRANCIS' SIGNATURE: The reverse side is inscribed with Francis' blessing to Brother Leo. Note the 'T' or 'Tau' cross below as part of his signature. At the base of the crorss there is a small rectangle symbolizing the grave of Adam, holding the skull of Adam. Golgatha, the place of Adams skull was an ancietn pre Christian, tradition. The place where Christ's blood spilled onto Adams skull gave power to Victory over Death. Read more in our history section. + ST FRANCIS BLESSING: "May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be merciful to you. May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you". [originally addressed to Brother Leo] + METAL PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY See full collection of crucifixes, centers, holy medals by going to SUPPLIES link at top of page. Each handcast from antique and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore the original patina. |
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solid bronze (prices subject to change) 20 in. |
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~ "ALL CREATURES PRAISE II" ROSARY~ |
+ AVE BEADS: Very simple wooden beads yet up to the prayers of the heart. Here we have set tiny spacers between the Ave beads for the fingers. PATER BEADS: We do not know what kind of prayer beads the early 'lesser' brothers had but believe if they were either simply knots in a cord, they were of wood. These are hand carved 'knots' from wood. + SAN DAMIANO CRUCIFIX We are so blessed to have found this particular San Damiano Crucifix as not all have the blessing on the back along with Francis' 'Tau' signature. + METAL PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY See full collection of crucifixes, centers, holy medals by going to SUPPLIES link at top of page. Each handcast from antique and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore the original patina. |
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solid bronze (prices subject to change) 24 in. |
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~ "SISTER DEATH III" ROSARY ~ |
+ AVE BEADS: Our olive pits are ordered directly from Jerusalem. These have been here for quite awhile and darkeded with age to a deep, rich patina. Ours are also well shaped. Most purchased today appear to be bleached and have very irregular cuts. These above are more uniform in size. PATER BEADS: The Paters are little hand carved skulls to remind us of Francis' embracing of 'Sister Death' in Canticle of the Sun +
CANTICLE OF THE SUN --- Be praised, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whose embrace no living person can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing your most holy will. The second death can do no harm to them. (complete below) + METAL PARTS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY See full collection of crucifixes, centers, holy medals by going to SUPPLIES link at top of page. Each handcast from antique and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore the original patina. |
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(from original Umbrian Dialect) Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. + To you, alone, Most High, do they belong.No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. + Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. + Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and beautiful. + Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which you give your creatures sustenance. + Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure. + Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you brighten the night. He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong. Be
praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth,who feeds us and rules
us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.
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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. read more on the life of Francis ST FRANCIS - THE SKULL IN ART BACK TO RSDA INDEX - CANTICLE of the SUN to purchase a San Damiano Crucifix see: FRANCISCAN U BOOKSTORE TOP OF PAGE |
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