The gift that gives back
I got hooked on all-twine-knotted Rosary making nearly two years ago. I stumbled across (or more accurately the Holy Spirit lead me to) Rosary Army, where I learned to pray the Rosary (not just say it) and make all-twine-knotted Rosaries.
In the process, the Rosary-making lit a fire for my faith, something I had been hoping for for years. There's much more to the whole experience than what I just wrote. It's another fabled Post For Another Day. (And I swear I'm keeping track of these and I will write them.) Edit to add, 1/29/08: Here's that Post For Another Day.
Anyway, there's a lot I love about making Rosaries. I enjoy donating them to Rosary Army, not knowing where they'll end up but hoping they will make a difference in someone's life. I like leaving them anonymously in the back of my parish's Adoration Chapel. I love giving them to friends who have friends or relatives that would like one, and I get jazzed making a special one for a special person.
I just made Divine Mercy-themed Rosaries (above) for two doctors who recently treated my daughter during a hospital stay. We had a great discussion about Divine Mercy and why it's so linked to health care professionals. I love making special rosaries for people: picking out the right medal, finding the perfect crucifix and choosing the best twine color. I get as much making it and giving it away as I hope people get receiving it.
Another aspect I enjoy is the fact that it's an inexpensive, portable hobby that produces quick results. Each Rosary costs about 75 cents in materials and - for me - about 40 minutes of knotting from start to finish. The Rosary pictured costs a little more, say $3 because I bought a "fancy" Crucifix retail instead of using the ones I buy in bulk. But, still, that's pretty darn cheap, and it's a unique, thoughtful gift for the right people.
Intrigued? It is May. Why not try something fun for you and something lovely for the Blessed Mother?
Here are some places to poke around and get more information. But, I must warn you, this hobby is addicting! :-)
How to Make An All-Twine Knotted Rosary
Where To Get Supplies
About Rosary Army
How To Get A Free All-Twine-Knotted Rosary
Labels: Rosary
posted by Melissa @ 6:36 AM
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I love making the twine rosaries too. I enjoy making them for someone special and then praying it before I give it to them. It's a wonderful gift. I love your Divine Mercy ones. I'll have to get some of that twine.
I really have to learn how! I bought some years ago from a family that hosts Our Lady of Schonsdaht that had even the cross made of twine. They were a wonderful distraction for little ones at Mass. Must have given them all away?
Found you through Catholic Mothers Online, I'm also in Mass.
Since this the last weekend for CCD at work....and my last class of CCD at this parish...I made Rosaries for each of the students in the program. I'm telling you....one of the best things I ever came across was Rosary Army!! I've got to start getting back to visiting the forums more often. I miss you all over there!
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