Rosary blessed by Pope Francis - Wood

A traditional wood-colored rosary, acquired in Rome and later blessed by Pope Francis during a papal audience in Vatican City. This rosary is an essential tool for spiritual connection and personal devotion.

Acquired: Rome, August 2024

Consecrated/Blessed: August 21, 2024, by Pope Francis during a papal audience in Paul VI Audience Hall, Vatican City

Religion: Catholic

Material: Wood

Use:

Used for daily prayer, seeking blessings, spiritual protection, and divine guidance. The rosary serves as a guide in meditation on the life of Christ and the mysteries of faith, while fostering deeper spiritual reflection and connection to the Virgin Mary.

Description:

This wood-colored rosary was blessed by Pope Francis during a papal audience in August 2024, giving it profound spiritual significance. Simple yet deeply meaningful, it is designed to aid in prayer and devotion. The rosary’s traditional design makes it a cherished tool in Catholic prayer, encouraging reflection and spiritual strength.

How to Pray the Rosary:

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.

2. Holding the crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed.

3. On the first bead, say an Our Father.

4. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.

5. Say the Glory Be.

6. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery (optionally followed by a brief reading from Scripture), then say the Our Father.

7. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery, then say a Glory Be.

(After each decade, some say the prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.”)

8. After saying the five decades, conclude with the Hail, Holy Queen, followed by this dialogue and prayer:

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: “O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by His life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.”