Rosary beads are a physical way of keeping track of the number of Hail Marys that have been said, the fingers move along the beads as the prayers are recited. By not having to keep count mentally, the mind is then more able to meditate on the mysteries. The rosary begins with:
- the Apostles Creed
- followed by one Our Father
- three Hail Marys
- Glory be
- Fatima Prayer (optional)
- Hail Holy Queen
- Prayer for the Holy Father ( mainly for private devotion only)
The beads can be made from a wide variety of materials including:
- Wood
- Bone
- Glass
- Crushed flowers
- Semi- precious stones such as, amber, agate, jet or jasper
- Precious materials e.g. coral, silver, gold or crystal
Today most rosary beads are made out of:
Early rosaries were strung on strong thread most silk but modern ones are now most often made as a series of chain-linked beads.
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