Description Purple is the color of penance, preparation, and sacrifice. It’s the color of Advent and Lent, the color of sin, the color of waiting. But unlike black, which has the same connotations, it is a color. Happy, bright, vibrant. Hopeful. Our Lady is the Mother of Hope, she is our sure refuge from the sufferings of life and our guide away from sin and towards Christ her son. As you journey around the rosary, the colors change from the white purity of holiness, through a period of penance reflecting on how we have turned from God, to deep black and a true sorrow for sin, back out through preparation and sacrifice, ending with a renewal and return to holiness. Each of us sin, each of us choose to put other things before God. We all need to return to the sacraments, return to Christ in ever deepening ways. And through that journey we have Our Mother of Hope, guiding us and reminding us of the greatest hope – union with God forever in Heaven. “Mother of Hope” is a new title added to the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Pope Francis in 2020 in response to those dark and hopeless times. He also added Mother of Mercy and Solace of Migrants at the same time. ——– At 16 inches long, with 8mm beads, these rosaries are about the same size as a standard rosary. The rosary is assembled with 49-strand steel beading wire, crimping beads, and wire protectors, so it is super strong. Because this rosary is made with stone beads, it has a weight to it and retains ambient cooler room temperate, which is really awesome to feel when you’re praying; it always made me focus more on what I was saying. And then as you pray the stones warm up from your body heat. Please remember that all things can break with excessive use. Under normal, conscientious use, this rosary will last a very long time, but, for instance, if you keep this rosary in a tight pocket every day, all day and get it crushed under you or against something, the small spacers can break and the steel wire will be under strain and can stretch and even break. These repairs can be made, and I would be delighted to do so, but as time goes on, I might not have extra beads or I might be gone. So do be gentle and take good care of your rosary. Features of the rosary: Center piece: 3/4″x3/4″ silver tone Miraculous Medal with angels Crucifix: 2″x1-1/4″ silver tone crucifix with vines Hail Mary beads: 6 different stones from agate to amethyst. May vary slightly depending on availability of the stones, but will always have a smooth gradient. Our Father beads: 10mm striped black agate with double silver bead caps and black onyx spacers Spacers: clear quartz seed ___________________ — Have a particular color, devotion, size, or style of rosary that you are looking for? Send me a message and I’d be happy to make a custom rosary just for you. —
