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Birthstone Rosaries Guide
The rosary is one of the most ancient and widely known tools of prayer of the Catholic Church. Birthstones are some of the oldest and most popular gems of human history.The rosary is a significant ...
December Birthstone (Turquoise) Rosaries
The December birthstone is turquoise. The turquoise stone got its name from its introduction to the West from Turkey. Turquoise has a long history of being used throughout different civilizations. ...
October Birthstone: Opal Rosaries
Opal is the cherished October birthstone. This precious gemstone was held in high honor among many of the ancient cultures. The Romans, for example, named this stone, “Cupid Paederos” which means...
November Birthstone (Topaz) Rosaries
The November birthstone, the best birthstone in my humble opinion (because I was born in November), is Topaz. Besides having a unique sounding name, Topaz also has been attributed with many powers...
September Birthstone (Sapphire) Rosaries
The precious birthstone for September is the sapphire. The sapphire is one of the 4 major precious birthstone gems (the others being diamond, ruby, and emerald). The sapphire got its name from th...
Did You Know There Are Different Types of Rosaries?
The Dominican Rosary is the most beloved devotion in Catholic tradition. This is the type of rosary we are most familiar with - it consists of five decades which we pray while meditating on one of ...
Top 7 Best Selling Rosaries at The Catholic Company
Have you ever been unsure about what kind of rosary to buy for yourself, or for a loved one? We have many styles available here at The Catholic Company, and we understand that some of our customer...
Way of St. James Rosaries Honoring 1200-Year-Old Pilgrimage Route
Are you familiar with the Way of Saint James, El Camino de Santiago? Did you know that it has been one of the most important Christian pilgrimages since medieval times? It is made on foot, with sta...
How to Pray the Rosary & The Mysteries of the Rosary
Monday and Saturday – The Joyful Mysteries The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation in the Temple The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple Thursday – The Luminous Myster...
The Origins of the Holy Rosary
Let victory be thine, O Mother. Thou wilt conquer. Yes, thou hast the power to overcome all heresies, errors, and vice. And I, confident in your powerful protection, will engage in battle, not only...
A Rosary Primer
Most Catholics would say you'd be hard-pressed to find a devotion more cherished than the rosary. In fact, it has become so associated with Catholicism that even many non-Catholics are familiar wit...
What is a Life Rosary?
There is a powerful prayer that saves lives…
August Birthstone (Peridot) Rosary
The August birthstone is peridot, also known as the “poor man’s emerald.” It is one of the only gems that only comes in one color; in this case, the color is a sparkling, bright green with an almo...
May Birthstone (Emerald) Rosary
Emerald, the May birthstone, has been worn and used for centuries. Many in the ancient world believed that emeralds brought both intelligence and power. In fact, in ancient India emeralds can be fo...
April Birthstone (Diamond) Rosary
Diamond, the April birthstone, is one of the famous gems in history. As many know, the diamond is the hardest substance on earth. The April birthstone is also known for its unique ability to reflec...
March Birthstone (Aquamarine) Rosary
The March birthstone is aquamarine. Aquamarine is a famous gemstone which gets its name from the Latin word for "seawater" as its typical natural color is strikingly similar to the color of a clear...
Grandmother's Gift: A Meditation on the Rosary
It’s October, the month of the Rosary, and Catholics everywhere are honoring the incredible power of the sacred beads. Even the secular media is getting into the game lately, acknowledging the rosa...
June Birthstone (Pearl) Rosary
The June birthstone is the beloved pearl: one of the most precious stones, and very rare naturally! Throughout history the origin of the pearl has been speculated by numerous cultures. For example,...
February Birthstone (Amethyst) Rosary
The February birthstone is the purple-hued Amethyst. Amethyst gets its name from the Greek word “amethystos” which means “remedy against drunkenness.”The Ancient Greeks firmly believed that the ame...
The Rosary our country needs...
Today's feast day is a great opportunity to learn the Servite Rosary.
Cling To The Rosary as the Creeper Clings To The Tree
Now I understand more deeply what Mother Teresa meant when she said to "cling to the Rosary as the creeper clings to the tree, for without Our Lady we cannot stand." A creeper vine cannot survive o...
January Birthstone (Garnet) Rosary
The January birthstone is the stunning garnet stone. Garnet is typically a deep red stone and gets its name from the Latin word “granatus” meaning “grain” or “seed.” The garnet got this name becaus...
When were the Mysteries of the Rosary decided?
Given to St. Dominic by Our Blessed Mother, the Mysteries of the Rosary directly combat heresy and sin.
The Technical Side of Choosing the Right Rosary
Give me a rosary, any rosary will do!Is this how you feel when you're faced with many different rosary styles? Or are you a bit more particular about choosing just the right one?If you've ever been...