“It is a most glorious and praiseworthy thing, and very useful to those who have thus made themselves slaves of Jesus in Mary, that they should wear, as a sign of their loving slavery, little iron chains, blessed with the proper blessing.” — Saint Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort
Handmade in 2-3 days
Description
I was consecrated to Jesus through Mary in December of 2012. However, when I made my consecration, I searched for an iron chain to wear around my ankle, as recommended by the great Saint Louis Grignon de Montfort:
It is a most glorious and praiseworthy thing, and very useful to those who have thus made themselves slaves of Jesus in Mary, that they should wear, as a sign of their loving slavery, little iron chains, blessed with the proper blessing.
It is perfectly true that these external insignia are not essential, and a person who has embraced this devotion may very well go without them; nevertheless, I cannot refrain from warmly praising those who, after having shaken off the shameful chains of the slavery of the devil, in which Original Sin, and perhaps actual sin, had bound them, have voluntarily surrendered themselves to the glorious slavery of Jesus Christ, and glory with St. Paul in being in chains for Christ (Eph. 3:1; Philem. 9), chains a thousand times more glorious and precious, though of iron, than all the golden ornaments of emperors.
So, having no luck in my search, I made my own ankle chain. I made one for my mother who was consecrated on the same day. We’ve worn them ever since. I couldn’t find iron wire so these are made of steel wire. I added blue glass beads to make them even more Marian. They have no clasp as they are meant to be permanent. They don’t rust or mark skin or clothes in any way. I bathe with it on, and when I put on socks or stockings I usually wear it on the outside, unless my socks are too thick.
These chains are between 30 and 33 glass beads long at between 10.5 and 11 inches. You’ll want needle-nose pliers to fasten them permanently to your wrist or ankle. If you require a longer chain, send me an email message and I will make a custom chain for you at $1.00 per inch, plus tax and shipping.
Additional information
| Material | A Pale Blue, B Indigo Cylinder, C Matte Teal, D Matte Khaki, E Bright Blue, F Metallic Blue/Green, H Picassa Marble, I Periwinkle, J No Beads |
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| Style | A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J |
Message Random Brilliants
Many years ago, while working full-time as a graphic designer, I discovered and fell in love with bead weaving. When I showed my son, then a Franciscan Friar, a lamp I made with a woven beaded trim, he said “how does that give glory to God?” Well, the answer is that any beautiful thing we make with the gifts God has given us gives Him glory, right? But his question inspired me to concentrate my creative work to pieces which specifically give glory to God.
I recently retired from graphic design as a job, and only do occasional projects, mostly for the Church. Now I’m concentrating on drawing, painting, beading, and crafting all with the glory of God in mind.
I hope you enjoy browsing my shop and if there’s something specific that you are looking for and don’t see, send me a message! I’d love to create a custom piece for you. Ave Maria!
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