When I set out to design this chaplet, the first thing that crossed my mind was the typical red and white colors frequently associated with the Holy Spirit. But red and white also convey two other things:<\/p>\n
1.) The Passion and Blood of Christ, and\u00a0 2.) Purity of Heart, Mind, Body and Soul.<\/p>\n
These are very holy things but they do not convey the entire role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian as I would have liked to express it in this rosary. Therefore, I began sourcing for beads that inspired me with the meaning of devotion to the Holy Spirit. In scripture the Holy Spirit is first encountered in Genesis as he moves over the waters, for He is the creating life-giving hand, spirit and breath of God. I used 22 aqua blue crystal accents to represent this breath and water. John’s Gospel mentions the word “Light” twenty-two times. It is the Holy Spirit’s work to enlighten us. Christ was the Light of the World because of the Holy Spirit indwelling within Him. It was this “Light” that gave us the “Word”<\/p>\n
The Christian first encounters the Holy Spirit at Baptism. Purified and anointed by the Holy Spirit the neophyte or newly baptized infant receives the Holy Spirit and is marked with an indelible seal of the Holy Spirit on the soul. I used 39 “Mother of Pearl” shell beads that have chatoyant inclusions to represent the purification of the soul by the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Baptism and the removal of the stain of original sin and actual sin (in the case of a neophyte). Purified, the newly baptized is clothed spiritually in a white garment (gown) representing unstained wedding garments as he is now ready as an invited guest to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb. If he shall die in this state of purity of soul, he will be worthy of heaven.<\/p>\n
Which brings me to the next level of thought with the white gown and the baptismal vows that are made and professed by either the neophyte or the Godparents, these baptismal vows require the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be fully enacted. We receive these 7 gifts at Confirmation and they require our active participation by following the inspirations of the Holy Spirit. This is why devotion to the Holy Spirit is more than a necessity in the life of a Christian. Devotion to the Holy Spirit IS the life of a Christian. It is the Christian life lived out to the fullest and highest degree. It is when our works are no longer ours but God’s, as we obey the Holy Spirit and do the works he asks of us. This is why one MUST have a devotion to the Holy Spirit through prayer, so we can receive the graces to know and understand the workings of the Holy Spirit within us. It is in this way we become Holy. We cannot use or perfect the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit without devotion to the Holy Spirit. If we try without, it can become a haphazard mess because we know not the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and sometimes may act toward our own inclinations, thinking they are of the Holy Spirit or worse yet, act upon demonic temptations! Lastly The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are also represented by the seven “Mother of Pearl” shell beads in each of the sections of this chaplet.<\/p>\n
Next we have 12 fiery oval beads representing the flames of the Holy Spirit and the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These fruits come about through purifications (such as trials which are like walking through fire) by the flames of the Holy Spirit and by\u00a0 growing in virtue by following the prayerful inspirations of the Holy Spirit. These fruits are produced within us and are observable in those who have allowed and responded to the graces of the Holy Spirit within them.<\/p>\n
They are: Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Benignity, Goodness, Longanimity, Mildness, Faith, Modesty, Continency and Chastity.<\/p>\n
To complete this chaplet, I have included a medal of the Holy Spirit to inspire you in this prayerful devotion! May it increase the workings of the Holy Spirit within you. +<\/p>\n
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Come Holy Spirit!<\/p>\n
This Rosary of the Holy Spirit was given to the Church by an anonymous Franciscan Capuchin Missionary of the English Province with papal approval in 1902 by Pope Leo XIII.<\/p>\n
This rosary consists of 5 Heptads in 8mm genuine Mother of Pearl. There are thirty-nine of these beads altogether.<\/p>\n
The Heptads are divided with two 13mm Swarovski Crystal Fiery Passion oval beads in each section. These faceted beads are deep red-orange in appearance and are a combination of red, orange and violet.<\/p>\n
Small Swarovski crystal accents in Fiery Passion and Aqua Blue highlight and accent each section of the rosary.<\/p>\n
The Catholic rosary medals are solid brass.<\/p>\n
All fine jeweler’s brass findings and metal components.<\/p>\n
* I hand lacquered all the brass in this rosary for lasting quality with the exception of the jump rings as they are impossible to lacquer thouroughly and consistently after manufacturing.<\/p>\n
A brochure explaining how to pray this rosary is included.<\/p>\n
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