{"product_id":"franciscan-crown-chaplet-picture-jasper-bronze","title":"Franciscan Crown Chaplet – Picture Jasper \u0026 Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePax et Bonum — Peace and All Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Franciscan Crown, also known as the Rosary of the Seven Joys of Mary, is a beautiful traditional devotion honouring seven moments of joy in the life of the Blessed Virgin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted with earthy picture jasper beads and warm bronze findings, this seven-decade rosary is rendered entirely in soft shades of brown and ochre, reminiscent of the simple mendicant robes worn by St Francis and his brothers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centre features an image of St Francis of Assisi, with the words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Where there is despair, hope\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e inscribed on the reverse, recalling the beloved Prayer of St Francis. The rosary is completed with a bronze San Damiano crucifix, faithfully cast from an antique original. This distinctive cross recalls the crucifix before which Francis prayed when he heard the call to rebuild the Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the traditional five-decade Dominican rosary, the Franciscan Crown comprises seven decades, each dedicated to one of the Seven Joys of Mary: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, the Resurrection, and the Assumption and Coronation of Mary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural variations in picture jasper give each bead its own character, evoking the colours and textures of the earth. Together with the understated bronze, they create a devotional piece that reflects the Franciscan love of simplicity, creation, and the sacredness of ordinary life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rosary for prayer, contemplation, and the cultivation of joy, this piece is especially meaningful for those drawn to Franciscan spirituality and the example of the Poor Man of Assisi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted with care, and intended to be treasured for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renaissance Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62895285207199,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/5216\/3460\/files\/IMG_1843.jpg?v=1792775277","url":"https:\/\/shop.renaissance-farms.com\/products\/franciscan-crown-chaplet-picture-jasper-bronze","provider":"Renaissance Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}