rosary workshop - RET.2015, CET.2015
 SPLENDOR of JERUSALEM III
RHYOLITE - MULTI COLORED GREENS
This is a very hard stone to find!  We sold out of our first series quickly and have tried for several years to reorder from our source but it has been unavailable.  So again, we are fortunate to have these wonderful beads available for a short time.  What is Rhyolite?

ESPECIALLY POWERFUL WITH AMETHYST PATERS

AND SPACER BEADS (CZECHOSLOVAKIA)

ROSARY  -      CHAPLET
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WHAT IS RHYOLITE?
Rhyolite is an Igneous Rock forged by fire - cooled from a molten state (as hot as 2192°F).  It comes from volcanic action.  It appears to be tiny drop of foamy sea waer, frozen in time.  Each one a little different from the next in its visual texture highlighted by a faceted surface.  You may find some with transparent areas but they are mostly opaque.  Sometimes bits of creamy white, sometimes coral, but mostly sea green.  A beautiful creature of God, certainly worthy of the glory of Jerusalem.

~  ROSARY ~

ISAIAH 60:1-6
     Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.

RHYOLITE IS A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL STONE AND ESPECIALLY LOVELY WHEN

FACETED.  A BEAUTIFUL SIGNATURE OF GOD'S WORD.  (READ MORE ABOVE)

 Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

CRUCIFIX, CENTER AND BEAD CAPS ALL CAST FROM

ANTIQUE/VINTAGE PIECES IN SOLID BRONZE
AND STERLING SILVER
27.5 in.

pricing subject to change without notice

TO ORDER

~ CHAPLET ~

CHAPLETS ARE WONDERFUL FOR CARRYING IN YOUR

POCKET OR BAG FOR PRAYER ON A BUSY DAY.
8.5 in.

pricing subject to change without notice

TO ORDER
 

... so much more than the sum of the parts ...
Your ryolite rosary is so beautiful!  The lovely green beads evoke images of our Lord's promise of everlasting life, the emerging green of the new spring season and our renewal through faith and hope.  You and the Ladies of the Guild create rosaries that are so much more than the sum of the parts.
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Each rosary reflects the care, the joy and the love of rosary-making that infuses the design and creation of it.  I am always surprised by the artistry and innovative ideas in each rosary's colors, materials and design.  Thank you again for such an exquisite rosary!  God bless you,   Mary Schilhavy (IN)

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
One whose soul is in disorder, whose mind is wandering with vain, useless thoughts, cannot pray. To pray, we must unite the flesh and its feelings to the soul with its imagination, memory and will.

ROSARY WORKSHOP MISSION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available.  The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important.