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We (Rosary Workshop Guild) are in the diocese of Marquette Michigan and are very proud to share the good news that as of 10 May 2012, the first Bishop of Marquette has been declared Venerable, by Pope Benedict XVI. This is the first major step in the cause for Sainthood. Please continue to pray your personal rosary for him. Remember too, to ask him to intercede for your needs especially in matters of faith and evangelization! +
MISSIONARY, BISHOP, GRAMMARIAN Father Frederic Baraga Servant of God was a Slovene American. This Roman Catholic Priest was a missionary, bishop, and grammarian. (29 June 1797 - January 19, 1868) He ministered to the indians in the Great Lakes area of the United States. He was the first bishop of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Diocese of Marquette) from 1853 - 1860. He spoke several languages and took on the task of translating and publishing a dictionary in the Ojibway language. + EARLY LIFE Frederic Baraga was born as Friderik Irenej Baraga in the manor house at Mala Vas (Germ. Kleindorf) no. 16 near the Carniolan village of Dobrni?, in what was then the Habsburg Monarchy and is now part of the municipality of Trebnje in Slovenia + He grew up during the Napoleonic Wars, when the Slovene Lands were changing hands between France and the Austrian Empire. The official language of instruction in his schools changed several times during his childhood between French and German, neither of which was his native tongue. In addition, Latin and Greek were required subjects for all students. Thus, by age 16, Frederic Baraga was multilingual—a skill that would serve him well in later life. (see wiki) + MISSION TERRITORY In 1830, he answered the request of Bishop Edward Fenwick of Cincinnati for priests to aid in ministering to his growing flock, which included a large amount of mission territory. A year later Baraga was sent to the Ottawa Indian mission at Arbre Croche (now Cross Village, Michigan) to finish his mastery of the Ottawa language, which he had begun in Cincinnati. +
'OTAWA ANAMIE MISINAIGAN' This resulted in the publishing of "Otawa Anamie-Misinaigan", the first book written in the Ottawa language, which was a catechism and prayer book, in 1832. After a brief stay at a mission in present-day Grand Rapids, Michigan, he moved north to minister to the Ojibway (Chippewa) Indians at La Pointe, Wisconsin, an old Jesuit mission on Lake Superior, in 1835. (see wiki) + FIRST MIRACLE TO SAINTHOOD A tumor was found on a patient’s liver in various diagnostic tests. The patient, the patient’s family and their parish priest prayed for healing through the intercession of Bishop Baraga. Bishop Baraga’s stole was also placed on the patient’s abdomen, after which the patient’s pain ceased. An exploratory surgery by doctors found no tumor, according to the diocese. more on rosaries SNOWSHOE PRIEST - APOSTLE of the LAKES visit link below for more information: NEWS RELEASE |
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In 1843 he founded a mission at L'Anse, Michigan. During this time he earned the nickname “the Snowshoe Priest” He traveled hundreds of miles cutting trails in the snow each year on snowshoes (similar to the one below) during cold Michigan winters in areas deep in 'Lake-Effect' snows. (the average snowfall just south of Lake Superior is 300 inches per year). He also worked to protect the Indians from being forced to relocate + BISHOP BARAGA
founded in Upper Peninsula. (L'Anse, Michigan) + INTERCESSORY PRAYER We encourage you to remember him in prayer, especially for his Sainthood. Please ask Father Baraga to intercede for the needs of your loved ones and friends, especially in matters of faith and evangelization.
CROSS OVER 100 YEARS OLD The cross is cast from a late 18c European piece and is available without the rosary. The rosary is made all in one loop following tradition. This traditional old design also does not tangle or knot as easily as the pendant design. A skull on an old crucifix is typical symbolizing "Christs victory over death" This antique cross lost its corpus many years ago but is still a rare and beautiful reminder of our faith. |
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Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down And do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, Giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, So shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it |
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5 God thunders forth marvels with his voice; he does great things beyond our knowing. 6 He says to the snow, “Fall to the earth”; likewise to his heavy, drenching rain. 7 He shuts up all humankind indoors, so that all people may know his work. 8 The wild beasts take to cover and remain quiet in their dens. |
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BEADS AND CROSS OVER 100 YEARS OLD The Opaque blue Pater beads in this series are called 'Vaseline Beads' (Bohemia - mid to late 1800s). They carry the worn surface telling us of their age and use. (This is an important sign when purchasing old trade beads). Each capped with antiqued filigrees, typical of the period. +
The Ave beads are a rare and beautiful faceted translucent crystals (1800s). The cross used on this series below is cast from the late 18c Europe and is available without the rosary. The cross dates over 200 years. The rosary is made all in one loop following tradition. This design also does not tangle or knot as easily as the pendant design. + EYE OF THE CAMERA: The camera picked up a 'bluer' reflection on the Ave beads that actually is seen when held in the hand where they are whiter in color. |
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15 He sends his command to earth; his word runs swiftly! 16 Thus he makes the snow like wool, and spreads the frost like ash; 17 He disperses hail like crumbs. Who can withstand his cold? 18 Yet when again he issues his command, it melts them; he raises his winds and the waters flow. |
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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. read about Venable Baraga NEWS RELEASE FROM ROME celebrant of the first Mass in America PADRE JUAN PEREZ OFM (1493) learn why the US Navy named a ship after: PADRE 'JAKE' LABOON SJ (1921-1988) pray for this martyred priests sainthood ARCHBISHOP OSCAR ROMERO (1917-1980) learn how our SouthWest and West were settled FRAY EUSEBIO KENO SJ (1645-1711) FRA JUNIPERO SERRA OFM (1713-1784) + first Mass in Maryland, English Jesuit the seed of religious freedom act in the US FATHER ANDREW WHITE SJ (1579 -1656) + NOTES ON TRADE BEADS also see more
rosaries using old fur trade beads
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