Rosary Question

[fif1189]

So, I’m planning on making a rosary and have a few questions about it.

My first question is, would it be a massive faux pas to use a Celtic cross instead of a crucifix? From what I’ve read the answer is no, but I’m curious as to everyone’s opinions.

Second question: I’ve seen that most rosaries have a Mary pendent on them, however, I’ve also seen ones that have a saint on them. There is one saint that I like and I would like to use one of his pendents, is this allowed?

As a final question, would a priest bless a rosary for a Protestant who is thinking of becoming Catholic?

Thanks all!

 

[patrick457]

So, I’m planning on making a rosary and have a few questions about it.

My first question is, would it be a massive faux pas to use a Celtic cross instead of a crucifix? From what I’ve read the answer is no, but I’m curious as to everyone’s opinions.

One word: nope. I have a rosary which only has a cross with the Chi-rho on it. Come to think of it, many antique rosaries (and the rosary’s immediate ancestor, the so-called paternosters) !per se

Second question: I’ve seen that most rosaries have a Mary pendent on them, however, I’ve also seen ones that have a saint on them. There is one saint that I like and I would like to use one of his pendents, is this allowed?

Do you mean the medal which connects the shorter strand with the circle of beads? Why not? (If I may ask, I’m just curious: who is this saint?)

As a final question, would a priest bless a rosary for a Protestant who is thinking of becoming Catholic?

Thanks all!

Maybe there’s a priest who’ll be willing to do so. I doubt though that you’d be turned down.

 

[fif1189]

(If I may ask, I’m just curious: who is this saint?)

Doubting Thomas. Honestly, my reaction would’ve been the same had I been in his position. He has been held as an example of what not to do (at least, that’s the vibe I often get). However, I ask a lot of questions and have doubts but I still believe. So I’ve always identified with him.

Btw, thanks for your answers

 

[mab23]

Celtic Cross - why not

Doubting Thomas as the St in the Connector piece go for it

will a Priest bless it - im sure they would

as long as you pray the Rosary , the Rosary is really the prayers - what your tool is for the Rosary is all up to you!

All the best and God bless :bible1:

 

[Edmundus1581]

Absolutely agree with previous responses!

So long as your intentions with the rosary are holy, as they obviously are, then a priest would be happy to bless it for you. You could mention “btw, I’m a Protestant”, just as conversation, but it isn’t necessary.

Best wishes with it!

 

[anonymousdollz]

I make rosarys. You don’t have to have the corpse on it any cross is acceptable. As for the pendadnt Hobby Lobby doesn’t have Mary or the Saints. I usually use something like a tree or some ornate pendant just something not inappropriate or too out there. I once used this ornate floral pendant and Father still blessed it, it also didn’t have the corpse on it but he still blessed it. As long as its not against God its ok. And remember when making your rosary you are making it to honor Mary and God.

 

[fred_conty]

So, I’m planning on making a rosary and have a few questions about it.

My first question is, would it be a massive faux pas to use a Celtic cross instead of a crucifix? From what I’ve read the answer is no, but I’m curious as to everyone’s opinions.

Second question: I’ve seen that most rosaries have a Mary pendent on them, however, I’ve also seen ones that have a saint on them. There is one saint that I like and I would like to use one of his pendents, is this allowed?

As a final question, would a priest bless a rosary for a Protestant who is thinking of becoming Catholic?

Thanks all!

You might get some good ideas by googling the word rosary.

The priest would be happy to bless it for you.

I’ve never seen a rosary without some kind of cross.

The centerpiece is usually a saint or Mary medalion, or Miraculous Medal.

Here is some additional information on the rosary.

History of the Rosary
catholicapologetics.org/ap080600.htm

How to say and pray the rosary
familyrosary.org/en/TheRosary.aspx

Scriptural rosary
ainglkiss.com/ros/sr.htm

Thoughts for each decade of the rosary
rosary-center.org/howto.htm

Best wishes