St Joseph's Cincture

[MarysProject]

Hi all! I was just reading about St Joseph’s Cincture, but I was wondering:

Does it HAVE to be tied around the waist? I feel like that would be quite impractical. Could one wear it around the wrist?

All respectful thoughts are welcome!

 

[DaughterOfMary6]

A cincture is supposed to be worn around the waist as a symbol of chastity and purity–like a chastity belt. It would be quite impractical to wear it around the wrist, plus, it would be very long, too. If you want to have a constant reminder of your purity promise but don’t want to wear a cincture, how about trying a purity ring or a knotted bracelet? That might be better. If you don’t want to stand out by wearing a ring that says “purity” you can always get a crucifix ring or one that says “JMJ.”

 

[crystal_waters]

Hi all! I was just reading about St Joseph’s Cincture, but I was wondering:

Does it HAVE to be tied around the waist? I feel like that would be quite impractical. Could one wear it around the wrist?

All respectful thoughts are welcome!

never heard of this before…can you tell us more about it please?

 

[TheCatholicMan]

Hi CAF!
I am new to the forums so I don’t know how to start a new thread yet.
By the way, do you know where I can get my own St. Joseph cincture for free?
Is that possible?
Thank you!

TheCatholicMan

 

[ready]

One wears the cincture around one’s waist for purity and for the protection of St. Joseph. Wearing it around the wrist would not do. If you wear a chain around your wrist to signify “holy slavery” to Jesus through Mary (according to St. Louis de Montfort) that would be fitting. God bless you.