The Liberty Rosary ~ for Charity

I created this rosary as a gentle reminder to pray for our troops, their families, and our country as a whole. May the Holy Spirit touch the hearts of our government leaders and give them the strength to put ALL selfish motives aside, and do what is best for our country and its citizens. May they also become fully aware of how their actions (or inaction) affect and influence the world around us.

Did you know there are varying stories regarding our flag’s symbolism? One thing that remains constant though is the meaning behind the numbers. Each of the 50 stars represent a state in the Republic. And each stripe is a tribute to one of the original 13 colonies that fought and died for the basic freedoms we take for granted today.

As for the color choice, that story varies. Some say the colors were chosen to send a deliberate message to the British (whose flag uses the same). In changing the meaning behind the British red, white, and blue, the early Americans were flaunting their freedom in the face of their previous oppressors (and many others as well). Same colors: completely different meaning.

By taking the dominant British red and breaking it up with white, foreign entities are sent a clear message. Some even believe our red to be solid with the white stripes cutting through as a political statement against foreign rule (and a symbol of our succession from Britain). Still, others believe the white symbolizes the courage of those who fought and died for our freedom with the red representing the blood they shed.

Many believe the blue color to be a representation of justice and freedom. While the stars, taken directly from heaven, are a reminder of what every citizen should be striving for: a seat in heaven. This is why the bottom Paters on my rosary are blue, instead of red.

Even though the original symbolism intended by the founding fathers has been lost over time, one thing is for sure... Our national flag was created as a symbol of sovereignty, sending a clear message to the rest of the world. As you know, many nations’ flags use red, white and blue, but ours is the only one that represents TRUE FREEDOM! Even those countries modern progressives wish to imitate exist without some of the basic liberties we take for granted every day.

It sure gives us something to think about. Doesn’t it?

Blood of Christ Rosary

I come from a multi-religious, multi-ethnic family. My father has a bunch of siblings and was loosely raised Protestant (only attending services on Christmas and Easter). My mom's family was much smaller, but they were very devout Catholics which is why she insisted we be raised Catholic too. After a few years of attending masses, my father decided to convert as well.

Growing up we had grandparents, aunt's, uncles, and cousins out the wazoo, but I very rarely saw them. Even to this day only one of my dad's siblings (an Aunt) decided to pursue a relationship with us. Before that the only member of my father's family who accepted us was my Grandfather, who passed away just before I was born. The other family members have always had severe issues with us big, bad, evil, pagan, idol worshiping, Catholics. My "Grandmother" wouldn't even participate in my parent's wedding.

The accusations always varied. We were pagan because in their view we worshiped the saints and Our Lady as gods. We were idol worshipers because we had statues of them in our churches and homes. The Holy Trinity is such an offensive and overwhelming subject they won't even discuss it. But the one big issue that always comes up is our "preoccupation with the crucifixion". Others believe since our focus isn't solely on the Resurrection we are missing the point. They can't even begin to understand, or relate to, the extreme sacrifice made by Christ, his family, and friends. They believe the torture, emotional abuse, and cruelty Christ suffered is somehow less significant.

The one thing I know from experience is bigots are a difficult group to deal with, especially for a child. How do you maintain your self esteem when others (friends, boyfriends, family members, co-workers, and other acquaintances) keep judging and berating you? The only thing I could do was pray that God would be able to open their hearts to his true message (while struggling with my own self-esteem issues). Until now...

I feel like this rosary is my way of taking a stand. Our religion was created by Christ himself, not man. It is a tribute to the fact that we don't change beliefs just because they are difficult, or unpopular with the rest of society. It is a way for us to meditate on the pain, suffering, and HUGE sacrifice our Lord made for us (even knowing what imperfect children we would be). It is a celebration of His never ending love and also a gentle reminder that we were not created to stand in judgement. God did not sacrifice himself so that we could take his power away by passing judgement on others. We are here to spread his love through words and actions. A lot of people seem to have forgotten what being Christian really means.

But when those bad days, months, or years, come along, don't forget the big picture. Remember what's important, and in today's narcissistic and chaotic world, keep your focus on the light, no matter how much darkness surrounds you. Never forget His sacrifice.

Custom Handmade Rosaries

What makes a custom rosary special is the fact that YOU choose the design. It’s a gift from the heart, for yourself, a friend, or a special loved one. Just add all of your choices to your shopping cart and complete the transaction as you normally would. Once the order is received I will send you a picture (via E-mail) of your choices together so that we can make sure everything looks the way you want it to. Then, once completed, I’ll send another picture for your final approval before shipping.

Basic rosaries use Silver Plate Italian Parts with 22g bright silver plate wire and bright silver plate flat link chain. Upgraded wire, chain, Pater beads, and parts are available as well. Prices listed are without sales tax, shipping or insurance charges. Please allow a few extra days or so for completion of all custom rosaries.

If you are interested in multiple bead colors throughout your rosary, sterling, a custom car rosary, hand rosary, or anything not listed in the store, please E-mail me for a custom rosary price quote. If you want your Pater (Our Father) beads to be a different color, but still in the same price group, just leave me a note in the comment section when placing your order. Custom car rosaries can use just about any bead type. But, I suggest using 6mm beads instead of 8mm because the larger 8mm beads hang much lower from the rear view mirror.

Regarding BRONZE Cathedral Beads: Please keep in mind prices for the BRONZE cathedral beads are quoted using SILVER PLATE wire and parts. I have many customers who like to mix metals so I had to make sure that option was available as well. If you want to use Gold Plate wire/chain and parts to match the bronze, please see the UPGRADE section. OR.... if it all seems way too complicated, just E-mail me your custom rosary choices and I can create a manual invoice for you instead.