{"product_id":"petite-saint-benedict-wooden-rosary","title":"Petite Saint Benedict Wooden Rosary","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, understated, and made for prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetite Saint Benedict Wooden Rosary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is handcrafted with genuine dark brown wood beads and Saint Benedict medal details throughout. Its smaller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 mm beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give it a more compact, refined feel than many of our larger wooden rosaries while maintaining the traditional five-decade design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saint Benedict Medal has long reminded Catholics of the power of the Cross and our call to place our trust in Christ. Paired with the mysteries of the Rosary, its presence throughout this design makes this rosary a beautiful companion for daily prayer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether carried with you, kept in your prayer space, or given to someone you love, this rosary was made for what matters most: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturning our hearts toward Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine dark brown wood beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5–7 mm bead diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional five-decade Rosary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Benedict medal accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal-tone Saint Benedict crucifix and medal components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark brown cord construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 15\" from the bottom of the crucifix to the highest point of the looped strand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 5\" from the centerpiece to the bottom of the crucifix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause genuine wood naturally varies in grain, tone, and texture, and because each rosary is handmade, slight differences from one rosary to another are part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saint Benedict Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mekinitiative.com\/blogs\/discover\/st-benedict-medal-meaning-origin-and-uses\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"St. Benedict Medal blog post\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Saint Benedict Medal\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the Catholic Church's best-known sacramentals. Its imagery and abbreviated Latin prayers point repeatedly to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross of Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and express a rejection of evil and a desire to remain close to Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medals incorporated throughout this rosary serve as small reminders of that same prayer: to cling to the Cross and seek Christ in all things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rosary has received a blessing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo monetary value is assigned to the blessing, and it is not part of the rosary's commercial value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also encourage you to bring your rosary to your own parish priest and ask him to bless it for your personal devotional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve the natural wood and metal components, keep your rosary dry and avoid prolonged exposure to water, perfumes, lotions, or household chemicals. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed and store in a clean, dry place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEK Initiative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53064044282168,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/4369\/4136\/files\/20-IMG_2477_7bd340c7-92da-4287-a670-1b0ce7d530ae.jpg?v=1790816001","url":"https:\/\/mekinitiative.com\/products\/petite-saint-benedict-wooden-rosary","provider":"MEK Initiative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}