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Posted: Mon Mar 12th, 2007 01:18 pm |
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Gosh, I hope not, my little guy wears his all the time. Ack! Another faux paus.
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Posted: Mon Mar 12th, 2007 01:30 pm |
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FWIW, Top three Google links for "wearing a rosary" -- none of them say it's wrong to wear one. Hopefully someone else has more info or a more reliable sources.
http://www.rosaryshop.com/resources.php/request/rosaryNecklace
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2004/0410qq.asp
Third question down
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosary
See #8
HTH,
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Posted: Mon Mar 12th, 2007 01:50 pm |
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I saw a young man in Mass yesterday who was wearing what appeared to be a Rosary. Seeing that reminded me that I've heard that this is inappropriate. Can you tell me why?? Thanks.
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Posted: Mon Mar 12th, 2007 01:54 pm |
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Hi Jill -
Brief thoughts -
The Franciscans and the Order of St. Paul The First Hermit (O.S.P.P.E.) wear a Rosary around their waist - just for two examples. Having said that, the Rosary is not jewelry, not even pius jewlery, even though there are ornate Rosaries available.
In addition, to paraphrase St. Francis DeSales, devotion is not to be anxious or strained ( - forgive me, I don't have the quote at hand), and St. Paul said one shouldn't do something which will be a stumbling block to another ( another paraphrase, sorry ).
I guess one shouldn't leave the impression that it's a lucky charm, or somehow convey a superstitious connotation.
Also, questions to consider, - would a layperson wearing a Rosary be viewed the same in the public square as a Franciscan ? ( @ the Grocery store, Catholic Youth / adult Rally / conference / retreat, at work, attending a non-Catholic wedding ( of any religion), etc.
Sorry it's not quite a real "answer".  Maybe David, Rick or others can add to this.
God bless.
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AggieCatholic
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Posted: Mon Mar 12th, 2007 03:08 pm |
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Each new member of the Knights of Columbus is given a rosary and we have been huge suppliers of rosaries at papal visits and similar special occasions for many years. In fact, every Knight is highly encouraged to carry his rosary with him at all times. Mine goes with me everywhere and has, unfortunately, found it's way into the washing machine from time to time.
Traditionally, scapulars and blessed medals of saints are meant to be worn around the neck while the rosary is meant to be carried (and hopefully used).
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 02:16 am |
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I've read that you should NEVER wear a blessed rosary as a piece of jewelry, but what about one that's not blessed? What about one of those rosary bracelets (unblessed) is that OK to wear?
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 09:11 am |
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I’ve always felt that using something in a manner other than what it was made for is inappropriate and debasing, not to mention ineffective. If I choose to use a wrench as a hammer, am I using the wrench to its fullest ability? Does it do a good job as a hammer? Why not use the right tool in the first place?
In the same way, wearing a rosary or something that resembles a rosary as jewelry is not making the best use of the rosary. It was invented as an aid to prayer, not to make you look pretty. Let’s use it in the way intended; I’m sure it will be a lot more effective.
Meanwhile, if the wearer is using the rosary as an amulet, this may have some appeal, but again, the beads were designed to be used in prayer. Is the wearer praying?
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 09:56 am |
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In the same way, wearing a rosary or something that resembles a rosary as jewelry is not making the best use of the rosary. It was invented as an aid to prayer, not to make you look pretty. Let’s use it in the way intended; I’m sure it will be a lot more effective.
Actually I have been wearing the bracelet (not blessed) as an aid to prayer. It reminds me during the day to pray and I have been teaching myself the rosary with it (I don't own an actual rosary yet). Does that mean I shouldn't be?  If not, I will stop...I don't want to degrade it.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 10:31 am |
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| One of our RCIA team members wears a rosary ring and when we say the rosay he just pulls it off of his finger and he is ready to pray.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 12:50 pm |
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In my opinion, the problem is in wearing blessed articles as jewelry. I define jewelry as something that is worn for decoration, not function. Blessed articles should be used functionally, not decoratively. We nail a crucifix to the wall because it reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus, not because it looks good on top of the door.
If wearing a rosary or a rosary ring helps us to pray, then by all means wear it. If we wear it because it looks good, we are misusing it.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14th, 2007 09:01 pm |
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mrsbill wrote:
Actually I have been wearing the bracelet (not blessed) as an aid to prayer. It reminds me during the day to pray and I have been teaching myself the rosary with it (I don't own an actual rosary yet). Does that mean I shouldn't be? If not, I will stop...I don't want to degrade it.
I can’t disagree with this purpose. It would be a preliminary to the actual use of a real rosary in prayer, and this is commendable. My earlier comment was to remind all of the purpose of the beads, not to censure anyone’s actual use.
There is in this world a lot of less-than-devout use of articles and symbols of this sort, and I wanted to make it clear that this is not in accordance with their purpose. Any such use, in my opinion, would be blasphemous.
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Posted: Thu Mar 15th, 2007 12:21 am |
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mrsbill wrote: Actually I have been wearing the bracelet (not blessed) as an aid to prayer. It reminds me during the day to pray and I have been teaching myself the rosary with it (I don't own an actual rosary yet). Does that mean I shouldn't be? If not, I will stop...I don't want to degrade it.
I see no problem with your wearing a rosary bracelet as an aid to prayer. I would feel differently if it were being worn by Madonna, who still considers herself a "good Catholic girl."
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Posted: Fri Mar 16th, 2007 11:45 am |
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| I wear a rosary bracelet, and sometimes if I feel lost or alone, it helps to have it on hand (no pun intended). Even just looking down at it brings a sense of comfort. I'm not sure I like the idea of wearing one around my neck, but my mom always told me it was wrong, so that might just be me.
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Posted: Fri Mar 16th, 2007 12:24 pm |
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| That is something like how I feel when I have a rosary with me. I have one in my brief case, one in my truck, one in my church coat, etc. When I have a "minute" or feel the need I can say a prayer. Of course, I realize I don't really need one to pray but there is a comfort there.
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Posted: Sat Mar 17th, 2007 10:41 am |
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God's peace. I know that first-and second-order Franciscans wear a rosary at their sides--not around the waist--as do quite a few other religious. Third-order or "secular" Franciscans like me do not.
Wearing a rosary as a necklace is an ethnic badge at my largely Hispanic high school in Texas. So is wearing a gold Guadalupe medal. From my personal observation I can say that very few of the "wearers" are serious Catholics. Blessings, ~Br_Carlo~
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Posted: Sat Mar 17th, 2007 10:26 pm |
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Bro Carlo -
Yes, thanks for the correction, - worn at their side, - also the O.S.P.P.E.'s.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10th, 2007 10:26 pm |
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Wearing sacramentals is always a hint or signal for me that the wearer is a Catholic...It's a declaration of "I am Catholic". Now,...I don't know since non-Catholics use the rosary as a fashion accessory.
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