A small set of prayer beads in the Anglican design, with a total of 33 beads.
Anglican prayer beads create a focus for non-prescriptive contemplative prayer and differ in style and number from Catholic rosary. The beads consist of four sets of seven separated by four ‘cruciform’ beads and an invitatory bead.
Together, the total number of beads make up 33 the years of Jesus’ life. They invite reflection on the life of Jesus, through the ‘Jesus Prayer’. You may want to reflect on a particular aspect of Jesus’ life during each ‘week’, for example his Incarnation, birth, baptism, and transfiguration. Or, his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, his betrayal, his trial and crucifixion. Alternatively, his resurrection, his disciples, his ascension, and his sending of the Holy Spirit.
The prayers chosen when using Anglican prayer beads vary, and often incorporate elements from the Anglican Prayer Book.
Colours and stone types vary but may include glass, crystal, jade, howlite and other semi-precious stones. Please request general colour preference in the product notes at purchase.
