{"product_id":"st-francis-of-assisi-rosary","title":"St. Francis of Assisi Rosary","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Francis of Assisi\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRosary \u003c\/strong\u003eby The Catholic Woodworker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e2026 is the Year of St. Francis, as declared by Pope Leo XIV — marking the 800th anniversary of his death. In proclaiming the year, Pope Leo noted that in an age marked by seemingly interminable wars and social divisions that create mistrust and fear, Francis continues to speak — not because he offers technical solutions, but because his life points to the authentic source of peace—Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe rich Madre de Cacao wood beads reflect the humble brown of the traditional Franciscan habit, while the charcoal cord echoes the grey worn by the Franciscans of the Renewal — a community known for their fearless witness in some of America's most forgotten neighborhoods. At the center is a custom polished pewter St. Francis centerpiece, paired with a polished pewter San Damiano Crucifix — the very cross before which Francis heard Christ say, \u003cem\u003e\"Rebuild my Church.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePick it up, pray the mysteries, and intercede for the peace that only Christ can give — just as Francis did 800 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Handmade Rosary Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking Polished Pewter St. Francis Centerpiece, Original Design by The Catholic Woodworker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly-Detailed Polished Pewter San Domiano Crucifix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural 8mm Madre de Cacao Hail Mary Beads and 10mm Our Father Beads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Antique Pewter Bead Cap Accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-duty Charcoal 95 Paracord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rosary is carefully packaged in a Kraft gift box and a navy blue burlap pouch for protection. Our rosaries measure approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e17-18 inches in circumference and do not generally fit over an adult's head.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlease note that this item is made by hand using natural materials, which may result in slight variations in color, wood grain, size, and finish from the product photos shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Catholic Woodworker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43553411629130,"sku":"CW1-2B-19-AS0","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2281\/4603\/files\/6-DSC00950.jpg?v=1778008556","url":"https:\/\/catholicwoodworker.com\/products\/st-francis-of-assisi-rosary","provider":"The Catholic Woodworker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}