Monthly Archives: October 2022

What are the parts of a rosary?

A rosary is made up of a crucifix, a centerpiece, 6 Our Father beads, 53 Hail Mary beads, 14 pre-cut chain links, 59 eyepins, and 4 jump rings.

What are the 10 beads in the rosary called?

There are five groups of 10 beads in the rosary that are referred to as "decades" of the rosary.

What are the mysteries of the rosary?

There are 4 groups of 5 mysteries of the rosary: Joyful Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries, Glorious Mysteries, Luminous Mysteries. The mysteries of the rosary help

What is Padre Pio the Patron Saint of?

Saint Padre Pio is the patron saint of Healing, Suffering, and Pain. 

Many saints have definitely had their fair share of pain and suffering, but Padre Pio earned the title of the patron saint of suffering by truly exemplifying how to suffer with grace. He viewed his suffering as a transformational gift that brought him closer to and united him with Christ.

He was one of the holy saints blessed with the stigmata (wounds of Christ).