{"title":"6 Decade Brigittine Rosaries","description":"The ancient 6 decade rosary was fashioned by St Birgitta (Bridget) of Sweden. Known as the peasant’s rosary it required no schooling to say, it’s focus was on simple meditation on Our Lady. This was the rosary prayed by St Bernadette at Lourdes.","products":[{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-of-guadalupe-green-chalcedony-beads-br04","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady Purest of The Pure blue wood bead BR04","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sturdy cord rosary features beautiful blue wood beads with ornate laser etched larger dark blue Our Father beads, a full color glass dome ornate center of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Purest of the Pure and sturdy black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate 17\" long. Made by hand in Canada Includes prayer leaflet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28778938753,"sku":"BR04","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR04-virgin-mary-purest-of-the-pure-brigittine-wood-rosary.jpg?v=1740257261"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-brigit-of-sweden-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br06","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Brigit of Sweden St Benedict Medal Crucifix BR57","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favorite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful glass dome full colour picture center of St Brigit of Sweden. Nice plump oval faceted crystal glass beads, with a glittery AB coating. Really lovely!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucifix is solid wood with St Benedict medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31301313560670,"sku":"BR57","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR17-st-brigit-of-sweden-rosary.jpg?v=1653448678"},{"product_id":"our-lady-of-good-counsel-sapphire-bohemian-crystal-fanc13","title":"Francisco Marto Fatima Seer Brigittine Rosary with Leaflet FanC13","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique and beautiful! This rosary features a full color photograph center of Francisco Marto, who saw Our Lady at Fatima Portugal in 1917. The Our Fathers are very rare Italian made medals with Francisco on one side and Our Lady of Fatima on the other. The black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix carries special indulgences when blessed by a priest! Absolutely gorgeous sapphire blue 1st quality Czech glass with a luster coating and pressed texture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary is all high quality materials with stainless steel linking! It comes with a lovely full color leaflet of all the prayers from the Fatima apparition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's) even meditate on the apparition of Fatima while you pray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful high quality rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 23\" long, Brigittine style (6 decade) rosary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31666703597662,"sku":"FanC13","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Fan-C13-francisco-marto-blue-rosary-bundle-2.jpg?v=1703193288"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-perpetual-help-with-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br01","title":"Brigittine Rosary Perpetual Help with St Benedict Medal Crucifix BR51","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features imitation St Benedict medal metal Our Father beads, an Our Lady of Perpetual Help glass dome centre, and a black enamel St Benedict Medal crucifix. Nice twisted oval Czech glass beads, swirled in transparent topaz, emerald and garnet red. Really gorgeous colours! Extra durable ringed linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39496419737694,"sku":"BR51","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR01-brigittine-perpetual-help-rosary.jpg?v=1631399833"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-immaculate-heart-with-wood-beads-and-crucifix-br03","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Miraculous Infant King of Prague wood beads BR06","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine cord rosary features red and black decal oval wood beads and a full color glass dome center with the image of the miraculous statue of the Holy Infant King Jesus and a sturdy ornate crucifix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada, this rosary includes a prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39513670778974,"sku":"BR06","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR06-infant-of-prague-brigittine-cord-rosary.jpg?v=1738993301"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-our-lady-of-grace-with-wood-beads-and-crucifix-br05","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary blue wood BR05","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine cord rosary features large blue oval wood beads and white oval Our Father beads, a full color glass dome center of the Pilgrim Virgin of Fatima with her Immaculate Heart burning with love for us, and a sturdy matching blue enamel crucifix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large rosary, approx 24\" long. Made by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39513688506462,"sku":"BR05","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR05-immaculate-heart-brigittine-rosary-blue-wood-beads.jpg?v=1746162016"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-immaculate-heart-of-mary-with-wood-beads-br07","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Jesus The Good Shepherd BR07","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cord rosary features beautiful blue oval acrylic beads with sparkly silver lined bow flowers, a full color glass dome center with Jesus the Good Shepherd and a sturdy Italian made crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Made by hand in Canada, prayer leaflet included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39620726358110,"sku":"BR07","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR07-good-shepherd-brigittine-cord-rosary-1.jpg?v=1738993884"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-sacred-heart-of-jesus-with-wood-beads-br08","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary with Wood Beads BR08","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cord rosary features beautiful blue oval acrylic beads with sparkly silver lined bow flowers, a lacy framed full color glass dome center with Mary and her Immaculate Heart glowing with love for us and a sturdy filigree crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Made by hand in Canada, prayer leaflet included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39620745723998,"sku":"BR09","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR09-brigittine-white-cord-rosary.jpg?v=1643938199"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-infant-of-prague-with-red-wood-beads-br11","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Sacred Heart of Jesus with red wood beads BR11","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine cord rosary features large oval wood beads with ornate decaling and ornate metal cross Our Father beads with the Madonna and Child on the back, a glass dome color centre of Jesus with His most Sacred Heart exposed, burning with love for us and a sturdy ornate metal crucifix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big rosary, approx 30\" long. Made by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contemplatives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39649989230686,"sku":"BR11","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR11-sacred-heart-brigittine-wood-bead-rosary.jpg?v=1746162365"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-of-grace-ornate-crucifix-br012","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady of Grace Ornate Crucifix BR52","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features double sided holy card Our Lady of Grace Our Father beads, an Our Lady of Grace double sided holy card centre, and an ornate openwork crucifix. Nice translucent pale blue glass beads and extra durable stainless steel linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39672473387102,"sku":"BR52","price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR52-our-lady-grace-blue-brigittine-rosary-2.jpg?v=1728315156"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-thorn-crowned-jesus-wood-beads-br13","title":"Brigittine Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary St Benedict Medal crucifix BR53","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favorite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features large aqua blue glass beads with a frosted finish, St Benedict medal metal bead Our Fathers, a full color holy card glass dome Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pilgrim Virgin center and a matching aqua blue enamel St Benedict medal crucifix and sturdy stainless steel linking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Includes prayer leaflet. Made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contemplatives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39683500638302,"sku":"BR53","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR53-immaculate-heart-of-mary-brigittine-rosary.jpg?v=1743270825"},{"product_id":"miraculous-infant-of-prague-birthstone-rosary-garnet-gr100d-january","title":"Brigittine Rosary Miraculous Infant of Prague Birthstone Rosary Ruby June BR74","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous glittery baguette cut Czech glass beads with a shimmery AB half coat, a sturdy Italian made ornate St Benedict medal crucifix and a full color glass dome centre of the statue of the Child Jesus King, known as the Miraculous Infant of Prague.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby red is the birthstone color for June.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary is a 6 decade, Brigittine style rosary, approx 24\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with love by hand in Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39683927670878,"sku":"BR74","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR074-infant-prague-brigittine-rosary.jpg?v=1728315401"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-immaculate-heart-of-mary-glass-heart-br014","title":"Brigittine Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary glass heart BR54","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features heart shape metal Our Father medals with a color image of the Immaculate Heart, a matching Immaculate Heart double sided heart shape centre, and a heart embellished ornate crucifix. Glittery cat's eye heart shape glass beads and extra durable thick linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39693461848158,"sku":"BR54","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR14-immaculate-heart-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1651871106"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-francis-of-assisi-glass-beads-br015","title":"Brigittine Rosary Thorn Crowned Jesus Precious Blood red glass beads BR71","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features Precious Blood red round glass beads with a frosted finish, textured cross metal Our Father beads,  a full color glass dome thorn crowned Jesus center, and a gorgeous ornate metal crucifix. Larger size beads make this a pleasure for large or arthritic hands! It features hand turned extra durable thick linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 24\" long, this is a substantial rosary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes prayer leaflet. Made by hand with love in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Gorgeous primitive look light brown melon cut Czech glass beads with chocolate brown details and extra durable thick linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39702141141086,"sku":"BR56","price":28.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR16-st-anthony-brown-glass-brigittine-rosary.jpg?v=1652927312"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-francis-of-assisi-glass-beads-br015a","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Francis of Assisi glass beads BR55A","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features double sided color image Our Father beads of St Francis, a full color glass dome centre of St Francis of Assisi, and a solid wood Franciscan Tao crucifix. Lovely transparent Franciscan brown glass beads with random white ribbons and extra durable thick linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes prayer leaflet. Made by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39754308976734,"sku":"BR55A","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR55A-st-francis-color-center-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1685148410"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-juan-diego-our-lady-of-guadalupe-br19","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Juan Diego Our Lady of Guadalupe BR59","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features half frosted pink kissed Czech glass faceted beads with small ornate bead caps, a centre showing St Juan Diego with Our Lady of Guadalupe's miraculous image when it appeared on his tilma with the roses falling out and an ornate crucifix.  Extra durable hand made linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39767548624990,"sku":"BR59","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR19-guadalupe-pink-brigittine-rosary.jpg?v=1660709364"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-and-centre-br20","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Benedict Medal Crucifix and centre BR60","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful lacquered double sided enamel Jubilee center of St Benedict. Nice plump oval melon faceted matte Czech glass beads, a dignified men's rosary!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucifix is a black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Our Lady of Grace glass dome centre and sturdy brown wood St Benedict Medal crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate 17\" long. Made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39905037385822,"sku":"BR21","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR21-crown-of-thorns-brigittine-rosary.jpg?v=1675298967"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-mother-of-sorrows-holy-face-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br22","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Mother of Sorrows Holy Face St Benedict Medal crucifix BR22","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful royal blue wood beads with ornate laser etched larger Our Father beads. Our Lady of 7 Sorrows wood centre with the Holy Face of Jesus on the other side and sturdy shiny silver St Benedict Medal crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate 17\" long. Made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39906885304414,"sku":"BR22","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR22-mother-of-sorrows-brigittine-rosary-2.jpg?v=1675472449"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-our-lady-of-grace-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br24","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Our Lady of Grace St Benedict Medal crucifix BR24","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful rich emerald green wood beads with ornate laser etched larger light blue Our Father beads. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39906886451294,"sku":"BR24","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR24-lady-of-grace-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1675473040"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-mother-of-sorrows-holy-face-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br03","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Mother of Sorrows Holy Face  BR03","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful light sky blue wood beads with ornate laser etched larger Our Father beads. Our Lady of 7 Sorrows wood centre with the Holy Face of Jesus on the other side and sturdy ornate openwork solid wood crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate 17\" long. Made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39918769602654,"sku":"BR01","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR01-sacred-heart-brigitiine-rosary.jpg?v=1676575428"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-our-lady-of-grace-with-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br12","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Our Lady of Grace with St Benedict Medal crucifix BR12","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine cord rosary features high quality Czech made oval wood beads in a light brown and laser etched larger wood Our Father beads, a wood center with Our Lady of Grace on both sides, and a sturdy shiny silver St Benedict Medal crucifix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39924724465758,"sku":"BR12","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/products\/BR12-our-lady-grace-brigittine-cord-rosary-1.jpg?v=1677365525"},{"product_id":"roses-pastel-orange-spring-wire-brigittine-rosary-bracelet-br045","title":"Roses Pastel Orange spring wire Brigittine rosary bracelet BR045","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spring wire rosary bracelet boasts lovely dark orange 3-D acrylic roses and shiny black glass spacer beads!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary bracelet is a full 6 decades with a petite crucifix and a shiny Miraculous Medal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize MEDIUM, approx 2 1\/4\" inside diameter but spring wire expands easily, fits most adult wrists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with devotion in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39968357187678,"sku":"BR045","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/orange-roses-brigittine-spring-bracelet-2_ff70174b-1b3f-443d-961e-26a7562cd3f3.jpg?v=1682703398"},{"product_id":"roses-pastel-green-spring-wire-brigittine-rosary-bracelet-br047","title":"Roses Pastel Green spring wire Brigittine rosary bracelet BR047","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spring wire rosary bracelet boasts lovely spring green 3-D acrylic roses and shiny black glass spacer beads!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary bracelet is a full 6 decades with a petite crucifix and a shiny Miraculous Medal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize MEDIUM, approx 2 1\/4\" inside diameter but spring wire expands easily, fits most adult wrists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with devotion in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39968361349214,"sku":"BR047","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Green-roses-brigittine-spring-bracelet-2_d7b182fd-5a7e-4b62-96c4-b6b076b35bd1.jpg?v=1682703604"},{"product_id":"roses-pastel-blue-spring-wire-brigittine-rosary-bracelet-br048","title":"Roses Pastel Blue spring wire Brigittine rosary bracelet BR048","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spring wire rosary bracelet boasts lovely Madonna blue 3-D acrylic roses and shiny black glass spacer beads!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary bracelet is a full 6 decades with a petite crucifix and a shiny Miraculous Medal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize MEDIUM, approx 2 1\/4\" inside diameter but spring wire expands easily, fits most adult wrists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with devotion in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39968363348062,"sku":"BR048","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Blue-roses-brigittine-spring-bracelet-2_1a7882ca-9928-44b4-a483-12b41741e184.jpg?v=1682703721"},{"product_id":"brigittine-our-lady-of-guadalupe-fancy-cord-rosary-br25","title":"Brigittine Our Lady of Guadalupe Fancy Cord Rosary BR25","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large crucifix is a lightweight alloy with flowers and flourishes and a shiny silver finish and the center is an unusual Our Lady of Guadalupe starburst medal\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eornate flourishes and fancy hearts acrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e beads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouble stranded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e nylon-based cord, this rosary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis sturdy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design and larger size beads make it dignified for every day use for the elderly or those with arthritis too! It does not have the look or feel of a child's rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 26\" long, it includes a prayer leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with love by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39973163630686,"sku":"BR25","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR25-guadalupe-brigittine-cord-rosary.jpg?v=1683417758"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-of-guadalupe-br61","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady of Guadalupe  BR61","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features gorgeous glittery AB green electroplate oval glass beads, capped Our Father beads and a beautiful full color glass dome center of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the tilma of Juan Diego and a lovely gold tone ornate crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39989004697694,"sku":"BR61","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR61-our-lady-guadalupe-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1685649180"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-joseph-with-the-holy-child-imitation-marble-br62","title":"Brigittine Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary St Benedict Medal crucifix  BR62","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features gorgeous turquoise blue chalk composite beads, lovely flower Our Father medals and a beautiful glass dome flower petal frame full color center of The Pilgrim Virgin Immaculate Heart of Mary and a lovely matching turquoise blue enamel St Benedict medal crucifix! As with all natural material beads, there are some irregularities which adds to their character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels warm not cold in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39991315693662,"sku":"BR62","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR62-immaculate-heart-brigittine-rosary-turquoise.jpg?v=1742690640"},{"product_id":"francisco-marto-fatima-seer-brigittine-rosary-bundle-fanc18","title":"Francisco Marto Fatima Seer Brigittine Rosary Bundle Combo03","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique and beautiful! This rosary features a photograph center of Francisco Marto, who saw Our Lady at Fatima Portugal in 1917. The Our Fathers are very rare Italian made medals with Francisco on one side and Our Lady of Fatima on the other. The sturdy shiny silver crucifix says \"Fatima\" on the back. Gorgeous white opaque beads with a parchment coating of powder blue are1st quality Czech glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary is all high quality materials with stainless steel linking! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundle includes a booklet on the life and sanctity of Francisco Marto and a lovely full color leaflet of all the prayers from the Fatima apparition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's) even meditate on the apparition of Fatima while you pray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful high quality rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 23\" long, Brigittine style (6 decade) rosary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40247422287966,"sku":"Combo03","price":44.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Fan-C18-francisco-marto-blue-rosary-bundle-1.jpg?v=1703198186"},{"product_id":"francisco-marto-fatima-seer-brigittine-rosary-fanc18-1","title":"Francisco Marto Fatima Seer Brigittine Rosary Combo05","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique and beautiful! This rosary features a photograph center of Francisco Marto, who saw Our Lady at Fatima Portugal in 1917. The Our Fathers are very rare Italian made medals with Francisco on one side and Our Lady of Fatima on the other. The sturdy shiny silver crucifix says \"Fatima\" on the back. Gorgeous white opaque beads with a parchment coating of powder blue are1st quality Czech glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary is all high quality materials with stainless steel linking! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary includes a lovely full color leaflet of all the prayers from the Fatima apparition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's) even meditate on the apparition of Fatima while you pray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful high quality rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 23\" long, Brigittine style (6 decade) rosary\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40247428120670,"sku":"Combo05","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Fan-C18-francisco-marto-blue-rosary-leaflet-1.jpg?v=1703198793"},{"product_id":"jacinta-marto-fatima-seer-brigittine-rosary-bundle-fanc08","title":"Jacinta Marto Fatima Seer Brigittine Rosary Bundle Combo04","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique and beautiful! This rosary features a photograph center of Jacinta Marto, who saw Our Lady at Fatima Portugal in 1917. The Our Fathers are very rare Italian made medals with Jacinta on one side and Our Lady of Fatima on the other and a sturdy lacy silver crucifix. Gorgeous pink transparent beads with a luster coating and pressed wrinkles are1st quality Czech glass!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary is all high quality materials with stainless steel linking! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundle includes a booklet on the life and sanctity of Jacinta Marto and a lovely full color leaflet of all the prayers from the Fatima apparition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's) even meditate on the apparition of Fatima while you pray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful high quality rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 23\" long, Brigittine style (6 decade) rosary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40247449616478,"sku":"Combo04","price":44.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/Fan-C08-jacinta-marto-rosary-bundle-2.jpg?v=1703201093"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-sacred-heart-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br63","title":"Brigittine Rosary Sacred Heart St Benedict Medal Crucifix BR63","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful glass dome holy card color center of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in an ornate frame!. The Our Fathers are Italian made St Benedict medals and the St Benedict medal crucifix has black enamel front and back. The glass beads are lovely variegated Madonna blue and wine purple! So lovely and symbolic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40290751676510,"sku":"BR63","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR063-sacred-heart-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1705096104"},{"product_id":"copy-of-brigittine-rosary-sacred-heart-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br64","title":"Brigittine Rosary Sacred Heart St Benedict Medal Crucifix BR64","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful glass dome holy card color center of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in an ornate frame!. The Our Fathers are Italian made St Benedict medals and the St Benedict medal crucifix has black enamel front and back. The glass beads are lovely amber and blue crackle glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40290756624478,"sku":"BR64","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR064-sacred-heart-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1705096263"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-sacred-heart-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-br65","title":"Brigittine Rosary Sacred Heart St Benedict Medal Crucifix BR65","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful glass dome holy card color center of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in an ornate frame!. The Our Fathers are Italian made St Benedict medals and the St Benedict medal crucifix has black enamel front and back. The glass beads are matte black glass with Heart-of-Gold and Precious Blood red splashes. So lovely and so symbolic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40290757574750,"sku":"BR65","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR65-sacred-heart-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1705096414"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-sacred-heart-of-jesus-st-benedict-medal-our-fathers-br65","title":"Brigittine Rosary Sacred Heart of Jesus St Benedict Medal Our Fathers BR65","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favorite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a beautiful glass dome full colour picture center of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Matte black round beads with gold and red ribbon splashes. Our Father beads are metal St Benedict medals and black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6 decade Brigittine rosary includes a prayer leaflet and was made by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459002904670,"sku":"BR065","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR065-sacred-heart-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1709964610"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-joseph-with-st-benedict-medals-grey-glass-br66","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Joseph with St Benedict medals grey glass  BR66","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features gorgeous grey with fawn swirl 1st quality Czech glass beads, and a beautiful color glass dome center of St Joseph holding the Holy Child Jesus, St Benedict medal Our Father beads and a lovely black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40598595240030,"sku":"BR69","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR69-st-Joseph-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1712359888"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-of-guadalupe-st-benedict-medal-crucifix-moss-green-glass-br68","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady of Guadalupe St Benedict medal crucifix moss green glass  BR68","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features gorgeous moss green imitation marble 1st quality Czech glass beads, and a beautiful color glass dome center of the gentle face of Our Lady of Guadalupe in an ornate floral frame, metal Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Father beads and a lovely black enamel St Benedict medal crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! 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She was miraculously healed and tortured again the next day. Again our Lady came in the night to the prison and healed her, promising her a magnificent glory in heaven for her steadfastness. Finally the emperor had an anchor tied around her neck and drowned her in the river. She is the patroness and protector of children and virgins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40598613524574,"sku":"BR67","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR67-st-philomena-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1712360297"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-the-immaculate-conception-br70","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady of Fatima  sky blue BR70","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features simple sky blue opaque oval glass beads, a beautiful full color center of Our Lady appearing at Fatima to the three shepherd children, with the shadow of the Basillica in the background and a lovely matching sky blue enamel crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet. Approx 25\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40636076359774,"sku":"BR70","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR70-fatima-brigittine-rosary-1.jpg?v=1730786396"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-mother-of-sorrows-rose-our-fathers-ornate-crucifix-br73","title":"Brigittine Rosary Mother of Sorrows Rose Our Fathers Ornate Crucifix BR73","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features 3-D Rose Our Father medals, an ornate glass dome Mother of Sorrows holy card centre, and an ornate openwork filigree crucifix. Gorgeous Mille Fiori glass-in-glass flower beads in white and blue glass and extra durable stainless steel linking too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosary isn't overly heavy and feels so nice in your hands! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41082169360478,"sku":"BR73","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR73-mother-dolorosa-brigittine-rosary-mille-fiori.jpg?v=1722723722"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-quick-to-hear-icon-crackle-glass-br75","title":"Brigittine Rosary Our Lady Quick To Hear Icon crackle glass BR75","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features magnificent 9mm faceted crackle glass beads in champagne yellow with capped Our Fathers, a beautiful full color glass dome center of the Our Lady Quick To Hear icon with ruby crystal rhinestones and a crown top frame, and a lovely rhinestone embellished black enamel crucifix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Makes a beautiful unique gift! Includes prayer leaflet. Approx 27\" long\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41257256714334,"sku":"BR75","price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR75-quick-to-hear-crackle-glass-rosary-close.jpg?v=1730786480"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-our-lady-of-grace-ornate-crucifix-br52-copy","title":"Brigittine Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary BR76","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features sky blue oval glass beads, metal heart shape Immaculate Heart of Mary Our Father beads, a matching lace frame glass dome holy card centre of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Virgin of Fatima with a crown of stars, and an ornate matching blue enamel crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice sky blue oval glass beads fell so nice in your hand! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrows Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41331962871902,"sku":"BR76","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR76-immaculate-heart-of-mary-brigittine-rosary-blue_8caf8831-57fe-4348-ae20-cf73829819bd.jpg?v=1733872919"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-immaculate-heart-of-mary-br77","title":"Brigittine Rosary Immaculate Heart of Mary BR77","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features a gorgeous lace frame glass dome holy card centre of the classic image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and an ornate matching blue enamel crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice sky blue oval glass beads feel so nice in your hand! Makes a beautiful unique gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrows Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41331965231198,"sku":"BR77","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR77-immaculate-heart-of-mary-brigittine-rosary-blue_cc323dad-165a-4d80-82c5-cd01f8ecc443.jpg?v=1733873375"},{"product_id":"brigittine-rosary-st-theresa-of-lisieux-rose-our-fathers-ornate-crucifix-br78","title":"Brigittine Rosary St Theresa of Lisieux Rose Our Fathers Ornate Crucifix BR78","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine rosary features 3-D Rose Our Father medals, a beautiful 3-D statuette centre of St Theresa the Little Flower, and an ornate cascade of roses crucifix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt Theresa said she would send a shower of roses from Heaven in the form of graces. \"I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth!\" she declared, and this rosary honors her words with lovely rose colored Czech glass twist beads, rose Our Fathers and a roses crucifix! Includes prayer leaflet and St Theresa holy card.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 26 inches long. Made by hand with love in Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. Interestingly, it was this rosary that was held by Our Lady of Lourdes. How did this rosary came about, how to use it and how it was associated to the Virgin of Lourdes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet is us know more about this special rosary and perhaps became part of our prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Briget of Sweden\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary looks similar to a regular Rosary, but with an extra decade. The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"826\" width=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-attachment-id=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Benedict XIV., as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discount Rosaries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41392141664350,"sku":"BR78","price":33.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/4276\/files\/BR78-st-theresa-lisieux-brigittne-rosary.jpg?v=1737261305"},{"product_id":"brigittine-cord-rosary-our-lady-purest-of-the-pure-br13","title":"Brigittine Cord Rosary Our Lady Purest of the Pure BR13","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest most indulgenced rosaries in the Church, the Brigittine rosary features 6 decades and is complete in it's 63 Hail Mary's unlike the Dominican rosary which is complete in 15 decades (5 decades x3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong considered the peasant's rosary, it has no \"assigned\" mysteries, it is left to the user to contemplate their favourite events in the Blessed Virgin's life of 63 years (thus the 63 Hail Mary's).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Brigittine cord rosary features blue oval acrylic beads with glittery silver lined bow flowers, a lace framed glass dome color image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, purest of the pure and a sturdy filigree crucifix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by hand with love in Canada, this rosary includes a prayer leaflet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from the popular Dominican Rosary, the Seven Sorrow Rosary, the Franciscan Crown among others, there was another type of rosary that is known to the contempaltives and other religious orders – the Brigittine Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary is the known as a special prayer to the Brigittine nuns, as well as for the Carmelite Order (both OCarm and OCD), the La Sallian Brothers among others. 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The resultant seven Pater beads honor the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the sixty-three Ave Maria beads commemorate the sixty-three years it is believed the Blessed Mother lived on this earth before her Assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary was instituted and propagated by St. Bridget of Sweden.  She was favored with visions and extacies but remained profoundly humble with a deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lords and His Holy Wounds, and great love for the Blessed Virgin and made a rosary in her honor. When describing the rosary she constructed, she explained it was 63 Hail Mary beads to honour the 63 years of life the Blessed Virgin lived on earth. This is why it has 6 decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila and her contact with the Brigittine nuns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as part of the Carmelite Habit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila would later introduce this rosary to her order a few centuries later. It is believed that while she was traveling throughout Spain, she enjoyed the hospitality of at least one Brigittine Monastery, and from the Brigittines, learned to say their six-decade Rosary. The six-decade Rosary was later adopted as the Rosary of the Discalced Carmelite habit, with a large medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in addition to, or even in place of, the crucifix found on the Dominican Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lourdes apparitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg data-attachment-id=\"1966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"689,1008\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"20210211_0908468911160592116421461\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=205\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/littletreasuresoffaith.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/20210211_0908468911160592116421461.jpg?w=689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" width=\"568\" height=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Canonically Crowned image of Notre Dame de Lourdes in her Basilica in France holding a Brigittine Rosary as seen by St. Bernadette Soubirous\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 25, 1858 – Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our  Blessed Mother revealed herself to the fourteen-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous as the Immaculate Conception, which she gave a heavenly confirmation of her status as the New Eve. The Book of Genesis records that the first Adam and Eve were created on the sixth day. Significantly during the first apparition, Bernadette began praying her simple five-decade rosary but Mary held and prayed the six-decade “Brigidine Rosary”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithful in that region of France had a long tradition of praying a six-decade Rosary in place of the usual five-decade and Our Lady’s reference to this practice is confirmed by the fact that she is depicted as holding a six-decade Rosary in the large ‘Crowned Virgin’ statue in Lourdes. In devotional terms, the extra decade is to be recited on behalf of the Souls in Purgatory or in honor of the Immaculate Conception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndulgences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brigittine Rosary as a matter of fact was enriched by numerous Popes with Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who will be praying this unique Rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePope Leo X., in his Bull of July 10, 1516, and Pope Clement XI., in his Bull \u003cem\u003eDe salute Dominici gregis,\u003c\/em\u003e of Sept. 22, 1714, granted many Indulgences to all who carry about them, or who say, the Chaplet, called after St. Bridget because she first conceived the idea of it and promulgated the usage of it. These Indulgences were confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV., in his Brief of Jan. 15, 1743, wherein he added others, of all which a summary will now be given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is requisite, in order to gain these Indulgences, that the Chaplet, being made, as has been said, of six decades, \u0026amp;c., should be blessed by the superiors of the monastic houses or other priests of the Order of Holy Saviour, sometimes called the order of St Bridget or to any priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be seen in the following summary that the Indulgences may be gained by saying this special rosary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Partial Indulgence for each \u003cem\u003ePater\u003c\/em\u003e, 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eAve,\u003c\/em\u003e and 100 days for each \u003cem\u003eCredo,\u003c\/em\u003e to all the faithful who say the Rosary or Chaplet of St. Bridget. Pope Leo X., July 10, 1515.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Partial Indulgence to everyone who says the said Rosary or Chaplet of fifteen decades. Grant of the same Pope Leo. (Whenever this Rosary is said with others, each person may gain the Indulgences 1. and 2. precisely the same as when the said Rosary is said by one person alone. The same Pope Leo.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Plenary Indulgence to all who shall say at least five decades daily for a year, on any one day in the year when, after Confession and Communion, they shall pray for the Holy Church. Pope Clement XI., Sept. 22, 1714.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Plenary Indulgence, on the Feast of St. Bridget (Oct. 8), to all who say the said Rosary of five decades at least once a week, and, after Confession and Communion, visit their own parish church, or any other church, and pray to God there for the Church as above. Benedict XIV., Jan. 15, 1743.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Plenary Indulgence to all who have been accustomed to saying this Rosary, as in No. IV., when, \u003cem\u003ein articulo mortis,\u003c\/em\u003e recommending their soul to God, they say the holy name Jesus with their hearts, if unable to do so with their lips, having at the same time Confessed and Communicated; or, if these conditions are impossible, being contrite of heart. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Plenary Indulgence, once a month, to all who say this Chaplet daily for a month, on any one day when, after Confession and Communion, they visit a church and pray as above. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary with them, if, at the tolling of the bell for a passing soul, they kneel down and pray for that soul. Benedict XIV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Partial Indulgence to all who carry this Rosary, whenever they make an examination of conscience, and say three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. Ben. XIV. ix. The Indulgence of 100 days to all who carry this Rosary whenever they hear Mass (feast-day or ferial), or assist at a sermon, or accompany the Most Holy Viaticum, or bring back any sinner to his way of salvation, or do any other good work in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or St. Bridget, provided they say also three \u003cem\u003ePater Noster\u003c\/em\u003e and three \u003cem\u003eAve Maria\u003c\/em\u003e. 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