Description

SAINT JOSEPH CHAPLET:

FEAST DAY MARCH 19 & ST JOSEPH THE WORKER – MAY 1

15 Sets of 3

AVE BEADS: 8mm Olivewood (from the Holy Land) to remind us of the carpenters shop and of the wood of the cross.

PATER BEADS: Carved crosses from “buri seeds”.

MEDAL:  GATE of HEAVEN – antique, Spain/1800’s – (1.75 in.)

CENTER: TEMPLE OFFERING – antique, Latin America/19c – (.65 in.) Two Doves symbolizing the temple offering of Mary and Joseph.

The chaplet dedicated to St Joseph, foster father of Jesus, contains 15 groups of 3 beads. (see link to prayers below). 15 represent the 15 mysteries of the rosary. Joseph was not only visited by angels but was entrusted to be the foster father of Jesus. He taught his son many things including the carpenter’s trade. In second century Galilee, a Christian apologist by the name of Justin Martyr spoke of the work of the son of Joseph the carpenter. He said it was still common to see farmers using plows made by the carpenter Jesus of Nazareth.

PATRON of FAMILIES: St Joseph still intercedes for us today in the deepest of care and detail – as patron of the family. He is the model for men to follow as fathers. He is also the patron of cabinetmakers and craftspeople, a happy and holy death, the selling and buying of homes, expectant mothers and immigrants

ALL OUR MEDALS: All our medals are handcast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE (pricing determined by gram wt of precious metal at time of casting)

20% DISCOUNT UNTIL GONE

BRONZE: ($140) your special price $112
STERLING: ($164) your special price $131.20