A creative way to pray - across faith traditions - made new for all who seek a more intimate experience with God. Lushly illustrated.
Divided into three parts, the first takes a historical look at prayer beads across centuries and cultures. Then the author, an Episcopalian, describes how she was introduced to beads, and the power that rosaries have had on her life. Part Two showcases opportunities for heart/mind/body ways to "pray the beads without the beads," including activities that are whimsical, ordinary, and spirited, to inspire readers to create their own.
The book concludes with an invitation to contemplate one's own life as a rosary. Readers are encouraged to draw their own set of prayer beads and, with discernment and prayer, label each bead. They then can keep and literally hold their life in their hands in prayer, gratitude, and awe.
