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The History of the Holy Rosary

Flavia Lima

The Holy Rosary represents far more than a common set of prayer beads, and they are considered a powerful emblem of devotion and respect. But how did that come to be?

There are many different opinions on the exact history of the rosary. Some say that prayers using beads could possibly be traced to monks that prayed 150 Psalms daily during the Liturgy of Hours, during which they used a rope or cord with knots or beads to keep count. Many scholars do not typically consider the knotted prayer ropes from the early 3rd and 4 centuries to formally be rosaries (they are instead sometimes considered chaplets).

The History of the Holy Rosary

Flavia Lima

The Holy Rosary represents far more than a common set of prayer beads, and they are considered a powerful emblem of devotion and respect. But how did that come to be?

The History Of Mezuzahs And How They Are Used Today

MezuzahsFlavia Lima

You’ve probably seen mezuzahs hanging on doors, but do you know what they really are and represent? Some think it’s a good luck charm or decoration-- but it’s far more than that. What is the history of the mezuzah, what are the requirements of one that is kosher, and how are they used in our modern lives?

What Do Tallits Symbolize?

TallitsFlavia Lima

You’ve probably seen people wearing Tallits before. Do you know why they are worn and what they represent? Wearing a tallit is a physical symbol that one’s heart and mind are being prepared for prayer. A tallit is a way to inspire reverence and devotion toward God.