mommas_boy Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi all. I recently purchased one of these bracelets, and am wondering if there is any special name for them: [img]http://mirror2.etsy.com/il_430xN.25544842.jpg[/img] The bracelet is made of wood, and they can often be seen with panel images of Our Lady and Lord, along with others of Saints. The bracelets are very popular among Mexicans, at least here in Chicago. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I don't think they have a specific name. [url="http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Products/cfs_wobrwi13su.html"]http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Produc...wobrwi13su.html[/url] This site just says "Wood Bracelet, with Religious Subjects." I saw a girl wearing one at school this past semester. I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1529105' date='May 15 2008, 12:20 AM']I don't think they have a specific name. [url="http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Products/cfs_wobrwi13su.html"]http://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/Produc...wobrwi13su.html[/url] This site just says "Wood Bracelet, with Religious Subjects." I saw a girl wearing one at school this past semester. I want one [/quote] Yeah. A lot of my students wear them. Since I teach in public schools, I'm always looking for ways to connect on a religious level with my students in a subversive manner. I figure if they recognize it, they're more likely to ask me about it, and then it's talking faith is fair game in a public school classroom, since they asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 A Ukrainian Catholic up here gave me one. I have no idea if they have a special name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1529116' date='May 15 2008, 12:38 AM']A Ukrainian Catholic up here gave me one. I have no idea if they have a special name.[/quote] Hmm. So maybe it's something that is general to Catholicism, and not specific to any culture? I wonder. Anyone who's able to give us the low down on this devotion, where it came from, etc., would be most appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniteAdoremus Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I've got two, and I'm in Europe But one of them was made by monks in Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 One of the older ladies at church was wearing one last night, and she used to own her own Catholic book store, so I'll bet she may know. I'll ask her on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishSalesian Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='mommas_boy' post='1529033' date='May 15 2008, 12:20 AM']Hi all. I recently purchased one of these bracelets, and am wondering if there is any special name for them: [img]http://mirror2.etsy.com/il_430xN.25544842.jpg[/img] The bracelet is made of wood, and they can often be seen with panel images of Our Lady and Lord, along with others of Saints. The bracelets are very popular among Mexicans, at least here in Chicago. Thanks for the help![/quote] I have heard it referred to as "Saints Bracelet' but that was just on the street. Im not sure of the actual name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjtina Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 it's made of wood. they sell it everywhere and it's pretty cheap and easy to get. I thought they were from Tiffany's and figured it was a Polish thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChildoftheCreator Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Those are really cool, I'd like one! And no, I do not know the name of them, sorry, I haven't ever seen them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 More investigation - Brazil Saints Bracelet or Saints Bracelet. I think I'm gonna buy one tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doe-jo Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 i bought like 15 of those from the .99 store to give to my friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathoholic_anonymous Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 They've started to creep into shops over here in the UK. I saw some in the Catholic Truth Society's main bookshop the other day. I didn't know they originated in Latin America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Cool posts, thanks guys. I love mine because it's big and colorful, meaning that it catches peoples' attention and is useful for evangelism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 [quote name='mommas_boy' post='1530738' date='May 16 2008, 07:52 PM']Cool posts, thanks guys. I love mine because it's big and colorful, meaning that it catches peoples' attention and is useful for evangelism. [/quote] What site did you get that picture from? I found one just like it (with the wooden beads between the pictures) but it's the smaller version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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