{"product_id":"8mm-hematite-miraculous-medal-corded-rosary-boxed","title":"8mm Hematite Miraculous Medal Corded Rosary | Silver Oxidized | Boxed","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for daily prayer and durable enough to last, this 8mm hematite corded rosary is a serious sacramental for anyone drawn to the Miraculous Medal devotion. The substantial hematite beads sit on a black cord with a silver oxidized Miraculous Medal center and matching crucifix — a combination that is tactile, grounded, and made to be prayed. Whether you are buying catholic religious goods for yourself or as a gift, this rosary delivers quality and devotional meaning at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Miraculous Medal traces its origin to 1830, when Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in Paris and requested that a medal be struck bearing her image with the inscription: \"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.\" Pope Gregory XVI approved the devotion in 1832, and the medal spread rapidly throughout the Catholic world. Hematite — a dense, iron-rich stone with a dark metallic sheen — has long been associated with strength and grounding, making it a fitting material for a rosary intended for regular, committed prayer. The silver oxidized finish on the center and crucifix gives the piece a classic, understated look that complements the dark beads without competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm hematite — dense, dark metallic stone with natural weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black cord construction — flexible and durable for daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver oxidized Miraculous Medal center piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrucifix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver oxidized crucifix — matching finish to center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corded rosary — traditional five-decade format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives in a gift box, ready to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e P388R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 735365536740\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rosary makes a meaningful gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any occasion when a Catholic is deepening their prayer life. It arrives in a gift box, ready to present, which makes it especially practical for sacramental milestones. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosary-cases\"\u003erosary case\u003c\/a\u003e to protect the cord and beads between prayer sessions, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminated-cards\"\u003eprayer card\u003c\/a\u003e featuring the Miraculous Medal prayer for a complete gift. It also works well as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confirmation-gifts\"\u003eConfirmation gift\u003c\/a\u003e for a young person being received into full communion with the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Miraculous Medal Rosary — A Devotion Rooted in Marian Apparition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in the chapel of the Daughters of Charity on the Rue du Bac in Paris, she showed Catherine a vision of a medal and asked that it be made and worn. The front of the Miraculous Medal depicts Mary standing on a globe, crushing the serpent beneath her feet — an image drawn from Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12:1. The reverse bears the letter M surmounted by a cross, with twelve stars encircling the whole, representing the twelve apostles and echoing Revelation 12:1. Praying the Rosary on beads that carry this center medal unites two of the most powerful Marian devotions in Catholic tradition: the meditative prayer of the fifteen mysteries and the intercessory confidence expressed in the Miraculous Medal. Catholics who wear or pray with the Miraculous Medal are asking for Our Lady's intercession — her prayer on their behalf before God — in the same spirit that St. Catherine received the original request in 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 1–2 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $40.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McVan","offers":[{"title":"8mm Hematite Corded","offer_id":46884519673987,"sku":"P388R","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9512\/6915\/files\/P388R__28421.1749899377.jpg?v=1774809628","url":"https:\/\/rosarycard.net\/products\/8mm-hematite-miraculous-medal-corded-rosary-boxed","provider":"Rosarycard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}