{"product_id":"hematite-st-benedict-cord-rosary-8mm","title":"8mm Hematite St. Benedict Cord Rosary | Black Cord | Boxed","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for daily prayer and durable enough to last, this 8mm hematite St. Benedict cord rosary is a serious sacramental for anyone who wants to pray with intention. The substantial hematite beads sit on a black cord with a silver oxidized St. Benedict centerpiece and matching crucifix — a combination that is both visually striking and spiritually purposeful. Whether you are looking for catholic religious goods to buy for yourself or as a gift, this rosary delivers quality materials and authentic Catholic devotion at an accessible price. It arrives boxed and ready to present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Benedict of Nursia (480–547 A.D.) is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic Church, recognized as the patron of Europe and the father of Western monasticism. The St. Benedict medal — featured here as the centerpiece of this rosary — carries the Vade Retro Satana inscription, a Latin exorcism formula meaning \"Step back, Satan,\" and has been used by Catholics for centuries as a powerful sacramental against evil. Pope Leo IX formally approved the medal in 1051, and its use has been encouraged by numerous popes since. Praying the Rosary with a St. Benedict centerpiece unites two of the Church's most beloved devotional traditions: the meditative prayer of the Rosary, which walks the faithful through the mysteries of Christ's life, and the protective intercession of St. Benedict. The hematite stone, deep gray-black in color, has long been associated with grounding and focus — qualities that serve the contemplative rhythm of the Rosary well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm hematite — natural gray-black stone with a smooth, weighty feel\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\u003eCenterpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver oxidized St. Benedict medal center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrucifix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver oxidized crucifix — matches the centerpiece finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cord-link 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\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McVan Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e P390R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 735365536771\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis St. Benedict hematite rosary is an ideal gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or a birthday milestone. It is equally appropriate for a man or woman deepening their prayer life, a teenager receiving the sacraments, or a family member who has asked for something meaningful. Pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rosary-cases\"\u003erosary case\u003c\/a\u003e to protect the cord and beads between uses, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminated-cards\"\u003eprayer card\u003c\/a\u003e with the St. Benedict medal prayer for a complete devotional gift. For those shopping for sacrament milestones, this rosary also works beautifully as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confirmation-gifts\"\u003eConfirmation gift\u003c\/a\u003e.\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":"Hang Carded","offer_id":46884520132739,"sku":"P390R","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9512\/6915\/files\/P390R__90314.1749901616.jpg?v=1774809766","url":"https:\/\/rosarycard.net\/products\/hematite-st-benedict-cord-rosary-8mm","provider":"Rosarycard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}