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What do the beads on a rosary mean?
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The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Mother of Pearl Rosary Beads with decorative crucifix.
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