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In his book, Praying by Hand, M. Basil Pennington writes: “ Fingering beads often helps our concentration. This is one of their greater benefits.  While they occupy and integrate our external senses into our prayer, our mind is left freer to attend to its own level of reality. There are mysteries to be pondered and experiences to be had, moments of enlightenment and touches of the divine, while the beads and their accompanying formulas keep the lower faculties occupied.”  On Saturday, July 18th, from 9 -12 at the church, we will learn about praying with beads, notably the Anglican Rosary, make our own rosaries, and pray with them.  Beads, seed beads, crosses, and other elements for creating your rosary will be available. And you are welcome to bring your own beads, cross, or other charm, any other piece of jewelry, or an old set of beaded jewelry to create your own unique rosary.