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A Painted Rosary: A rosary prayer book with sacred art paintings
A Painted Rosary is a Rosary prayer book that pairs each of the 20 mysteries with a full-page sacred art painting from the 11th–17th centuries.
Whether you're learning to pray the Rosary for the first time or looking for a new way to enter into meditation, this book was made to meet you there.
Each page turn reveals a mystery of the Rosary, its corresponding painting, the spiritual fruit, and a Printed Bead Tracker — so your thumb can move down the beads while your eyes stay on the art. It's a Rosary prayer aid built for visual and kinesthetic learners, and it works just as well for a quiet moment at home as it does praying on the go.
With limited distractions and containing just enough content without being overwhelming, A Painted Rosary is designed to be used while praying.
See below for info on our Rosary bead stickers which add a textured feel as you pray!
This book has received the Catholic Writers Guild "Seal of Approval" for quality writing and being faithful to Catholic teaching!
Why Catholics are choosing this Rosary book:
- A modern, minimalist Rosary guide with reduced distraction — no commentary, just Scripture, art, and prayer
- Full-page color paintings mixing well-known and rarely-seen sacred art
- All 20 mysteries included (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous) with Rosary prayers printed for easy reference
Specs
- Printed in the USA and/or Canada
- 5"x7" - perfect to throw in your bag and take on the go
- Softcover (soft touch laminated), perfect bound
- 54 pages, satin paper
- 20 Printed Bead Trackers to help you keep your place while praying each mystery
- 23 color paintings
- 4 bible verses to introduce each set of mysteries
- Optional textured bead stickers available to add a tactile prayer experience
Please note: Because monitors and browsers are different, the color you see on your screen may be slightly different than what you see in print.
*** ROSARY BEAD STICKER ADD ON! ***
Our optional Rosary bead stickers can be placed over each Printed Bead Tracker in your Rosary book to give it a textured feel. This will allow you to more easily pray without having to look at each bead! Get for a reduced price when you purchase with your book!
Already own a book and just want to buy the stickers? Visit this listing for Rosary stickers sold separately.
Specs
- 21 Stickers (One for each Mystery of the Rosary + one extra just in case)
- Made from durable, clear polypropylene
- Matte UV Protective Coating for repeated handling
- Each sticker has a large circle for the "Our Father Bead" and 10 smaller circles for the "Hail Mary Beads" connected as one strand. The center of each circle is cut out so you can feel an indentation as you move your finger from bead to bead.
- Printed in the USA or Canada
Application Time
Approximately 15 minutes. Once you place a few and get the hang of it, applying them goes pretty quickly. The stickers are very flexible, yet durable. If you mess up, you can easily re-stick them without tearing the page or ripping the sticker.
Directions
Open your book to the First Joyful Mystery. Press down the page a bit so it opens more easily. Using a heavy book or paperweight, or having someone hold the book down for you, will help. Carefully peel back the first sticker under “Joyful Mysteries.” Use the colored circle on the sticker as a guide, placing it over the largest bead on the page. Once in place, carefully align the sticker over the other beads. Then, press firmly to secure. Repeat for the other 19 mysteries.
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Hear what others have to say:
"The Church has always understood the power of art to draw the faithful to prayer, as well as to teach. "A Painted Rosary" takes the faithful on a visual journey through the mysteries of the Rosary. It's a wonderful tool for meditative prayer with beautiful examples of old master paintings. Anyone with a devotion to the Rosary should own this book, but especially those who love art." – Kathleen Carr, Founder of Catholic Art Institute
"The interactive nature of the bead tracker on the side of each page and the sacred art images of each of the mysteries makes this little book especially wonderful for visual and kinesthetic learners who benefit so much from art and movement in prayer.” -Katie Warner, Catholic children’s book author at FirstFaithTreasury.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a good resource for someone who wants to learn how to pray the Rosary?
Yes. A Painted Rosary includes all the Rosary prayers printed for easy reference along with all 20 mysteries (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous), so nothing needs to be memorized ahead of time. The Printed Bead Tracker also helps you keep your place as you go, which makes it especially approachable if you're praying the Rosary for the first time.
Why is this a good Rosary book for someone who likes traditional art?
A Painted Rosary pairs each mystery with a full-page sacred art painting from the 11th through 17th centuries — a mix of well-known and rarely-seen classical works. Rather than treating the art as decoration, the book is designed so the painting becomes part of the prayer itself, letting you meditate on each mystery through the eyes of the artists who painted it centuries ago.
Is this a good Rosary book for visual or kinesthetic learners?
Yes. Each mystery is paired with a full-page painting and a Printed Bead Tracker you follow with your thumb as you pray, making it especially helpful for people who learn and pray best through sight and touch.
What kind of art is featured in the Rosary book?
Sacred art paintings from the 11th through 17th centuries — a mix of well-known and rarely-seen classical works, chosen to draw you into each mystery of the Rosary.
Is A Painted Rosary a good gift for Confirmation, OCIA, or a Catholic birthday?
Yes. It's a popular gift for those milestones, especially for anyone who appreciates art or wants a more meditative way to pray the Rosary.
Is it small enough to carry with me or keep in the car?
Yes. It's 5"x7", softcover, and designed to easily fit in a bag for praying on the go.
What age is the Rosary book for?
While designed with adults in mind, it's timeless art makes it a favorite among families praying together.
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NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
If located outside of the US, you may purchase this book via our Etsy shop.
I and my 2 year old son LOVE your rosary book and we use it every night when we all pray the rosary as a family. My son always looks for it and likes to follow along using the stickers. He is enamored with the artwork, and the book is just his size that he can hold easily. So thank you for making it! I especially like that it exposes him to beautiful works of art and it's not kidd'ish.
Lovely high quality prints. This is a unique product unlike anything on the market. Highly recommend adding the stickers.
A different way to pray!!
Nice size. Great way to pray the rosary.
Bought these for myself and my sisters for Christmas gifts. Beautiful artwork, and it has everything you need to say a full rosary in case you're rusty on some of the prayers or which mysteries to say on which days. I highly recommend this, especially if you are looking for a different way to meditate on the rosary.
