An angel appeared to Joachim and Anna (brown bead and
pink pearl bead), an elderly couple, to announce the birth
of a child (golden bead). They called their daughter Mary,
which means “beloved by God” (pink bead). At the age
of 14, Mary was given in marriage to Joseph, a carpenter
from Nazareth (wooden bead). Again, an Angel (angel
pendant) announced that she would give birth to the Son
of God, Jesus (white pearl bead). They fled to Egypt (grey
hematite bead) to escape Herod’s evil order. We find Mary
at the wedding of Cana, where Jesus performed his first
miracle on behalf of the bride and groom, turning water
into wine (white and red crystal beads). Little is known
about Mary, but what is certain is that she led a poor,
laborious, loving and devout life (four coloured crystal
beads). On a day of hatred, envy and betrayal (three black
beads), she watched as her son was crucified on the cross
(cross pendant). After Jesus’ Ascension, Mary gathered
in prayer with the disciples (twelve light blue beads) as
they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Like Jesus, she
too rose and was assumed into heaven (medallion). Mary
has left us strong and clear messages, as significant and
important as the places she has appeared: Lourdes, Fatima,
Medjugorje (three medallions).