Seasider Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I was browsing a clothing catalogue today and there was a model wearing a rosary like a necklace. The merchandise being advertised was not just the shirt, but the rosary as well. It was not a religious merchandiser, it was totally a mail order clothing company. I didn't think a rosary was supposed to be worn as jewelry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, I don't think so either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 They're not religiously speaking to my knowledge, but I know Madonna did it back in the 80's so it is definitely nothing new as a fashion trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 They're not religiously speaking to my knowledge, but I know Madonna did it back in the 80's so it is definitely nothing new as a fashion trend. I remember that but this catalogue was for a much different marketing demographic. It caught my eye because it didn't look trendy, just....wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) It's been many years since I left the Catholic Church but unless there's been a major change (which I'm pretty sure there hasn't), then no. However, that really only applies to Catholics. Any non-Catholic could wear them that way if they wanted to. Edited June 21, 2016 by Lady Florida. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I wear a rosary bracelet but I guess that is a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, they are not. They are used to count the prayers said. That non-Catholics wear them only means that they do not understand their significance (or that they're purposely trying to mock the Church, but I wouldn't know that for sure...) 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, they are not. They are used to count the prayers said. That non-Catholics wear them only means that they do not understand their significance (or that they're purposely trying to mock the Church, but I wouldn't know that for sure...) Thanks Ellie. I understand their use as prayer counters, I just never remember seeing any Catholic person I know wearing one in the same way jewelry is worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No it's not. It's something we use to pray one of our most beautiful and strongest prayers. I find it disrespectful to wear it, regardless of if you are Catholic or not. I wouldn't wear an important item/piece of clothing or anything that has a high significant value to other religions, just because I like it and find it "cute" :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There is an exception made for active military members in combat who might not otherwise be able to carry a rosary with them in a pocket. ETA: Here is an article- http://www.ewtn.com/library/Liturgy/zlitur365.htm It looks like wearing a rosary is not strictly forbidden by any part of the CCC, but since chances are people are not wearing them for the right reasons, it is frowned upon. A rosary worn for "decoration" is a definite no-no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 There is an exception made for active military members in combat who might not otherwise be able to carry a rosary with them in a pocket. ETA: Here is an article- http://www.ewtn.com/library/Liturgy/zlitur365.htm It looks like wearing a rosary is not strictly forbidden by any part of the CCC, but since chances are people are not wearing them for the right reasons, it is frowned upon. A rosary worn for "decoration" is a definite no-no. Thanks for the link! That article was really interesting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No it's not. It's something we use to pray one of our most beautiful and strongest prayers. I find it disrespectful to wear it, regardless of if you are Catholic or not. I wouldn't wear an important item/piece of clothing or anything that has a high significant value to other religions, just because I like it and find it "cute" :( This. And Ellie's post too, can't double quote on phone. Muslim prayer beads would be another example of something not to wear as a clothing accessory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No it's not. It's something we use to pray one of our most beautiful and strongest prayers. I find it disrespectful to wear it, regardless of if you are Catholic or not. I wouldn't wear an important item/piece of clothing or anything that has a high significant value to other religions, just because I like it and find it "cute" :( I'm not Catholic and this is how I think about it too. I wouldn't wear a Kippah as a decorative headpiece either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Sometimes clothing catalogues sell some weird accessories. I think it's odd to use religious items like that for fashion. But if someone uses it often, I would not particularly be surprised to see them carry it around that way, whether it is technically within the rules or not. It's a fairly logical way to keep it close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 No, but I've seen it. Here in fact it's not allowed in schools because it's also associated with a gang symbol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 It could be a cross necklace that looks very much like a rosary. I just noticed the upper-most necklace on this Macy's website, and the design is very similar to a rosary and it's being marketed as a necklace. http://www1.macys.com/shop/b/cross-necklaces-for-women/Pageindex,Productsperpage/1,40?id=71430 Not good. Boarders on being completely ignorant of the use of a rosary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Wearing a rosary can be a gang symbol. I don't remember which gangs, but some do wear it as a symbol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'm not Catholic, but I did know a nun who wore them around her neck, and who would give me one and hang it around my neck every time I saw her. I am certain she actually used them for prayer and not as a form of adornment however. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Thanks Ellie. I understand their use as prayer counters, I just never remember seeing any Catholic person I know wearing one in the same way jewelry is worn. And that's why. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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