is it wrong (or at least considered bad taste) to wear a Rosary like a neckless?
2006-08-12 16:01:42 · 13 answers · asked by Level 3 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Rosary is not a piece of jewelry.
The Rosary is a tool that can be used by anyone in prayer.
The Rosary is rarely worn. Some religious sisters in habits wear them.
If you choose to wear a Rosary then remember to behave accordingly. Just like wearing a Cross or Crucifix, you are telling the world that you believe in and are trying to live the Gospel message.
With love in Christ.
2006-08-12 16:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's seen as abusing the rosary. The rosary was not made to wear as a necklace, it was made to hold when saying prayers. I hate it when celebrities wear them. I asked my dad about this a while ago and he said that as long as the rosary has not been blessed, than it really isn't abusing it. If you have a blessed rosary and wear it like a piece of jewelry, the Catholic church is highly offended by it. I was raised Catholic...
2006-08-12 23:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by Rikki-Tikki-Tavi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon why you are wearing it. I have seen it done, but usually by a nun, and under their outer coat.
I wouldn't reccommend it, becasue it is more of a prayer aid and guide than a necklace. There are many necklaces with crosses or devotional medals that you can find if you are looking for something like that.
2006-08-12 23:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of my family are Catholic and they never do that. A Rosary is for prayer, not for jewelry.
2006-08-12 23:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by Abriel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The rosary is a tool for prayer, not fashion.
It was created to teach those who could not read or have access to the Bible about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It is also a form of bible learning, meditation, and prayer to enhance spirituality and our relationship with Jesus.
2006-08-12 23:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. you can wear it as a necklace. they even come out with a rosary that you can wear as a ring.
2006-08-12 23:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by s_poetronegoro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is or not, but I used to wear mine as a necklace (mind you, I'm not really catholic, but my family was.) They never told me "That's in bad taste." So I'm assuming no.
2006-08-12 23:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by Pixie-elf 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know except I have always heard them describe as worry beads and to be used by the hands when praying and not as jewelry!@
2006-08-12 23:04:46 · answer #8 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes....it's not jewelry it's to be used to help keep count when saying certain prayers. LOL
2006-08-12 23:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard it is bad luck and then i have also heard it doesn't matter so I guess it is up to you
2006-08-12 23:08:58 · answer #10 · answered by TheWonderer878398 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋