Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! If you look closely, you might notice that the rosary worn by many Discalced Carmelite friars and nuns is a little different than other rosaries. The main difference is that these rosaries often have six decades, or groups of ten beads, instead of just five decades like the rosary most people carry in their pocket or purse or have hanging in their car. Why this extra decade?

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Br. John-Mary of Jesus Crucified, O.C.D.

Br. John-Mary is living in the Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Washington, DC. His ministries include teaching, spiritual direction, and retreats.

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