PRAYING THE FRANCISCAN CROWN

Praying the Franciscan Crown is like praying the Rosary.  But it has seven decades celebrating the seven joys of Mary.

This devotional practice orginated within the Franciscan tradition and dates back to 1422.

At left are pictures of the mysteries contemplated in praying the Franciscan Crown. They are from wood-in-lay representations created by Fr. Bartholomew Kestell, Capuchin, and are now displayed at Monte Alverno Retreat Center.

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