America 250 Rosary — In the Spring of 2026, a confluence of events occurred that resulted in me making this series of nine rosaries, my America 250 Novena of Rosaries.

This rosary is a good example of just allowing the Holy Spirit to guide every aspect. I started this one thinking I'd have white beads included but as I made it, I changed that. Unlike most other rosaries I make, I assembled all of the beads on this before I even had a crucifix and a centerpiece picked out. So, the beads are 8mm red and blue Czech glass beads. The wood-colored beads are actually brown picture jasper beads; for me, the wood look though is a nod to the wood of the cross. The centerpiece is metal with an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The crucifix, unlike all of the other parts, is recycled. I can't tell you why I did that, I was just looking at my supply of crucifixes and something told me to put this one on there. A metal-colored American flag hangs on the side. The chain, eye pins, and jump rings are all silver-plated steel.