A String And A Prayer – Eleanor Wiley & Maggie Oman Shannon

Description

A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads by Eleanor Wiley and Maggie Oman Shannon is a beautiful, practical guide to the ancient spiritual practice of prayer beads. Spanning cultures and faiths, prayer beads have long been a tool for mindfulness, meditation, and sacred connection — and this book invites you to create your own.

The authors explore the rich history and symbolism behind prayer beads, offering simple instructions for stringing your own meaningful strands using beads, charms, and found objects. With a collection of prayers, rituals, and meditations tailored to different life moments — from new beginnings to times of grief — A String and a Prayer transforms a timeless practice into something deeply personal and accessible.