DIY: Making a Friar Rosary with Fr. Malachy Joseph, CFR

Fr. Malachy gives an in-depth tutorial on how the friars make their rosaries and how you can make one too!

[@RyanGr33n]

Ive been a disciple of Jesus for almost 30 years now… im definitely not Catholic, but I’ve recently been going through a really rough, traumatic season of life… I can’t sleep, I can’t eat, I cant focus, most of the time I’m barely holding it together. I found my grandmothers old rosary and I made up my own set of scriptures to recite that are meaningful to me right now for each bead, then I use the decades for different things to pray about… listing 10 reasons to worship, 10 people to pray for, 10 things I need to confess, etc… Ive found that it slows me down and keeps my mind from wandering off, it helps me to breathe.. its not hard for me to pray, it’s just hard for me to pray without hyperventilating or falling into tears or just forgetting what I was even doing. I guess you wouldn’t call it praying the rosary, but a liturgy of prayer using beads has been immensely helpful for me! I can keep it in my pocket or around my neck and any time I start feeling overwhelmed by life I have a simple way to ground myself and get my heart and mind back where they belong… It’s actually a really beautiful thing ❤

[@bloodwintertales5984]

I may not be of your faith but this video has helped me bring it to my residents. I’m working as a activities director for a senior citizen care facility and I found this video 2 weeks ago and I used it yo help them make there own for there prayers so thank you and I do wish you good luck on your journeys

[@liambrunner3026]

that's awesome that you can support the faith of your residents even if you're not a believer yourself

[@bloodwintertales5984]

@@liambrunner3026 we may not be of the same faith but my creator doesn’t believe in hating those who haven’t wronged us. Yes our religion have collided before but that was the past it wasn’t the people I meet today. Plus it helps me learn more about other religions

[@fuzzznutt]

Thank you for helping elderly Catholics with this. May God bless you.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Watching this as i'd love to learn to make rosaries

[@shelleyannkopecky1975]

My Dad passed 2 years ago and he faithfully made hundreds of rosaries for the church. I wanted to make wall rosaries for my brothers but i wanted it to have meaning towards my father and his devotion and love for Our Mother Mary. I not only loved your lesson but i prayed with you and felt joy and peace. Thank you God Be With You Amen

[@auntiecarol]

Funny where the rabbit hole of youtube leads! I am not a Christian, but I can certainly appreciate the quiet humility of a man of faith. Twenty minutes well spent.

[@BooBooKing]

Maybe Hindu?

[@wildcatphd]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I’m making a rosary as a gift for a dear friend who is Catholic and this was so easy to follow.

[@rosarypraylove414]

I have tried making this knot FOREVER, and seeing you do it, somehow clicked... Finally.. Thank you

[@oldwagon-pens]

Thank you Father for taking the time to show how you make a rosary.

[@MargaretUIUC]

That's what this old lady needs--a large-print rosary.

[@teresaharte1176]

I’m absolutely delighted to have come upon you, and to say a big congratulations on your ordination Fr, I’ve been saying the rosary for many many months now with “Fr Mark and Brother Malachy “ so now I know how to make rosery beads and that your a priest Fr. I’m from Ireland, so we all use beads here, maybe I’ll start up a little business 😂😂. May God bless and protect you Fr. Teresa Reeves

[@rozchristopherson648]

This is the way men make rosaries. God bless. 😊🙏

[@mariesankaraiah8402]

Thank you Father for showing us how to make our own Rosary.

[@nazarethsanchez8327]

Dearest Father. I greatly enjoyed this video and felt your enthusiastic spirit, while you prayerfully assembled your HABIT ROSARY. I particularly liked that you explained why your habit rosary has a simple cross, instead of a crucifix. I’ve always wondered why your order’s habit rosary never has the traditional crucifix. Now I know. Thank you Father for sharing this inspiring video and blessings on your current ministry.

[@chuezo8225]

Thank you for sharing, I am making one for my mother in law so she can do her nightly prayers. Was hesitant but after watching your video I will make it.

[@kathaus9688]

Hi Father, So good to see you! I have prayed many a Holy Rosary with you snd Fr. Mark Mary! So very sad about leaving your Rosary. Your instructions were very good! Be safe and God Bless! Ave Maria!

[@Know_The_Truth1]

This video got me into making rosaries, I want to say thank you that you made this video.

[@zanity777]

Thank you sooooo much, you saved my rosary project! I make rosaries to give away free; I was low on supplies and found these great wooden crosses that have their holes pierced on the side like yours and I couldn't get them attached! Since I have 2 rosaries to mail off I turned to KZbin hoping to find someone who was attaching crosses like this and there you are! Mother Mary is not only the un tier of knots she helps me make new ones for her rosaries! Thanks and God bless brother 🙂

[@ellem6050]

Father Malachy! What a wonderful surprise. I always say a rosary for you on a Saturday so it was great for you to suddenly appear on my KZbin feed today. Thanks for your rosary making instructions. God bless you, your work and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

[@IONov990]

I thought I'd never see him again on KZbin. He's handsome.

[@pritammajumdar4520]

I would regularly visit the church if he would be the priest. 😉

[@IONov990]

@@pritammajumdar4520 hahahaha. He is a cutie, isn't he?

[@pritammajumdar4520]

Yeah he surely is. Amen❤️ 😂

[@chriskozik2573]

Awesome insight: *the empty Cross on the rosary means >each of us is on it... taking it up with Jesus*< every day-St. Francis's challenge to us. So cool to see and learn how a rosary is made. Thank you, Fr. Malachy.... especially, too, for your vocation of prayer and service to others.

[@habaconia]

The Vibe is fantastic! Love just hanging with this guy through the video✌️

[@clareg845]

Thank you Father, Our Lady will keep you safe. A beautiful rosary well made

[@antonietatobar2452]

Buenos días Padre, es la primera vez que estoy escuchándolo, muchas bendiciones, esto no es casualidad , estaba oyendo la oración de todos los días , y en ese momento pare y me puse a ver cómo hacía su rosario, a mi me encanta hacer rosario, los hago y los dono a cada persona De la Iglesia, me gustaría seguir haciéndolos todos los días, me encanto sus enseñar Dios me lo Bendiga por siempre father Malichy

[@laudatosio332]

Thank you for this, Father 🙏

[@loella_]

Qué gusto volver a verte Padre Malachy

[@c.a.200]

So good to see you father! Please pray for me!

[@organicmonica]

This was such a beautiful video! Thank you for making it. Oh, and I love how CFRs are as insecure about the size of their rosaries as many other men are about the size of their trucks. Lol. Love your community!

[@colleenfrance]

Praise God! So great to see Fr. Malachy 🙌🏻🙏🏻✨alive and well! You’ve been in our prayers...excited to watch and make a rosary! Continued prayers for your safety and your amazing vocation to love and serve!

[@alexandriatownsend119]

Thank you, Father. This was awesome.

[@nigerninjer]

I have been watching this video again and again for almost a week and a half now! I really love this video. I watch it again and again to feed something in my mind. I would really like to have one certain rosary like this. I really love it! Thanks Father Malachy!

[@runningflaps]

I love this! I have been wanting to make a rosary for myself and was curious on the how-tos for length and barrel knots. You answered all my questions! Thank you!

[@Ellepiarr]

Ahhh! Fr. Malachi, soooo awesome to see you, again. God bless you on your journey.

[@jenniferdabovich7629]

I think my heart exploded when I saw this in my recommendations. I missed him so much.

[@jean-baptistedupont5967]

God bless you and everybody watching this video! Beautiful work, thank you for this!

[@clairekurdelak2913]

What a gift, for you to share this with us. Thank you!

[@italiantraditionalcatholic2390]

Puke

[@ukamakaobi4242]

Where do you buy the supplies to make the Rosary.

[@luisalbertochaya7552]

God bless you Father!!! Thank you very much!

[@livinggreen7630]

Yeeey. Father Malachy, how is Nicaragua? It is so lovely to see you. How is work over there going? What's your new community like?

[@idiaz2521]

Hi Fr Malachi, great to see you! I loved to watch this, I'll try to make Rosary. God bless you, my prayers with you. Blessing for your work in Guatemala. Greetings from Mexico. Please pray for Mexico our nation urgently 🇲🇽

[@tonipink70]

Hello Father, I like when u said baraboombarbim..nice. hihihi

[@paulhill7726]

Thank You!!!! May GOD continue to bless you

[@beware_ofdogg]

Thank you father. I’m a Christian, but I love to learn and I want to gift a rosary to friends and family

[@jude1515]

Well done and beautiful rosary. Prayers to you father.

[@TremoloHarmonica]

My Great Grandmother was a poor immigrant. Her rosary beads were seeds with a tiny hole in them.

[@KahanisGoldenBytes]

Just made my very first Rosary today. Thank you Fr !

[@ImposCoE]

He's a very charming and entertaining man to listen to.

[@DAquingil]

Beautiful work Father. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Making religious items is very therapeutic, and a wonderful way to incorporate prayer into our activities. I’ve carved a few religious pieces, and repaired some of the small statues for my church in New Orleans. I always find myself meditating on the lives of the saints as I work. God bless you, and thank you for your devotion.

[@TheJessie1949]

Thank you, Father...looking for exactly this and found it. God is Good

[@cheraybisaya]

I enjoy this vlog, God bless you more Fr. and all the priests all over the world!

[@lydiadillard4417]

I make mission rosaries. Basically the same one you make! And have always wanted to make a large one like the ones you wear. Thank you for sharing that! I loved that each one of you make your own rosaries.

[@daxvanbuerle4778]

Thank you Fr Malachy. God bless.

[@mandanaa9578]

Thank you, father. God bless you abundantly.

[@PeanutButterGobbler]

This is one of the holiest and kindest men I have ever met, so glad I got to experience his zeal for the lord on a pilgrimage

[@allanpaolomartinezorellana2390]

Thanks from Guatemala

[@emilymatienzo5922]

May God bless you! I bought all the materials today, and happily crafted along with your video. I re-used a “crucifix” and a “centerpiece” from an old rosary that had lost a bead. I made a gorgeous rosary with white wooden 12mm beads for the “Hail Marys” and red wooden 14 mm beads for the “Our Fathers.” I used black cording, like yours. I love it because it’s the first rosary I ever made. I’m going to have it blessed, and start praying with it right away. Thank you. To Jesus, through Mary! Peace.

[@JaisonLukose93]

Managed to fix my cross back onto my rosary, thanks to this video Father.

[@kvitravn6354]

Love you brother, may God bless and keep you.

[@wendyjansen2272]

Thank you Fr, my Rosary that I bought in Israel broke and I've kept the beads in a container on my home Altar till finding cord to fix it. Upon finding your video it has made it so much easier and now I would like to also make Rosaries for others. May God always bless you and our Mother Mary always cover you with her mantle.🙏🙏

[@shellypinheiro6354]

Love you Father,❤️ i watched this vedio at least 9 times (i already know how to make a rosary and after watching this vedio i made my own😃)

[@bronagh101]

Great to get an update and to pray with you, Fr Malachy. Tell us about your work and the spiritual journey, how is going? Praying for you

[@lesley4928]

Thank you, Father Malachy, you have shared a wonderful gift here - I am sure this video will help many people. I pray that you are safe and well! May God bless you always (and may He help everyone to remember to wear eye protection when using power tools!). 😊🙏

[@helenl.7853]

Thank you Father. God Bless you

[@mayarada2059]

Wow , absolutely beautiful rosary beads you had Father , I made my own hand made and I love using it everyday .

[@teresadinnie3110]

Beautiful, thanks Father.

[@sherrydesmarais7032]

Thank you Father, I am forever having to repair my husband’s Rosary and never get it quite right. Lol! Now I’ll be able to! God Bless!

[@Intrepid_Insomniac]

Beautiful, thank you! 🙏🏻🕊️

[@raksimoniquepersonalfinanc9514]

Thanks for filming this. It was so relaxing and filling 🥰

[@epic5945]

I love these rosaries. I use 10 mm or bigger and I’m making one that contains all the rosary mysteries and it could be up to 5 feet long. Thank you Father Malachi. I’m so glad to see you.

[@MonicaJoseph2010]

Excellent, thank you Friar!

[@fuzzznutt]

Thank you for this video. It's very well done. I have to re-string a rosary that my students brought back for me from the Holy Land--and now I can!

[@micheleunsworth5412]

Thank you so much Fr. Malachy! Brilliant Job - Double Thumbs Up!! God Bless You Brother and Keep the Faith!!!

[@lydiapereira1942]

Thank you Fr Malachi. Brilliant work.

[@theologyforlaymen8179]

Thank you for sharing this Fr.

[@martinanoctor6615]

Beautiful tutorial 🙏🏻

[@elizabethsmith38]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@antoniaperlacia795]

Thank you!! great explanation and gorgeous rosary.

[@rosariodecastro1842]

Hello Fr. Malachy. Thank you so much for this video. I make rosaries using nylon cords, but this time I will also try the paracord and praying the Hail Mary altogether. I know that the time will come when the world will need these rosaries. Regards from rose, Marikina City, Philippines. ❤

[@annefield5391]

This is FuNn! Thank you! Gratias Padre!

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Thanks for sharing with us all! I really like how you crafted the Rosary! Share the Peace

[@kenshores9900]

Thank you and may God Bless you.

[@carmie5881]

So cool, thanks for the instructions. Love the end product. 🙂

[@truckmetal13]

Thank you for inspiration 💕

[@carolinet6068]

Hi Father Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@fairywatson6964]

Thank you so much Fr Malachy! I needed this to learn and will post a picture after I make 🙏🏽♥️

[@maricagauci7969]

What a nice idea you gave us this morning you made my day more happy thank you and God bless you.

[@shafur3]

Very beautiful. Thank you Father.🙏🙏🙏🌹📿

[@pattiwiser388]

Love this God Bless you also🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@fatherchakritcssr3422]

Thank you father sharing and may God bless you.

[@marialiedel7971]

We miss you so much Fr. Malachy!!❤

[@veronicatampus5461]

Fr. thank you so much for sharing this video and I love when you pray while doing it. God bless you Fr.

[@Pershing6]

Thank you for this, Father. Just made my first rosary. Not tricksie at all.

[@neuro-mm8in]

Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@johnslaughter5475]

Thank you, Father. I enjoyed this. I'm considering starting to make Rosaries. BTW, the seat cut you made in the 2 pieces of the cross are called a half-lap joint. It is one of the strongest joints in the woodworking community.

[@thequarantinecatholic]

This is such a cool video!!! Providing the back story of how y'all made your own Rosaries is so interesting. Very enjoyable and thank you for making this so user friendly!! Great video, thank you for posting Father Malachy Joseph!!

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I have a rosary bracelet to make it a whole rosary I've got to go four times around and then 3 beats it gives me great peace I actually am in the process of learning how to make them so if the worst should happen and it should ever get broken or need a repair I could do that but I'm very grateful for this piece I'm sorry you lost yours it's nice to see you make a new one too

[@crypto_riddler8012]

Love Guatemala City. The people and country are awesome.

[@jonislas9251]

Love it!!!

[@loveulord1941]

Beautifull, God bless you

[@francessde4355]

Thank you for showing us how to make a rosary, I am going to attempt to make a rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows, 7 decades of 7 hail Marys with Our Father bead in between, I hope that I will succeed

[@reidunfyn7088]

Thank you - I also love to make rosaries and I love to see how other people make them. I think we have our special custom how to make a rosary. I specially like the way you made the cross. Very beautiful. Thank you. God bless you

[@angelaprinc6068]

Thank you for this! I just wrote an online lesson for the families of our Religious Education program on how to make your own rosary with clay at home yesterday and your video popped up so I had to add it! Prayers for you all from Prague, Czech Republic.

[@awaisjalal3657]

Wonderful father