October is a special time dedicated to praying the Rosary. This year, we can give our prayer a more missionary spirit by choosing the “Rosary of Hope,” handcrafted by women from the Pokot community in Kenya.
The Pokot are an ethnic community living in northwestern Kenya. Their lives are modest, and families rely mainly on raising cattle, goats, and camels. Women carry many daily responsibilities, including caring for children, preparing meals, fetching water, collecting firewood, and working in small fields.
During the dry season, when farming is not possible, many women make colourful beaded jewellery. With the support of the Comboni Missionaries, they have also learned to craft rosaries.
Making a single rosary takes around three to four hours of patient, precise work. For these women, however, it is more than just an activity for the dry season. The income they earn helps them buy food, support their households, and pay for their children's education.
Claudina is one of the women whose life has been changed by this work. Making rosaries enabled her to continue her education, and she is now studying at a college. Her mother also makes rosaries, and the income she earns allows her to run a small shop and finance the education of her other children.
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The Rosary of Hope with the Dehonian Cross
The rosaries specially made for us are truly unique. Each one is handcrafted by women in Kenya and features a Dehonian cross at the end – a symbol of Christ’s love and sacrifice, through which He gave His life for us. It is also a beautiful reminder of the purpose of this initiative: bringing prayer together with practical help for others.
The rosary is made in the colours of the Missionary Rosary. Each of its five colours represents a different continent: 🔴 red – the Americas, 🟡 yellow – Asia, 🟢 green – Africa, 🔵 blue – Australia and Oceania, ⚪ white – Europe.
In this way, as we pray, we can remember the Church and all those who proclaim the Gospel around the world.
How to Receive the Rosary of Hope?
If you would like to receive a rosary from Kenya, please make a payment of 25 PLN to our mission account, with the reference “Rosary of Hope”. PLEASE NOTE: We only ship rosaries within Poland.
If you are ordering more than one rosary, please indicate the number of rosaries in the payment reference. Account details:
Secretariat for Foreign Missions of the Priests of the Sacred Heart
ul. Rakowa 11, 10-185 Olsztyn, Poland
Account number: PLN 79 1600 1462 1847 3641 5000 0008
Payment reference: Rosary of Hope + number of rosaries
Of the 25 PLN payment, 20 PLN goes directly to the woman who makes the rosary, while the remaining 5 PLN covers shipping costs.
You are also welcome to make a larger donation. All additional funds will go towards supporting Pokot women, helping their families, financing their children's education, and building a better future for their communities.
