Live Blog Notice: This post serves as our active, running dispatch from the Mater Dei Rosary Workshop held at Mary the Queen Parish in Belfast, Neopolitan, Fairview, Quezon City. Throughout Saturday, September 12, 2026, John Michael Angelo will post real-time updates, photos, craftsmanship takeaways, and practical reflections beginning at 7:00 AM through the close of the workshop at 4:00 PM. Keep this page bookmarked and refresh periodically for new log entries.
There is a unique stillness that comes with working with your hands for the Lord. Today, Saturday, September 12, 2026, Steps & Sanctuary is on the ground at Mary the Queen Parish in Fairview, Quezon City, to take part in the comprehensive Mater Dei Rosary Workshop.
Over the course of nine hours, participants will learn the manual discipline behind five distinct sacred pieces:
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Paracord Rosary
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Eye-pin Rosary
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Car Rosary
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St. Benedict Bracelet
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Rosary Bracelet
Follow our running live log below for dispatches straight from the parish worktables.
Live Dispatch Log: Saturday, September 12, 2026
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7:00 AM — Call Time & Early Arrival (Fairview)
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Status: Dispatched
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The morning air around Belfast Avenue and Neopolitan is calm. Arriving early at the Mary the Queen Parish grounds before the 8:00 AM formal start to settle in, offer morning intentions, and survey the workshop venue. Setting up our mobile dispatch station.
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8:00 AM — Opening Prayer, Assembly & Materials Distribution
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Unboxing the workshop kits: spools of military-grade paracord, brass and silver eye-pins, pliers, centerpiece medals, Saint Benedict Jubilee medallions, and assorted beads.
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10:00 AM — Session 1: Tying the Knots (Paracord & Rugged Carry)
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Learning cord tension, uniform loop spacing, and the structural durability needed to craft a heavy-duty paracord rosary.
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12:00 PM — Midday Angelus & Fellowship Break
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Pausing for midday prayer, communal lunch, and fellowship with fellow Marian crafters and ministry volunteers.
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1:00 PM — Session 2: Precision Looping (Eye-Pin & Traditional Chain Rosaries)
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Transitioning from cord to wire work. Mastering round-nose pliers to make uniform eye-pin loops without weakening the links.
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2:30 PM — Session 3: Everyday Wearables (Car Rosaries & Saint Benedict Bracelets)
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Assembling compact single-decade vehicle rosaries and securing corded Saint Benedict protection bracelets with custom sliding knots.
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4:00 PM — Final Assembly, Blessing of the Sacramentals & Sign-Off
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Status: [Upcoming / Live Update Pending]
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Presenting the finished handiwork for the priest’s blessing and reflecting on the transformation from loose raw components to durable instruments of prayer.
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Workshop Tracking Matrix
| Sacramental Craft | Core Challenge / Technique | Intended Everyday Use |
| Paracord Rosary | Consistent knot tension & spacing | High-durability travel, outdoor, and daily gym bag carry |
| Eye-Pin Rosary | Clean wire bending without kinks | Traditional bedside, altar, or chapel meditation |
| Car Rosary | Balanced clasp length & drop | Rearview mirror reminder of road safety and blessing |
| St. Benedict Bracelet | Sliding knot precision & medal alignment | Subtle daily spiritual protection and personal witness |
| Rosary Bracelet | Secure closure & comfortable wrist fit | Discreet decade prayer during commutes and desk breaks |
Refresh this page throughout the day as we upload real-time progress notes, technique observations, and photos directly from the workshop tables at Mary the Queen Parish.
Are you currently praying with a handmade rosary, or have you ever tried your hand at wire-wrapping and paracord knotting? Drop your personal prayer requests in the comments below—I will gladly offer a decade for your intentions as we string these beads today!