Gebetsliga Releases New Medal, Rosaries
The Emperor Karl League of Prayer USA / Canada is pleased to announce the release of a new Sterling Silver medal and two new Rosaries.
Thanks to the generous patronage of Mr. Daniel Hoven, the Gebetsliga was able to commission and produce a new sterling silver medal of Blessed Karl. Modeled on the Beatification medal from 2004, the front of the medal reads: Beatvs Carolvs e Domo Austriae Imperator et Rex - Blessed Karl of the House of Austria, Emperor and King, while the back reads: Fiat Volvntvs Tva - Thy Will be Done. Hand-struck of .925 Sterling Silver in Rome, Italy, the medal carries a silver hallmark as well as a jump loop to connect to a chain or cord.
Two new rosaries have also been made available: a blue crystal Rosary in a brown leather case and an Olive Wood bead Rosary in a khaki leather case. Made in Italy, each Rosary is made using brass hardware finished in a silver patina. The Rosary’s centerpiece features the iconic image of Blessed Karl from the Beatification in 2004, while the obverse displays the Gebestliga coat of arms. Each Rosary comes in a handmade Italian leather case that is foil-embossed with the Gebestliga coat of arms. These Rosaries compliment two others released in the online store in 2019 and 2020.
Blessed Karl lived in a state of interior prayer despite the heavy responsibilities and obstacles as Emperor and King. Even in the worst of times, he exuded a deep serenity, leading one witness to testify: “His face and his whole being seemed to say, ‘Thy Will be done.’” He prayed before every meeting and every decision. His day began with Holy Mass, and always included the Rosary, even one time when Zita had to interrupt him 15 minutes before midnight during an important meeting in order for him to say it. Tenderly devoted to Our Lady from childhood, Blessed Karl entrusted his marriage to her protection. He was known to completely wear out Rosary beads from praying so many Rosaries on the front.
The new medal and Rosaries are the ideal companion for members of The League of Prayer and those seeking to cultivate devotion to Our Lady and Blessed Karl of Austria.