A rosary is a string of beads used in Christian prayer, particularly in the Catholic tradition. It typically consists of 53 small beads, known as Hail Mary beads, and six larger beads, called Our Father beads, arranged in a specific pattern. The rosary helps individuals keep track of their prayers, which often include the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Glory Be. The rosary is used to meditate on the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. Each set of ten Hail Mary prayers is called a decade, and each decade is associated with specific events, known as mysteries, from the lives of Jesus and Mary.