Absolutely -- the beads are only a counting tool. Please do not overlook contemplative prayer though -- putting yourself in the presence of a scriptural scene is a way you can put yourself at Jesus' feet, to learn something.

Fun fact: the word "beads" actually comes from an old anglo-saxon word, bede, which means to pray.

Absolutely -- the beads are only a counting tool. Please do not overlook contemplative prayer though -- putting yourself in the presence of a scriptural scene is a way you can put yourself at Jesus' feet, to learn something.