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by Victor Hoagland (Author)
Praying the Rosary
This pocket-sized book is perfect to keep with you for whenever you have some free moments at home, at church or anywhere. The Scripture verse and brief meditation, as well as the beautiful traditional artwork will keep you focused on your prayer. This book explains the history, prayers, and Mysteries of the Rosary. It also contains the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (Sold in displays of 50)
This lovely and sturdy booklet contains everything you need to pray the Rosary wherever you are. It is the most economical Rosary guide available. These instructional pamphlets can be purchased in bulk for wide distribution. Pass on your love of Mary and Jesus by leaving a stack of these in church, at school, or the library--anywhere is a good place.
Informative, instructive and this prayer aid displays all the mysteries and prayers of the Holy Rosary. Praying the Rosary is vital for holiness as it deepens devotion to Mary, who guides us to Jesus. This meditative prayer reflects on Christ's life, fostering virtues like humility and charity. Each mystery strengthens spiritual discipline, uniting us with God's will. The Rosary combats sin, offers peace, and nurtures a contemplative heart, essential for sanctity. St. John Paul II said, "The Rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth." Its repetitive rhythm calms the soul, inviting grace and transforming daily life into a path toward holiness. Through Mary's intercession, the Rosary becomes a powerful tool for spiritual growth and divine closeness.
From Pope St. John Paul II:
The Rosary is the most popular of all the Marian devotions. It was revealed to St. Dominic by the Blessed Mother and begun in the fifteenth century by Alen de Rupe, a Dominican preacher. The Rosary combines both vocal and meditative prayer, and is treasured by all who use it.
On October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II published an apostolic letter titled "Rosarium Virginis Mariae." He called on Catholics to pray the Rosary and enter "the school of Mary," who knew Jesus Christ so well as His mother and His closest disciple. Though it is not mandatory, the pope suggested additions to the traditional fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. They are the Luminous Mysteries, or the Mysteries of Light, which include the mysteries of Christ's public ministry between His Baptism and His Passion. While leaving the use of these mysteries to the freedom of individuals and communities, Pope John Paul suggested that they may help to make the Rosary be a prayer centered on the life of Christ. The complete Rosary consists of twenty decades, but is further divided into four distinct parts, each containing five decades called the Joyful, the Luminous, the Sorrowful, and the Glorious Mysteries. The Mysteries of the Rosary symbolize important events from the lives of both our Lord and the Blessed Mother. Each decade contains one mystery, an "Our Father," ten "Hail Marys," a "Glory be to the Father," and the "Fatima Prayer."
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