At the age of 76 I walk approx. 6 miles / 10 kilometres almost every day … I have formed the habit of saying the ROSARY from the HALO APP on my iPhone using my earphones - following the Mysteries carefully explained by BISHOP BARRON … it has drew me closer to our Blessed Mother indeed thanks in no small part to Bishop Barron. 👌🏼 Now as a Deputy Grand Knight with the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS in our parish I often recite the Rosary approximately 20 minutes before the weekend Masses from the pulpit. Hopefully more churches with the presence of the K.of C. will consider this practice. ✝️
fellow KC GK here, I pray the Rosary everyday, am, pm. At our KC mtgs we pray a decade. In the church it is said after the daily mass. I wish more people could understand how effective the Roasay is!!
Growing up, we were encouraged to talk to God like we talk to people. The rosary is very repetitive. Then in a dream, I was inspired to start praying the rosary more regularly. Instead of saying it orally I start saying word by word in my head. It took 3 to 4 times longer. For each mystery my imagination and emotions started to come in play. There are things you read or heard about like unconditional love but it is on another level when God shows the true meaning. Pray with your mind , heart and soul with the righteous intentions and attitude Our Blessed Mother will be there to guide you. May God’s Grace shower all who prays the rosary
The part of the rosary that I am absolutely connected to and moved by is when the rosary tells me, the Lord is with her. This for me means Mary's Son is there in her midst hearing us talk to her, request her intercession. I feel it in my inner being that Christ is indeed with her, always hearing our interaction.
I can't go to sleep until I've said my rosary. I know it isn't my passport to heaven but it's my devotion to Mary and I know it makes me feel safe. The plus side it annoys the devil x
Let’s not forget the Rosary is from heaven. Also like the Divine Mercy Chaplet. We are praying words from Heaven and from the bible. We are praying the bible!
I listen to Bishop Barron pray the rosary on the hollow app. I speed up the tempo and it’s the same as a meditation for me. I use ear phones. It allows me to find rhythm and focus clears my mind as meditation does
I make it a habit to pray 🙏 the 4 mysteries of the holy rosary while doing my morning walk with our Blessed Lady,Jesus and my Guardian Angel 😇 🙏 ❤️ with the Gregorian chant as a background..what a wonderful feeling of profound peace it is afterwards ❤️ 😊
I remember the era after Vatican II and the confusion that was so prevalent in the Church. A former pastor from our parish was formed during that time and admitted he needed to be catechized when he entered seminary. We can go far afield but God brings the humble heart back to himself. Not to worry.
Like many, I have my testimony regarding the rosary. Mother Mary has interceded for me with some results completely explicit especially prayers that have been answered for my son who is struggling addiction.
Me either but, I think his explanation kind of explains it. Growing up in the late 60's/early 70's, there were WAY TOO MANY self-proclaimed know it all's on this planet. Too many chiefs, not enuff Indians (so to speak) It was a rough time for the Church, Society and, Mankind in general. It was a messed-up era! We need to get back to what the Lord wants us to do and stop trying to micro-manage all things Devine
65 and only started Praying The Rosary in the last few years. As a child of the 60's we never learnt about the mysteries. Making up for lost time. Rosary always in my pocket, bag under pillow. Always being used. Holy Spirit teach us to Pray
Stumbled on you and happy to find this. I’m a cradle Catholic so nice to see calm and true conversations. I do both justice and the rosary….but I will admit as a woman I have adjusted the prayers a bit. I am aware of our traditions and how we have been given our prayers and still they all come through human beings and there are human errors, mistakes in translations and our Church does change over time. Women in our faith….perhaps this is the challenge of our time? We only know the past through stories and across time the stories do change.
I grew up with parents and family praying the rosary often. Particularly my mother prayed the rosary with the most sincere devotion and purpose. As far as I know none of the major intentions that we/they prayed for were ever answered. I still say the hail Mary and encourage my teenage son to say the rosary. I honestly don't know why.
No. Prayers are always answered, not in the way we sometimes expect. It may come with the grace to cope with the problem. Ask atheist how often depressed they are , these are what a Christian do not suffer because of prayers.
@goodman4093 No prayer are not always answered. Yes sometimes other good/blessings may come about that we were not praying for but quite simply prayers are not answered. Example: people pray for end of suffering, conflict, pain, distress etc, etc and they die with suffering, conflict, pain, distress etc, etc. It can not be argued that those prayers were answered.
@user-wo7rz3yn4o if your prayers are not answered, maybe it is time for you to discern (a different form of prayer) . For instance , prayer(mumblings of words) can not wish conflict, disaster, or wars away. In this case, discernment (prayer to action) is needed to know how to fight that battle. Edit: during covid years, it was through prayer, I heard God the father spoke to me "eat garlic and onions" then I obeyed(action). A few hours later I was cured. AT other times when sick, I discerned I needed to visit the hospital.
When we visited my grandparents (on Mom's side of the family) Nana would open the door and the rosary was always in her hand. Then she would put it in the pocket of her apron. I am sure once we left, she would take it out and continue. Being Portuguese, our Lady of Fatima statue was in her home, in our house and now in my home (oldest daughter has one too). I would miss Mary if she wasn't in our home. (The statue traveled with us in our RV when we moved to another state, I would never let her go with the movers!!
I must agree with Bishop Barron. I dislike just rattling through the Rosary in around 15 minutes. It trivialises it, almost like turning a Tibetan prayer wheel.
Has anyone been able to complete the rosary without distraction? We have been failing miserably even though we start the rosary with a request for grace to complete the rosary without any other thoughts. Are we not entitled for such grace?
I haven’t had any success, my mind would wonder about what need to be done, ingredients I need for a recipes, thoughts about my kids just random thoughts.
A priest told me what to do; make these thoughts also your intentions. (In addition to the intentions you gave at the start of the Rosary). I hope that makes sense, he was better at explaining.
I do too, and the moment I realise it, I bring myself back into the moment and ask the Holy Spirit to help. God is merciful, let us never forget that. Peace be with you.🌹🌹🕯🕯➕
I find your clickbait to be offensive, particularly in relation to Bishop Barron. Have you discussed this with him and received permission from Bishop Barron?
11, minutes never in my life meet a Irish person who didn't say a rosary that didn't last at least 40 minutes. Meet Irish people who complained the hallow app rosary is missing alot of prayers😂 Priests only lasting 11 minutes might explain alot.
I just don’t understand where the concept of praying to Mary, or any other past Christian comes from. I don’t know of any Scripture that supports that belief. No one comes to the Father except by the Son. Jesus only gave us one model prayer to pray. Of course that doesn’t mean it’s all we pray, but it’s clear the format of prayer is to pray to the Father.
I have lost my faith years ago funny enough i have started getting interested in the psalms i was brought up protestant the rosary sound interesting but as I'm from Glasgow Scotland i would like to get my faith back i have a question for the group dose the rosary praying work if it does i might give it a try
Hi I think God is calling you as these thoughts don't come from nowhere. I belong to St Thomas the Apostle in Riddrie Glasgow where there are groups of people finding or renewing their faith in the Neocatechumenal Way. It brought me and my husband back to the church after many years away from Church.I'll keep you in my prayers.
Meditating on the Life of Jesus and praising God.... by saying the Holy Rosary is so very much rewarding. We have a Mother who wants us closer to her Son, Jesus and who prays and intercedes for us and hear our petitions. Thank you Jesus for giving us you Mother at the cross.🌹🌹🕯🕯
Jesus is grace. Mary was full of Jesus. That’s the reality for all Christians today. Jesus lives in His people covering them with grace. We go directly to the throne of grace for help in the time of need, that’s how we are told to seek in prayer. Is Mary on the throne? If not, you’re doing bad here!
I stopped praying the rosary, because I was subjected to terrible demonic spiritual mental and even physical attacks. I stopped praying and the attacks also stopped. I would always give special attention for the release of souls in purgatory. FACT
How does the rosary not conflict with: Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
@@marymc6823 An entire religion doesn't promote the saying of Psalm 136 once or more a day. Psalm 136 recognizes God and God alone. Psalm 136 doesn't include the use of beads. I notice you didn't reference Matthew 6:6 - "pray to thy FATHER"
Because meditation is the key. You don't pray the Rosary by just saying the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer. You meditate on the life of Christ as you pray them. When Catholics recite the twelve prayers that form a decade of the rosary, they meditate on the mystery associated with that decade. If they merely recite the prayers, whether vocally or silently, they’re missing the essence of the rosary. Critics, not knowing about the meditation part, imagine the rosary must be boring, uselessly repetitious, and meaningless. It is the meditation on the mysteries that gives the rosary its staying power. The Joyful Mysteries are these: the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), the Visitation (Luke 1:40-56), the Nativity (Luke 2:6-20), the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:21-39), and the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-51). Luminous Mysteries: The Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3:13-17), The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11), The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:1-15), Jesus’ The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13), The Institution of the Eucharist (Matthew 26:26-30) Then come the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden (Matt. 26:36-46), the Scourging (Matt. 27:26), the Crowning with Thorns (Matt. 27:29), the Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17), and the Crucifixion (Luke 23:33-46). The final Mysteries are the Glorious: the Resurrection (Luke 24:1-12), the Ascension (Luke 24:50-51), the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4), the Assumption of Mary into Heaven (Rev. 12), and her Coronation (cf. Rev. 12:1). As you pray the Rosary, eventually it would not just become a simple and repetitive prayer. Ps. According to Matthew 6:6, Catholics understand that true prayer is not about seeking external validation or admiration from others, but rather about having a genuine, heartfelt conversation with God. The verse warns against “practicing [one’s] piety before men in order to be seen by them” (RSVCE), as this approach yields no reward from God. By embracing this understanding of Matthew 6:6, Catholics can deepen their prayer lives and cultivate a more authentic, intimate relationship with God. What I don't understand is what is your understanding of this verse's connection to the Rosary?
@@brucedavenport7016 Psalm 136 is a hymn of thanksgiving in the Catholic tradition, attributed to King David. It is a liturgical psalm, often sung in antiphonal fashion, with a refrain that emphasizes God’s everlasting mercy. It is a rich and meaningful hymn in the Catholic tradition, praising God’s goodness, mercy, and enduring love. Its refrain, “for his steadfast love endures forever,” is a powerful expression of faith and trust, emphasizing God’s unwavering commitment to His people. Just a little trivia about the praying with beads, the Catholic prayer beads, commonly known as the Rosary, have their roots in early Christian prayer practices. While its exact origin is unclear, historians agree that the use of beads for counting prayers dates back to the 3rd century. Christian hermits and monks in Egypt, known as Desert Fathers, used stones or prayer ropes to keep track of the 150 Psalms.
@@ladybrunette You're repeating the catholic justification for using repetitive prayer. The Bible says don't do it. It doesn't matter that you call it "meditation" The rosary mentions Mary 14 times. Matthew 6:6 says "pray to thy father" There is no scripture that even infers you should repetitively "meditate" to the mother of the Son of God.
But surely Mary is Miriam…why change her name…would it be due to the church ridding itself of its Jewish roots and thus growing a Greco Roman identity…The Saviour was/is a Jew…Yeshua. The anti-Semitic writings of the church fathers make appalling references to the Jews…quite shocking reading..and yet they are a covenant people and gentiles are the wild root grafted in who are warned to be humble about their position.
The true Jewish religion is the religion of Christ, not the pharisees that is now known as Judaism. Israel is the Church, the false religion of modern Jews as nothing in common with the religion of the Old Covenant except for appearances.
@ Very good question; worth researching. All the works of the church fathers are available to read…I’d encourage you to read them. But here is just one example: John Chrysostom “The synagogue is worse than a brothel…it is the den of scoundrels and the repair of wild beasts…the temple of demons devoted to idolatrous cults…the refuge of brigands and dabauchees, and the cavern of devils. It is a criminal assembly of Jews…a place of meeting for the assassins of Christ… a house worse than a drinking shop…a den of thieves, a house of ill fame, a dwelling of iniquity, the refuge of devils, a gulf and a abyss of perdition."…"I would say the same things about their souls… As for me, I hate the synagogue…I hate the Jews for the same reason.” Ironically his name means golden mouth. You could also just look at the Wikipedia page for Antisemitism in Christianity.
My Grandmother's example of praying the rosary saved my son and I from abortion.
Thanks be to God for your Grandmothers faith!
At the age of 76 I walk approx. 6 miles / 10 kilometres almost every day … I have formed the habit of saying the ROSARY from the HALO APP on my iPhone using my earphones - following the Mysteries carefully explained by BISHOP BARRON … it has drew me closer to our Blessed Mother indeed thanks in no small part to Bishop Barron. 👌🏼 Now as a Deputy Grand Knight with the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS in our parish I often recite the Rosary approximately 20 minutes before the weekend Masses from the pulpit. Hopefully more churches with the presence of the K.of C. will consider this practice. ✝️
fellow KC GK here, I pray the Rosary everyday, am, pm. At our KC mtgs we pray a decade. In the church it is said after the daily mass. I wish more people could understand how effective the Roasay is!!
Go K of C! An amazing organization that I am a proud member of for 46 years. (and, we make some wicked good fried chicken at our council 861)
Me too xxc
Is that akin to paganism
I love saying the rosary 🙏
Growing up, we were encouraged to talk to God like we talk to people. The rosary is very repetitive. Then in a dream, I was inspired to start praying the rosary more regularly. Instead of saying it orally I start saying word by word in my head. It took 3 to 4 times longer. For each mystery my imagination and emotions started to come in play. There are things you read or heard about like unconditional love but it is on another level when God shows the true meaning. Pray with your mind , heart and soul with the righteous intentions and attitude Our Blessed Mother will be there to guide you. May God’s Grace shower all who prays the rosary
Great inspiration. Thank you
I totally agree with John Duffy's comment above! Your comment is extremely inspirational and encouraging. Thank you so much to you both.
I pray Our Father this way.
@@marktaylor2502 Beautiful! God bless you.
I started praying the Rosary during COVID. ✝️
We did too and we still continue every day, by God's Grace. God bless you.
Mother of God, please pray and intercede for us.🌹🌹🌹🕯🕯
Running long distance is a good time to do the rosary, about 1 every 2 miles--surround your town with prayer, literally.
That's how I survived running the Comrades Marathon for the last couple of times... :)
The part of the rosary that I am absolutely connected to and moved by is when the rosary tells me, the Lord is with her. This for me means Mary's Son is there in her midst hearing us talk to her, request her intercession. I feel it in my inner being that Christ is indeed with her, always hearing our interaction.
I can't go to sleep until I've said my rosary. I know it isn't my passport to heaven but it's my devotion to Mary and I know it makes me feel safe.
The plus side it annoys the devil x
@@bernadetteshinton6236 ✝️
Let’s not forget the Rosary is from heaven. Also like the Divine Mercy Chaplet. We are praying words from Heaven and from the bible. We are praying the bible!
I listen to Bishop Barron pray the rosary on the hollow app. I speed up the tempo and it’s the same as a meditation for me. I use ear phones. It allows me to find rhythm and focus clears my mind as meditation does
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I believe the rosary is a meditative prayer.
I make it a habit to pray 🙏 the 4 mysteries of the holy rosary while doing my morning walk with our Blessed Lady,Jesus and my Guardian Angel 😇 🙏 ❤️ with the Gregorian chant as a background..what a wonderful feeling of profound peace it is afterwards ❤️ 😊
I remember the era after Vatican II and the confusion that was so prevalent in the Church. A former pastor from our parish was formed during that time and admitted he needed to be catechized when he entered seminary. We can go far afield but God brings the humble heart back to himself. Not to worry.
Humility is, a great virtue. Blessed are they who possess t
It's a powerful weapon for me I use to be terrified of the dark and occasionally had disturbed sleep I'm no longer afraid.
Beads as a weapon?
I love these two together.
Like many, I have my testimony regarding the rosary. Mother Mary has interceded for me with some results completely explicit especially prayers that have been answered for my son who is struggling addiction.
Never heard of a priest not praying the rosary before
Me either but, I think his explanation kind of explains it. Growing up in the late 60's/early 70's, there were WAY TOO MANY self-proclaimed know it all's on this planet. Too many chiefs, not enuff Indians (so to speak) It was a rough time for the Church, Society and, Mankind in general. It was a messed-up era! We need to get back to what the Lord wants us to do and stop trying to micro-manage all things Devine
I walk for 40 mins a day and pray the rosary during this time. I’m being healthy spiritually and physically❤
I wish more Catholic men would pray the rosary.
65 and only started Praying The Rosary in the last few years.
As a child of the 60's we never learnt about the mysteries.
Making up for lost time.
Rosary always in my pocket, bag under pillow.
Always being used.
Holy Spirit teach us to Pray
Stumbled on you and happy to find this. I’m a cradle Catholic so nice to see calm and true conversations. I do both justice and the rosary….but I will admit as a woman I have adjusted the prayers a bit. I am aware of our traditions and how we have been given our prayers and still they all come through human beings and there are human errors, mistakes in translations and our Church does change over time. Women in our faith….perhaps this is the challenge of our time? We only know the past through stories and across time the stories do change.
Is the our father a part of the rosary prayer?
@@_ready__ Yes absolutely! Each decade is started with The Our Father.➕
@@Meraikie are you praying for the earthly kingdom to come as was promised to the Jews?
I grew up with parents and family praying the rosary often. Particularly my mother prayed the rosary with the most sincere devotion and purpose. As far as I know none of the major intentions that we/they prayed for were ever answered. I still say the hail Mary and encourage my teenage son to say the rosary. I honestly don't know why.
No. Prayers are always answered, not in the way we sometimes expect.
It may come with the grace to cope with the problem. Ask atheist how often depressed they are , these are what a Christian do not suffer because of prayers.
@goodman4093 No prayer are not always answered. Yes sometimes other good/blessings may come about that we were not praying for but quite simply prayers are not answered. Example: people pray for end of suffering, conflict, pain, distress etc, etc and they die with suffering, conflict, pain, distress etc, etc. It can not be argued that those prayers were answered.
@user-wo7rz3yn4o if your prayers are not answered, maybe it is time for you to discern (a different form of prayer) .
For instance , prayer(mumblings of words) can not wish conflict, disaster, or wars away. In this case, discernment (prayer to action) is needed to know how to fight that battle.
Edit: during covid years, it was through prayer, I heard God the father spoke to me "eat garlic and onions" then I obeyed(action). A few hours later I was cured. AT other times when sick, I discerned I needed to visit the hospital.
When we visited my grandparents (on Mom's side of the family) Nana would open the door and the rosary was always in her hand. Then she would put it in the pocket of her apron. I am sure once we left, she would take it out and continue. Being Portuguese, our Lady of Fatima statue was in her home, in our house and now in my home (oldest daughter has one too). I would miss Mary if she wasn't in our home. (The statue traveled with us in our RV when we moved to another state, I would never let her go with the movers!!
Math 26 ; 39 40 Jesus prays the same prayer 3 times.whatever reason He did , why should nt we do in the rosary.?❤❤❤
I must agree with Bishop Barron. I dislike just rattling through the Rosary in around 15 minutes. It trivialises it, almost like turning a Tibetan prayer wheel.
Has anyone been able to complete the rosary without distraction? We have been failing miserably even though we start the rosary with a request for grace to complete the rosary without any other thoughts. Are we not entitled for such grace?
I haven’t had any success, my mind would wonder about what need to be done, ingredients I need for a recipes, thoughts about my kids just random thoughts.
I also get distracted, and get annoyed with myself because it happens. I punish myself because I feel like I’m not dedicated enough.
A priest told me what to do; make these thoughts also your intentions. (In addition to the intentions you gave at the start of the Rosary). I hope that makes sense, he was better at explaining.
I do too, and the moment I realise it, I bring myself back into the moment and ask the Holy Spirit to help.
God is merciful, let us never forget that. Peace be with you.🌹🌹🕯🕯➕
🙏🏻⛪️🙏🏻
I grew up in the same era as the good Bishop and I remember the “old people” doing the stations of the Cross.
I find your clickbait to be offensive, particularly in relation to Bishop Barron. Have you discussed this with him and received permission from Bishop Barron?
Please pray for barry Sammy charlotte zaidan Amber louie. Chris Abdul. For my intentions. X
Isn't that Jordan Peterson's wife Tammy?
Yes, it is Tammy. She became a Catholic🌹🌹🌹
11, minutes never in my life meet a Irish person who didn't say a rosary that didn't last at least 40 minutes. Meet Irish people who complained the hallow app rosary is missing alot of prayers😂 Priests only lasting 11 minutes might explain alot.
I just don’t understand where the concept of praying to Mary, or any other past Christian comes from. I don’t know of any Scripture that supports that belief. No one comes to the Father except by the Son. Jesus only gave us one model prayer to pray. Of course that doesn’t mean it’s all we pray, but it’s clear the format of prayer is to pray to the Father.
I have lost my faith years ago funny enough i have started getting interested in the psalms i was brought up protestant the rosary sound interesting but as I'm from Glasgow Scotland i would like to get my faith back i have a question for the group dose the rosary praying work if it does i might give it a try
Definitely the rosary strengthens ones faith. I don't like to pray alone, so I pray along with Bishop Barron or Kristins Crosses
Hi I think God is calling you as these thoughts don't come from nowhere. I belong to St Thomas the Apostle in Riddrie Glasgow where there are groups of people finding or renewing their faith in the Neocatechumenal Way. It brought me and my husband back to the church after many years away from Church.I'll keep you in my prayers.
@christineneil5133 thank you so much
Meditating on the Life of Jesus and praising God.... by saying the Holy Rosary is so very much rewarding. We have a Mother who wants us closer to her Son, Jesus and who prays and intercedes for us and hear our petitions. Thank you Jesus for giving us you Mother at the cross.🌹🌹🕯🕯
Brother Sun, sister moon?
If you watch the movie about St Francis of Assisi and St Clare from about 5-60 years ago St Francis said that
@ based upon paganism! Right?
The Rosary is not a favorite of mine. I see little point of saying the same prayer fifty-three time in fifteen minutes.
Think of it this way... how many times do you like to hear the words "I love you"? Would you mind hearing them 53 times ?
Jesus is grace. Mary was full of Jesus. That’s the reality for all Christians today. Jesus lives in His people covering them with grace. We go directly to the throne of grace for help in the time of need, that’s how we are told to seek in prayer. Is Mary on the throne? If not, you’re doing bad here!
I stopped praying the rosary, because I was subjected to terrible demonic spiritual mental and even physical attacks. I stopped praying and the attacks also stopped. I would always give special attention for the release of souls in purgatory. FACT
You could have asked Our Lady and St Michael to help you. You gave in to the demon by quitting something of God to help the world
Pray the seven sorrows rosary
Seek salvation.
John 1:1-14
John 3:16
Romans 10:8,9
Who cares about this guy's own personal beliefs. People pray to anything to give them comfort. Faith is evidence of things not seen.
How does the rosary not conflict with:
Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
The rosary property understood is no more vane repetition than Psalm 136. ❤
@@marymc6823 An entire religion doesn't promote the saying of Psalm 136 once or more a day.
Psalm 136 recognizes God and God alone.
Psalm 136 doesn't include the use of beads.
I notice you didn't reference Matthew 6:6 - "pray to thy FATHER"
Because meditation is the key. You don't pray the Rosary by just saying the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer. You meditate on the life of Christ as you pray them. When Catholics recite the twelve prayers that form a decade of the rosary, they meditate on the mystery associated with that decade.
If they merely recite the prayers, whether vocally or silently, they’re missing the essence of the rosary. Critics, not knowing about the meditation part, imagine the rosary must be boring, uselessly repetitious, and meaningless.
It is the meditation on the mysteries that gives the rosary its staying power.
The Joyful Mysteries are these: the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), the Visitation (Luke 1:40-56), the Nativity (Luke 2:6-20), the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:21-39), and the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-51).
Luminous Mysteries: The Baptism of the Lord (Matthew 3:13-17), The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11), The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:1-15), Jesus’ The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-13), The Institution of the Eucharist (Matthew 26:26-30)
Then come the Sorrowful Mysteries: the Agony in the Garden (Matt. 26:36-46), the Scourging (Matt. 27:26), the Crowning with Thorns (Matt. 27:29), the Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17), and the Crucifixion (Luke 23:33-46).
The final Mysteries are the Glorious: the Resurrection (Luke 24:1-12), the Ascension (Luke 24:50-51), the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4), the Assumption of Mary into Heaven (Rev. 12), and her Coronation (cf. Rev. 12:1).
As you pray the Rosary, eventually it would not just become a simple and repetitive prayer.
Ps. According to Matthew 6:6, Catholics understand that true prayer is not about seeking external validation or admiration from others, but rather about having a genuine, heartfelt conversation with God. The verse warns against “practicing [one’s] piety before men in order to be seen by them” (RSVCE), as this approach yields no reward from God. By embracing this understanding of Matthew 6:6, Catholics can deepen their prayer lives and cultivate a more authentic, intimate relationship with God. What I don't understand is what is your understanding of this verse's connection to the Rosary?
@@brucedavenport7016 Psalm 136 is a hymn of thanksgiving in the Catholic tradition, attributed to King David. It is a liturgical psalm, often sung in antiphonal fashion, with a refrain that emphasizes God’s everlasting mercy. It is a rich and meaningful hymn in the Catholic tradition, praising God’s goodness, mercy, and enduring love. Its refrain, “for his steadfast love endures forever,” is a powerful expression of faith and trust, emphasizing God’s unwavering commitment to His people.
Just a little trivia about the praying with beads, the Catholic prayer beads, commonly known as the Rosary, have their roots in early Christian prayer practices. While its exact origin is unclear, historians agree that the use of beads for counting prayers dates back to the 3rd century. Christian hermits and monks in Egypt, known as Desert Fathers, used stones or prayer ropes to keep track of the 150 Psalms.
@@ladybrunette You're repeating the catholic justification for using repetitive prayer.
The Bible says don't do it.
It doesn't matter that you call it "meditation"
The rosary mentions Mary 14 times.
Matthew 6:6 says "pray to thy father"
There is no scripture that even infers you should repetitively "meditate" to the mother of the Son of God.
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But surely Mary is Miriam…why change her name…would it be due to the church ridding itself of its Jewish roots and thus growing a Greco Roman identity…The Saviour was/is a Jew…Yeshua. The anti-Semitic writings of the church fathers make appalling references to the Jews…quite shocking reading..and yet they are a covenant people and gentiles are the wild root grafted in who are warned to be humble about their position.
The true Jewish religion is the religion of Christ, not the pharisees that is now known as Judaism. Israel is the Church, the false religion of modern Jews as nothing in common with the religion of the Old Covenant except for appearances.
Of what writings do you speak? The first Christians were previously Jews, why would they speak negatively of Judaism?
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Very good question; worth researching. All the works of the church fathers are available to read…I’d encourage you to read them. But here is just one example:
John Chrysostom
“The synagogue is worse than a brothel…it is the den of scoundrels and the repair of wild beasts…the temple of demons devoted to idolatrous cults…the refuge of brigands and dabauchees, and the cavern of devils. It is a criminal assembly of Jews…a place of meeting for the assassins of Christ… a house worse than a drinking shop…a den of thieves, a house of ill fame, a dwelling of iniquity, the refuge of devils, a gulf and a abyss of perdition."…"I would say the same things about their souls… As for me, I hate the synagogue…I hate the Jews for the same reason.”
Ironically his name means golden mouth.
You could also just look at the Wikipedia page for Antisemitism in Christianity.