Why pray the Rosary? In short, it is an ancient, beautiful , and powerful prayer. Through the Mysteries of the Rosary we are meditating on the life of Jesus with the help of Mary. This devotion to Mary is not worshipping Mary, but asking her to pray with us, and to lead us closer to her Son Jesus.
As you say the prayers, it allows your mind to focus on one of the mysteries, which are a remembrance of the most important moments in Jesus' life - such as The Nativity, The Crucifixion or The Resurrection... So it's not only a vocal prayer but a meditative and contemplative prayer as well. Meditating on these mysteries gives us the opportunity to spend a few quiet minutes with God, away from all of life's distractions and discouragements. In today's world this is essential because it is only in the silence of our hearts that we can hear God speak to us.
Next to the Mass, the Rosary is the most powerful prayer we have. When you pray the Rosary, the Blessed Mother comes instantly to your side to pray with you. And she does not come alone, she brings angels with her - not just one or two, but choirs of angels. And she and Jesus are joined at the heart and cannot be separated so she brings Jesus with her. And Jesus cannot be separated from the Holy Trinity so He brings the Father and the Holy Spirit with Him. And where the Holy Trinity is all of creation is and you are surrounded by such beauty and light as you cannot imagine in this life. Is it any wonder that anyone who prays the Rosary from the heart is so blessed and protected and powerful in their prayers for others?
Entrust your children to Jesus through the heart of His mother by praying the Rosary - the prayer of hope. As Jesus' mother, Mary knows better than anyone a mother's heart because she has walked this road before us - she is simply the best advocate our children can have.
Your mamma wears combat boots! ~ Fr. John Corapi
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