The word rosary is derived from the Latin word rosarium which means rose garden or a bunch of rose flowers. The rosary is primarily devoted to the meditation of the significant events in the lives of Jesus Christ and his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is believed that the rosary is in Marian description. Mary is believed to have miraculously symbolized for rose petals. When she was assumed into heaven, rose petals were found on her sickbed.

In the development of the present-day holy rosary, there were people who have contributed in its development that have worked hard and dedicated their efforts to the propagation of rosary as a great tool for Marian devotion. The following notable rosary people are the following:

1.) Desert Fathers
The Desert Fathers were Ascetics… Continue reading Significant People Involved in the Development of the Rosary

The holy rosary is an integral aspect for a catholic who is devoted to the Virgin Mary and her role as the Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix in saving the humanity. It is believed that when we lift our offers, appeals and prayers to God, through the Virgin Mary, it is more effective. As the mother of God, she has influence on Jesus Christ as evident during the wedding at Cana.

Praying the holy rosary is well known in the catholic world and even in other Christian traditions such as the Anglican and Episcopal churches. The rosary of the Roman Catholic Church is used to meditate on the significant lives of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Origin of the Holy Rosary, though obscure, is accorded to the mysterious legend… Continue reading Saint Dominic, the Popes and The Holy Rosary

The Holy Rosary is a very important prayer tool in the catholic world. It is a great guide in keeping track and a memory aid in significant events in the history of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. In praying the rosary, one should meditate the twenty mysteries which are grouped into five the Joyful Mysteries, the Luminous Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Glorious Mysteries.

The Dominicans are the order of the priests founded by St. Dominic who was believed to have received the rosary from the Virgin Mary herself in an apparition. The Dominicans are well known for their method of praying the rosary

In praying the rosary like a Dominican, you can follow this format:

1.) Hold the cruciform and make the Sign of the Cross and… Continue reading Praying the Rosary The Dominican Way