Rediscovering The Rosary

We live hectic lives in a chaotic world. All this can lead to confusion that fogs the mind,unsettles the soul, and leads to poor decisions. Amidst such chaos and confusion, our soulsyearn for peace and clarity. We long to hear God¿s voice with greater clarity.God wants to put things in order. He wants to rearrange our priorities. If we let him, we will behappier than we ever thought possible in this lifetime, and finally then we will come to knowthe peace for which we all yearn, but so few of us ever find. Our Catholic spirituality isconstantly inviting us to establish the deep roots of order in our lives, and one of the best waysI know to do that is by praying the Rosary.The Rosary works. It¿s a very powerful way to pray. There is just something about it that settlesour hearts and minds. It puts everything in perspective and allows us to see things as they reallyare. It reaches deep down into our souls and puts us at ease, creating a peace that is rare andbeautiful. When I pray the Rosary, I am a better person. It makes me a better son, brother, husband,father, employer, neighbor, citizen, and a better member of the human family. It teaches me toslow down, calm down, let go, surrender, and listen. The Rosary teaches me how to simply be; and that is not a small or insignificant lesson. It is the perfect prayer for busy people in a busy,noisy, confused world.But don¿t take my word for it. Try it for yourself. Develop a habit of praying the Rosary.The Rosary will focus you. It will calm your heart, mind, and spirit, so you can hear the voice ofGod. It will open the eyes of your heart so that you can recognize him at work in your life. It willlead you to make better decisions, become a better listener, get clear about what matters mostand what matters least, and fill your life with peace and order. Discover for yourself thetreasures of this powerful, ancient prayer.

With his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope John Paul II set out to breathe new life into the Rosary, and to open up the treasures of that beloved but neglected devotion to a new generation of Catholics. This book makes practical use of the Holy Father's insights to reveal the Rosary not as a dusty relic of the pre-Vatican II past, but as a dynamic prayer for all the faithful, and a powerful method of drawing closer to Jesus and Mary through the power of meditation. This book on rediscovering the Rosary is a powerful little fire, fulfilling a need in the Church, the family, and the world of our time...Treasures are waiting for us as we rediscover the Rosary. This book is timely, simple, encouraging, and necessary for our day.Monsignor John Esseff, Diocese of Scranton

Trappist monk Pennington traces the rosary's long history and shows how it aids concentration and lends tangibility to spiritual practice. Vividly relating it to the Scriptures, Pennington takes readers step-by-step through the traditional 15 mysteries and explores alternative formats for individual and group use.

- Fashioned after the manner in which the Holy Father presented the praying of the Rosary in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae- Four-color art throughout- Includes short prayersBased on the format suggested by Pope John Paul II in his apostolic letter "The Rosary of the Virgin Mary," authors Michael Dubruiel and Amy Welborn help you: - Rediscover -- or experience for the first time -- the comfort, hope, and strength so many have found in this ancient prayer. - Deepen your love of Christ and His mother as your meditations on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries reach a new level. - Contemplate the mystery of Christ.

A Pocket Guide to the Rosary helps Catholics deepen their prayer life and improve their ability to pray what St. Padre Pio called the weapon of our times. The Rosary. Drawing from the writings of the saints, the Bible, and Catholic tradition, Matt Fradd has produced a book that every Catholic should read. Its small size makes it easy to carry to adoration, keep around for family Rosary night, or hand out at your parish. Catholics who find it difficult to enter into the mysteries of the Rosary, or who need some encouragement and inspiration to pray this essential Catholic prayer, will deeply appreciate this small but powerful book. In this essential book, Matt Fradd explains: ● How to truly meditate on the mysteries on the Rosary. ● Major saints methods to pray the Rosary. Carefully chosen biblical passages to reflect on for each mystery. Here's how it works: 1. Overview of each mystery, with biblical quotes to help you establish context and focus your mind 2. Insight on each mystery from the writings of the saints and Church Fathers 3. Personal applications for each mystery, so you can further apply these mysteries to your own life and invite God to be a part of it

How well do you know Jesus? I think about this often, and I always come to the same realization. I don't know Jesus anywhere near as well as I would like to know him. The desire is there, but life gets in the way. There are times when I seem to be making great progress, and other times when I wonder if I know him at all. But I always arrive back at the same inspiring and haunting idea: If there is one person that we should each get to know in a deeply personal way, it is Jesus the carpenter from Nazareth, the itinerant preacher, the Son of God, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, the Lamb of God, the new Adam, the Messiah, the Alpha and the Omega, the Chosen One, the Light of the World, the God-Man who wants good things for us more than we want them for ourselves, the healer of our souls. The best time to rediscover Jesus is right now. You are holding this book in your hand at this very moment for a reason. I don't know what God has in store for you, but I am excited for you.