61 - How The Rosary Works

61 - How The Rosary Works

Author: Dr Caitlin West November 7, 2023 Duration: 30:53

Where did the rosary come from? How do you pray it? Is praying to Mary a form of idolatry?

In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and powerful prayers of the Catholic church.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

How to Pray the Rosary

Praying the Holy Rosary with St Josemaria Escriva

Ascension Press, "Quick Meditations on Every Mystery of the Rosary"

The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron

Ascension Press, "Pray the Rosary With Us"

Catholic Answers, "The Rosary"

"Encountering Jesus Through the Rosary"

"One Mediator Between God and Men"

"Why do Catholics Pray the Rosary?"

"Giving Sacramentals a Proper Farewell"

The Catholic Encyclopedia, "The Rosary"

"Hail Mary"

"Use of Beads at Prayers"

Pope Leo XIII, Augustissimae Virginis Mariae

Ascension Press, "The Power of Praying the Rosary"

"How to Pray a Better Rosary"

"Should I Pray a Daily Rosary?"

Bishop Barron, "Why Pray the Rosary?"




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