The Rosary
The Rosary is a form of prayer and meditation where we recall the mysteries of our Redemption. Mysteries refers to religious teachings that were carefully guarded from the knowledge of the profane; they are revealed truths that surpass the powers of natural reason. Scriptural reference to the mysteries include 1 Corinthians 2, Ephisians 3:4-9, Colosians 1: 26-37, Matthew 4:25-27, and John 1:17-18. Prayers are said over and over and over again throughout the Rosary. The custom of reciting prayers upon a string with knots or beads at regular intervals come from the early days of Chrisitianity.
Apparently there are 15 Promises of Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary. I know what they are but not how we know of them. The Rosary is very long and is a form of meditative prayer because you recite the same prayers over and over again for a long period of time, putting you automatically into a meditative state. The Mysteries include the Five Luminous Mysteries, the Five Joyful Mysteries, the Five Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Five Glorious Mysteries. These mysteries include the Conversion of the Heart, the Desire for Heaven, the Wedding at Cana, the Baptism in the Jordan River, The Agony in the Garden, the Annunciation, the Birth of our Lord, and more.
I have yet to get through the Rosary or much past one decade. I do own a rosary that was given to me in RCIA. Still, I can barely do the one you wear on your thumb. I need to work on my meditative state while saying the Rosary. I believe now that I understand more about the Catholic faith and about the rosary, it will be easier. Still, I know I will not get to the end for a while. Mnsg. told me that the important thing is to be saying the Rosary, not the completing of it. Many Catholics cannot complete a full rosary. That makes me feel better for failing, but I still set it as one of my lofty goals to achieve before I am confirmed in the Church.
I choose to research the Rosary more and try to pray it reguarly, or at least irreguarly. I'll see how it goes.
Apparently there are 15 Promises of Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary. I know what they are but not how we know of them. The Rosary is very long and is a form of meditative prayer because you recite the same prayers over and over again for a long period of time, putting you automatically into a meditative state. The Mysteries include the Five Luminous Mysteries, the Five Joyful Mysteries, the Five Sorrowful Mysteries, and the Five Glorious Mysteries. These mysteries include the Conversion of the Heart, the Desire for Heaven, the Wedding at Cana, the Baptism in the Jordan River, The Agony in the Garden, the Annunciation, the Birth of our Lord, and more.
I have yet to get through the Rosary or much past one decade. I do own a rosary that was given to me in RCIA. Still, I can barely do the one you wear on your thumb. I need to work on my meditative state while saying the Rosary. I believe now that I understand more about the Catholic faith and about the rosary, it will be easier. Still, I know I will not get to the end for a while. Mnsg. told me that the important thing is to be saying the Rosary, not the completing of it. Many Catholics cannot complete a full rosary. That makes me feel better for failing, but I still set it as one of my lofty goals to achieve before I am confirmed in the Church.
I choose to research the Rosary more and try to pray it reguarly, or at least irreguarly. I'll see how it goes.
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