The word Rosary means "Crown of Roses." Each time we say a sincere Hail Mary we are giving the Blessed Virgin Mary a beautiful rose. When we recite a complete rosary we make for Mary a crown of roses. Since the rose is the queen of all flowers, the Rosary is the rose of all devotions and therefore the most important one. The Rosary is the perfect prayer because it contains the tremendous story of our salvation and all the significant mysteries in the life of Jesus Christ. The Rosary is a simple, humble prayer much like the Blessed Virgin herself. The Rosary is a powerful weapon against evil in the world. It is also a tremendous means to bring about peace in our lives and in the world.
As a priest, I spend several hours each day praying the Holy Rosary. In fact, my spirituality revolves completely around it. If you are not in the habit of praying the Rosary, make a change today. If you would like to help bring about change and conversion in your own life and in the world, pray the Rosary.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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