Daily Reflection – The Rosary
Saint of the Day – August 8 – Saint Dominic De Guzman
What if there was a prayer that would bring peace to the world and save souls from Hell?
It’s been 105 years since Our Lady first appeared in Fatima with an urgent message of warning and hope. “Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war” was her request to all the world.
She also asked that we consecrate Russia to her Immaculate Heart. She warned of future wars, persecutions, and the annihilation of various nations should we fail to honor her request:
“If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of
the Church. The good will be martyred; the Holy Father will have much to suffer; various nations will be annihilated. In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, and she shall be converted, and a period of peace will be granted to the world
On March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Now more than ever, it is essential that we honor Our Lady of Fatima’s request to pray the rosary daily.
To join the Rosary challenge, go to:
www.rosary.com/daily-rosary-challenge/
God Bless You!
Morning Offering – Love Our Lady
“Love Our Lady and make her loved; always recite the Rosary and recite it as often as possible.”
— St. Padre Pio
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How to REALLY Pray the Rosary
Fr. Mark-Mary discusses how to really pray the Rosary and go deeper than the external mechanics. Primarily it’s about relationship and not simply recitation. Fr. Mark-Mary explains three aspects of the Rosary on which we can contemplate: The person of Jesus Christ The words of the prayers, which are Scriptural The Mysteries, which cover the whole life of Jesus. There is so much to be found in this beautiful prayer, but its beauty can easily be overlooked. As Pope St. Paul VI said: “Without contemplation the Rosary is just a body without a soul.” It does no good to pray the Rosary while your mind and heart are somewhere different. If you’re new to praying the Rosary or have struggled to pray it, maybe just read one of the mysteries in Scripture and pray three Hail Marys. Fall in love with the Rosary little by little if that’s what it takes.
How to Pray a Better Rosary
Looking to dive deeper into The Rosary? We all know The Rosary is an important part of our Catholic faith, and you may have even started praying it consistently, but do you know why you’re praying it? It’s not uncommon that we’re taught how to do things and not why to do things, and if we don’t understand the meaning and purpose behind our prayer, it won’t transform our hearts in the ways the Lord wants. Today, Fr. Mark-Mary shares some tips on how we can pray The Rosary habitually and intentionally.
Ascension Presents – Why Pray the Rosary?
How to Pray the Rosary
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, Amen.
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
The Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.