The Rosary, a wonderful way to spend time with the Lord

When we pray the Rosary, we manifest our continued efforts of giving honor to Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, for her exemplary life and Christian virtues of humility, obedience and surrender to God’s will. It is also a recognition of her powerful intercessory role, seeking her help to lead us to Jesus so that we may come to know, love and serve Him like her. She serves as a great inspiration for our spiritual growth and transformation of heart as well as an excellent model to emulate and to follow.

The Rosary, therefore, is a time spent with Christ to deepen our relationship with Him by calling upon His Mother. Through God’s grace and Mary’s intercession, we hope to find the wisdom and love we need to learn the lessons of discipleship so that, with hearts aflame with love for Christ, we can embark on our own mission to go forth and bear witness to the Gospel.

In the conclusion of his Apostolic Letter, Pope Saint John Paul II encouraged families to pray the Rosary together. He wrote, At one time this prayer was particularly dear to Christian families, and it certainly brought them closer together. It is important not to lose this precious inheritance. A prayer so easy and yet so rich truly deserves to be rediscovered by the Christian community. We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families, continuing to use the Rosary. (#41)

The Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, bishop of Salt Lake City, Utah, October 2019

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