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Since October 2018, every morning at 6:45 a.m. central time, 200 people have been praying the Rosary together live on Instagram, via the account @manyhailmarysatatime.
Journalist Lindsay Schlegel asked Kristin, leader of this prayer effort and a mother of seven, business executive, and blogger at One Hail Mary at a Time, about how this practice came to be and where she sees it heading in the future.
How have you experienced the power of the Rosary prayer in your life?
We started praying the Rosary together as a family seven years ago, and it has brought tremendous peace and optimism. We went through some stressful periods and we knew that Our Lady would also take care of us — and she did. There were times when we couldn’t pay our mortgage or we didn’t know how we would get through a day, and she always carried us through.
What does the Rosary mean to you and why?
The Rosary is like a ladder to heaven on earth. After you pray it you see God in everything. It’s also a bonding ritual that brings forth authenticity and community. It also allows me to surrender all worries.
How has your life changed since you started your daily recitation of the Rosary on Instagram?
My days are full of peace and they flow much more evenly. When I don’t pray the Rosary first thing in the morning I notice I’m much more tense and full of anxiety. Also the community on Instagram that prays with us every day has been another blessing. Everyone loves and supports each other through the Rosary prayer.