Holy Rosary: a true devotion to the Virgin Mary

The feast of St. Rosary is celebrated every year on 7 October. Saint Rosary is known for his devotion to the Virgin Mary and his prayer of the rosary. He is often invoked for spiritual guidance and devotion to the Virgin Mary. Holy Rosary, guide for devotion to the Virgin Mary and prayer of the rosary, pray for us to be instruments of devotion to the Virgin Mary and prayer.

Who is the Holy Rosary?

Its history

The Holy Rosary is a very popular prayer practice in the Catholic Church. It consists of reciting a series of prayers while meditating on the mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. The Rosary consists of five departments, each containing prayers and meditations on a number of mysteries. Each department consists of ten Hail Marys (Our Father) and a Hail Mary. The Holy Rosary is often associated with devotion to the Virgin Mary and is considered by many to be a simple and effective way to get closer to God.

Its significance

The Holy Rosary is a popular means of prayer in the Catholic Church, it is seen as a way of focusing on the teachings of Jesus and remembering key moments in his life, and is often used for mediation and personal prayer. It is seen as a powerful way to draw closer to God and to obtain his grace. 

Celebration of the Feast of the Holy Rosary

Religious rituals

Believers mark this day by reciting the Rosary, a Catholic prayer that consists of repeating prayers to Mary, following a number of meditations on the mysteries of Jesus' life. In some churches, processions, masses and songs may be organised to celebrate this occasion. Pilgrimages may also be organised to holy places such as the shrine of Our Lady of Pompei in Italy, which is a popular place of pilgrimage for believers celebrating the feast of the Holy Rosary.

Prayer to the Holy Rosary

O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, we pray to you through the intercession of your son Jesus, and in memory of your apparitions at Fatima, that you may grant us the grace to pray the Rosary with a pure and sincere heart.

May each Hail Mary we recite be an offering of love to your Son, and an invitation to follow his example of compassion and mercy.

Help us to remember all the mysteries of Jesus' life, and to contemplate the depth of his love for us.

May we be more attentive to the needs of others, and more willing to serve them with love, as Jesus did.

O Queen of the Rosary, pray for us, and help us to experience peace and joy in our hearts as we live out the teachings of your son Jesus.

Amen.