Praying the Rosary
When the bookclub decided to read the Holy Father's writing on the rosary, I grumbled. I didn't want to read it. The rosary isn't my thing and I'm not sure I really want it to be my thing. I've struggled with it for so long that I'm really not interested any more. But I picked up the writing anyway and read a little. And then a little more. Then I put it down. (I know my limits.)
Tonight, I went to visit my parents and siblings. My mother was watching Father Corapi on EWTN and I blabbed away for a good while before I even stopped to notice that he was promoting the rosary... actually discussing the Holy Father's work. (The last piece I had caught was something about human sexuality and I tuned out...) When I heard him talking about Mary, I shut up real fast. I love Mary. I love her 'yes'. I love the story of the Angel Gabriel coming to her and the exchange that took place. I love the "Hail Mary". I just don't do the rosary...
... but now I'm beginning to think I might need to like the rosary. I'm beginning to think someone "up there" might be elbowing me in the side...
Tonight, I went to visit my parents and siblings. My mother was watching Father Corapi on EWTN and I blabbed away for a good while before I even stopped to notice that he was promoting the rosary... actually discussing the Holy Father's work. (The last piece I had caught was something about human sexuality and I tuned out...) When I heard him talking about Mary, I shut up real fast. I love Mary. I love her 'yes'. I love the story of the Angel Gabriel coming to her and the exchange that took place. I love the "Hail Mary". I just don't do the rosary...
... but now I'm beginning to think I might need to like the rosary. I'm beginning to think someone "up there" might be elbowing me in the side...
posted by Laura H. at 10/06/2007 10:02:00 PM
5 Comments:
I have not always been a rosary person. Even now I am not a BIG rosary person. But I am coming to love it more and more.
My favorite way to pray the Rosary is the Franciscan Crown Rosary. Give it a try :)
I was reading something about the rosary a day or two ago ... it made me think of you. However, knowing your definite views on the Rosary, I held my silence. But the feeling I got was that same one you mention -- that you were being prodded to notice it. Hmmm ... interesting.
I think I may well be back, just need to find time to post now :) thank you for your comments... God bless you!
I was not a big rosary person either, though my parents prayed the rosary with us all our lives. Finally, last year, I heard "the call". I'm a big rosary person now. I can't tell you how much it has helped me tremendously. I cling to it now, esp. in those moments when I don't think I can pray.
i'm not into the rosary either, but my appreciation and closeness to Mary grew when i started praying this "courtship prayer" i recieved on a prayer card which is directed to her. if you're interested i can get one to you....
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