Catholicism: The Holy Rosary

Every day is a holiday
when I live God’s good life
He meant for me.

The Catholic rosary is a string of beads uset to keep track of prayers said. Prayers are like memories any family feels good to recall.

The rosary consists of a cross and medal and sets of beads.

The word rosary means a garland of roses, which symbolize the Virgin Mary.

Prayer begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith.

The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and the Luminous.
The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. TheHailMary tells the story of the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary.

Repeating each 10-bead part of the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery.

The words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ's spirit dwells.

A Rosary is often blessed by a priest.

The Rosary can be said privately or with a group.

Learn How to Pray the Rosary.

--Source:  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)