Those from Protestant backgrounds often think of the physical string of beads with an attached cross or crucifix when they hear the word “rosary.” They think of people clutching beads and praying ...

Recently, on Feb. 28, a crowd of 25 children — some accompanied by their parents — gathered in the fourth-floor classroom, rosary beads in hand, to pray. The children, who range in age from 5 to 16, ...

“The Pope loves Mother Mary,” she said, holding her rosary beads. “And so, through the Holy Rosary, we ask for the intercession of Mother Mary for the health of our Holy Father.” ...

He designed the red, white and blue rosary back in 2012, garnering national acclaim. Each one of the 50 beads is offered for one of the U.S. states, he explained.

The Rosary has a rich history, traditionally believed to have been given to St Dominic by the Blessed Virgin Mary in the 13th century. Over time, the Rosary evolved from three mysteries (Joyful, ...

The popularity of the rosary is growing in the modern world, along with increased devotion to the Virgin Mary. The use of prayer beads recedes into the earliest years of Christianity.

Throughout history, Mary, the Mother of God, has used the Rosary and events such as the Battle of Lepanto, appearances at Fatima and Rosary rallies to show the value of joining together in prayer ...

Following the First Council of Ephesus in 431, which declared Mary as Theotokos (Mother of God), Marian devotion grew, and knotted ropes began to assist the faithful in meditative prayer, including ...

Grech gifted each participant with rosary beads from the Holy Father and exhorted those on retreat to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the “model and image of the Church,” to learn to be a ...

He did it flawlessly. I love the Rosary I love the Rosary. I’ve prayed it almost daily ever since I was given my first set of beads for my first holy Communion way back in 1969.

During one of his first homilies as a newly ordained priest, Father Peter O’Steen thanked the people of St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown for their support, encouragement and prayers. That was ...

People prayed, got married, lit candles and lined rosary beads across tables in front of the building. The sight had visitors overwhelmed with emotions — some even falling to the ground in tears.