Here's how to understand the rosary, a Catholic prayer tradition practiced by millions of faithful worldwide — including the beads, the link to Mother Mary and the meaning behind the prayer aid.

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On Dec. 17, 1996, an image of the Virgin Mary appeared on the south side of a building in Clearwater, Florida. Thousands of people flocked to the site to pray, weep and snap photos.

Rome Newsroom, May 22, 2023 / 13:00 pm. St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight Saturday night as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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It’s also why the rosary is one of the most widely used prayers — including publicly for the pope — and why popular devotions to the Virgin Mary, including processions and festivals, are so ...

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a central figure in Christian belief. Her role in the incarnation-the birth of Jesus, considered both divine and human-is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine.

This mystery exemplifies the idea of “to Jesus through Mary,” which is at the heart of the rosary, no matter which mysteries we are contemplating. Mary’s intercession with her son is so ...

David Jaramillo strums and sings about Mary and God in his home Sunday night. Members of Queen of Peace Catholic Church gathered at the Jaramillo household to pray the rosary.

Given to me by my mother when I was five, the rosary means the devotion to Christ and Mary. History indicates that it was created in the thirteenth century, by the Catholic Church, at the times of ...

One Mary, a myriad titles According to the Gospel, Mary is the mother of Jesus — and the mystery of the incarnation of the son of God through her is central to Christian dogma.