The Rosary

[Paul]

Perhaps we should do a book study on True Devotion?  I must say it can be a difficult book, so it might be hard for folks to find something to say about it if we do one though, it'd take extra effort if folks wanted to do one. 

I'd love to do something like that.

[JoyfulMother]

Might be a good idea.  I read it years ago & made my consecration, but haven't renewed it years.

So far, since Father gave me this advice, I have been able to do it every day - by the grace of God.  1 week!   Perhaps silly to be excited over something so small & basic, but I am not a particularly disciplined person, so for me this is huge!

Let's see if I can make it 2 weeks!

[Shin]

Thanks be to Our Lord! 

'Blessed Francis Patrizi, who had the greatest devotion to the "Hail Mary" used to recite five hundred a day. Mary announced the hour of his death to him, and he died as a saint. After forty years, a beautiful lily grew out of his mouth, and on each of the leaves was written the "Hail Mary" in letters of gold. This lily was afterwards taken to France.'

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

[Shin]

One full Rosary today. 

[JoyfulMother]

17 days straight so far!  THey say it takes 21- at least - to build a habit.  I am going to say 8 weeks for good measure.  I am sending Father an e-mail to ask his advice on how long to wait before building on this foundation & what I should add next.

 

[Shin]

A solid virtuous habit, there's nothing like having one established!  Deo gratias et Mariae semper Virgini!

[Shin]

'True Devotion to Mary' is started in the book study forum! Please join in!

[odhiambo]

Sunday - only 2 decades 
Monday - a full 20-decade Rosary, with all 20 mysteries! 

How did you manage this Paul?
Was it at a sitting or did you split them. I have ordered a 15 decade rosary from someone who makes rosaries here. I am asking Our Lord and His Mother to help me and make it possible for me to pray at least 15 decades as part of my daily prayers.
Our lady on a number of occasions has asked us to pray the Rosary daily.

[whiterockdove]

This is a good topic, I have been experimenting with doing all the mysteries every day and have been at this for about a month.
It is good to see how others are working these in to their day. If I have a chore to do that I would rather avoid, it's a little easier
If I realize that I can say one of the mysteries while doing it. I keep count as best I can as I usually don't have a free hand for a rosary.
I really like to be able to say all of them together when I go for my walk. The distance I go works out just about right for all, including the Luminous.  
 I like to do anything in the evenings that is artsy- crafty so I started making rosaries to give away. The knotted twine and I just ordered some mission rosary supplies. Our priest can take them back to India when he goes home to visit!

[odhiambo]

I have read others say that 15 minutes is all it takes for them to say the 5 decades. I take longer than that and would never manage a 15,  leave alone a 20 decade Rosary in one sitting. I would not be able to meditate.