Articles on this issue "rosary"

Beads to Unite Believers on Rosary Day

Marian Devotion on the Rise, Says Scholar

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lt;/A>).- A group of Catholics in Mexico City are inviting all religious and lay movements to join them Oct. 7 for Worldwide Rosary Day. The main event will be hosted at the Basilica of …

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Cardinal Bertone Promotes Rosary in Peru

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Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone told seminarians in Peru that their task is holiness, and that one of the ways to achieve it is by praying the rosary. The Secretary of State said this Wednesday when …

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Roses and Rosaries; the Benedictine Legacy

Traditional Piety Flourishes in Rome

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As I crossed the normally tranquil Piazza Piscinula in Trastevere last Tuesday, a flurry of activity drew my attention to the St. Benedict Chapel, which sits on the edge of the piazza and can …

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It's the Rosary Bowl, for a Day

Bilingual Event Calls to Unity That Transcends Borders

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The Virgin Mary was honored at a Rosary Bowl that gathered a crowd of 60,000 and featured speakers as diverse as Cardinal Roger Mahony and Miss Mexico. The event, held last Saturday, was …

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Pope Praises Rosary as Fatima Anniversary Nears

Cardinal Sodano to Represent Pontiff at Festivities

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Benedict XVI says he hopes the 90th anniversary of Mary's apparitions in Fatima will help the faithful to grow in their appreciation of the rosary. The Pope said this in a letter sent to …

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On the Rosary and Missions

"Take the Love of God to All"

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Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before reciting the midday Angelus with crowds at the papal summer residence of Castel Gandolfo. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, …

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Pope Invites Families to Pray the Rosary

For the Intentions of the Pope, Missions and Peace

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Benedict XVI invited all families to pray the rosary for the intentions of the Pope, the mission of the Church and peace. The Holy Father said this today to the crowds gathered in the papal …

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A World Day of Rosary in the Works

Initiative Rooted in Mexico

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Organizers of a World Day of the Rosary, Oct. 21, hope to have millions of people worldwide participate in the event. Last year, more than 100 countries participated, with rosaries prayed …

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Rosary Aids Spiritual Growth, Says Pope

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Benedict XVI invited the faithful to pray the rosary, in order to better understand the key moments of salvation history and to help with "spiritual growth." At the end of today's general …

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Youth Teleconnect With Pope to Pray Rosary

European and African Students Listen to Message of Love

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University students from 12 cities in Europe and Africa united via a satellite connection to pray the rosary with Benedict XVI. The fundamental truth of the Christian faith is that "God is …

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Now, a High-Tech Rosary

2 in Spain Invent a Prayerful Gadget

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Two Catalans have invented a small electronic pocket rosary to encourage more people to pray. "We have seen that our invention is liked by young people because of the contrast implied in …

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Pope Likens the Visitation to a Eucharistic Procession

Benedict XVI Offers Meditation at Rosary

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Mary's visitation to her cousin Elizabeth was in a certain sense the first Eucharistic procession in history, says Benedict XVI. On Tuesday, the last day of May, the Pope joined the conclusion …

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What Is Gained by Praying the Rosary Daily

According to Theologian Father Jesús Castellano Cervera

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The rosary helps prepare one for the Eucharist and prolongs communion with the Lord, says a consultor for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Discalced Carmelite Father Jesús …

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Rosary Fad Prompts an Effort at Catechesis

Bishops Produce a Leaflet to Go Beyond the Fashion Craze

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The bishops' conference of England and Wales has issued an leaflet in response to the fashion trend among young people for wearing rosaries as necklaces and bracelets. The Liturgy Office of …

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On the Origin and Meaning of the Rosary

A Powerful Prayer, Says Archbishop Sorrentino

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The rosary is an "intensely contemplative" and powerful prayer with a long history, says a Vatican aide. "Personally, I have seen miracles with the rediscovery of this prayer," said Archbishop …

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