About The Rosary
The Rosary is an old prayer that is always new, leading us to Jesus through Mary. We can trace the beginning of the Rosary to the 12th century when the people who could not read or write would count their prayers on a string of beads.
The word rosarius means a garland or bouquet of roses. An early legend connected this word with a story of Our Lady who was seen to take rosebuds from the lips of a young monk when he was reciting Hail Marys and to weave them into a garland, which she placed upon her head.
The Blessed Mother urged everyone to pray the Rosary during her apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. She called herself the 'Lady of the Rosary', and promised that the Rosary would help people grow in their faith, convert sinners and bring about world peace.
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th when all are invited to meditate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so particularly connected with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God.
"Hail Mary, full of grace"
