Joy of the Rosary: A Way Into Meditative Prayer

by Caryll Houselander and Anne Vail

Book Overview

Though simple and effective, the rosary provides much more than a means of rote and mechanistic prayer. It is instead a way of walking with Mary and her son Jesus through his birth, death, and Resurrection. Joy of the Rosary offers insights to help readers pray the Rosary more meaningfully, more devotedly, and more effectively. It includes: A brief history of the origins of the rosary; How Our Lady's Psalter was transformed into the rosary we know...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076480183X
• ISBN13: 9780764801839
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Praying the Rosary is a Joy

This is the kind of book that brings one deeper into prayer and closer to both Christ and His Blessed Mother. With easy to understand language, the book walks you on a journey through the history, significance in our lives, and "how to" meditations. Included are simple prayers you can use or just meditate on the Scriptures and background information. A great book for those wanting to learn on how to pray the rosary as well as for the more advanced person who desires to walk in union with God through the Mysteries of His Life,remembering His Birth,Death, and Resurrection. The text provides and easy and concise illustration to help you picture in your mind the scenes of Jesus' and Mary's life. Enjoy it!