The Easy Way(s) to Pray the Rosary

[@redeemedwelshman]

So weird - I prayed a Rosary about an hour ago and I kept getting distracted while I was trying to dwell on the mysteries. Then I came to KZbin and this was in my subscription section. The Lord really does have perfect timing. Thank you, Father Mike!

[@oliverclark5604]

I contemplate the keeping in uncertainty of belief in present moment real presence of the inseparability and qualitative equality of thinking gift and having faith need in each mystery of the Rosary. The doing thinking role gifts accepted by me of "who I am" (Exodus 3:14) are in covenant, non-presumed reciprocity, that is, inseparable and qualitatively equal as able to be so contemplated with my identity need of having faith that "I am..." (Exodus 3:14). Distraction in prayer is subject to the exercise of an absolute power of authorisation by this keeping as withstanding its tensions, including extreme tensions, in this uncertainty of belief. "Extreme tensions are only to be expected from renewal. They should be withstood in obedience [both to the Church and] to God." (Bishop Paul Cordes, "Charisms and new evangelization", 1991, English translation, St Paul 1992) as is this keeping omitting "to the Church" and meaning to God in consecrated marriage. Archbishop Paul Cordes as President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity was not keeping the inseparability and qualitative equality of 'one heart' ("Cor Unum") and one mind in 1995 in this Council's letter to me under this title, dated 27 January 1995, not accepting my claim of incorrect advice on the discipline on intercommunion (canon 844.4) thus facilitating groomed by diseased family member identities the occult as hidden, incest connected as substitute mate, economic advantage by tax-exemption embezzlements and lower insurance cost by fraud for families of these groomers in error misrepresenting their helper of their family procreation gift roles as identities in need of union on the false inducement of "higher vocation" (TTMHS, PCF, 1995, 35) of consecrated celibate marriage vowed to man in Christ to consecrated male female marriage vowed to God.

[@AlexanderBrown77]

🎺⛅️1 Thessalonians 4 KJV ✝️🩸 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Peter 1 KJV 🩸 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

[@stinkyfj60]

I teach online and I really hate my job. I get five-ish minutes between classes. I started praying the rosary between classes, a decade each break. Those mini breaks really changed my attitude and mood.

[@JaniceGhostHunter13]

Please pray for all of us who get distracted during the rosary that we may have clear prayer and a good connection to God while we do this.

[@davidstewart2640]

After 50 years away from Catholicism, I returned…a few years later, I was in a group of gals who prayed the rosary each week before they studied. I had never had or prayed a rosary before! Each time we prayed, I “leaked” tears. I began 2 years ago to pray the Scriptural Rosary using KZbin. It has transformed my experience of God’s Presence in my life. Thank you Jesus!

[@leafandrune]

I've had that experience before of "leaking" tears during adoration. Like, my body just involuntarily crying - because of the beauty of it, the presence of God? It's so powerful.

[@srtv-mr4pt]

Hey can you please tell me how to Join this group you are mention in your comment it is online?

[@marijo.4694]

​@srtv-mr4pt hi there. You can go on KZbin and look up scriptural rosary. You don't need to belong, just pray along.

[@ruthortega5822]

As a child, many years ago, my grandmother would make us kneel down every night and pray the rosary. Thinking back, it was beautiful. At the time, I didn't like it, but now, I pray the rosary daily because of her teaching. The decades of the rosary are beautiful and, yes, sometimes I am distracted, but I ask the Holy Spirit to help me during these times.

[@nickyravens-ernstzen5022]

Same here, every night we would kneel around my parents bed 8pm sharp. I also thought why? But today it’s my go to and yes I too become distracted at times. I firmly believe it happens to everyone at sometime or another. We are not perfect. Thank you for sharing this. It’s awesome to know others were also raised this way. Clearly your Gran and Mom were wise woman because today we pray are drawn to pray the Rosary. God Bless.

[@ruthortega5822]

@@nickyravens-ernstzen5022 Happy to hear your experiences which are similar to mine. You are welcome! Thank you as well. God bless you and let's keep praying 🙏.

[@glb3820]

Praying the rosary saved my life. A few years ago, I went through a really bad time and began praying the rosary. It healed me. I continue to pray it daily, and it's now part of my routine. It's brought me closer to Jesus than I've ever been. The power of this prayer is like nothing else.

[@RoseMarie-24]

I assign a prayer for each bead. For example, 2nd decade, 1st bead is for the sick, the elderly, the dying. 2nd decade, 2nd bead is for those who are grieving, alone, heartbroken. 4th decade, 1st bead is for first responders, paramedics, emergency workers. etc. This really helps me to focus on who I'm praying for with each bead, and focus on the mystery with each Our Father. 🙌

[@spinstercatlady]

As someone who struggles with chronic illness, I thank you for your prayers ❤

[@BitsyBee]

This is helpful! I've prayed this way in the past. Thank you for the affirmation that others pray this way, too. You have helped me to want to go back to praying the Rosary and use this method intentionally.

[@judysandoval9405]

I do that also, Amen

[@assumptachio5966]

I enjoy praying like this as well

[@vanessaduty1574]

That's awesome idea thank you

[@Nineveh29]

I've started praying the rosary coming from the Orthodox Church. I was one of the 5 or 2% of Orthodox who prayed the annunciation prayer that is similar, but a little different. St. Mary helped me in a profound way many years ago. The Catholic theology is blowing my mind with all of the unanswered questions that I had delineated. Pray that God gives me permission to make this change. Thank you.

[@DontAssume123]

The rosary is perfect for an autistic person, the repetition is deeply calming. The visualizing WHILE repeating is hard for me but I started today 😅

[@cartercurrans8812]

Good to know that even when I’m distracted during the rosary it can still bring peaceful silence.

[@margueritelosinski3021]

The more I listen to Father Mike the more I appreciate him and his perspective. Thank you Father Mike for sharing your faith with us in this way.

[@loveisall5520]

I converted in 2010 and immediately loved the Holy Rosary as a tool because I'd practiced Zen meditation in college half a century ago. For me, the key to the daily Rosary not just to pray it all at one time if that's not possible, but to pray in pieces. Often that method helps me concentrate better anyway! It bothers me to see so many young American Catholics not learning and praying the Rosary. It's a priceless tool to get in to a deep spirituality with our Lord in all His forms.

[@Wendy-wy4si]

I remember my grandmother would pray her rosary during mass.. those memories inspires inspires me to pray the rosary often.

[@dellalobo5032]

Strange ...I just finished praying the rosary and I received this message. I started praying all the misteries since yesterday joyful sorrowful glorious and luminous for my 16 yr old son who has gone astray that through tge intercession of our blessed mother he would turn to the Lord in repentance and be saved amen 🙏. I love you Jesus and I know you are in control of everything in my life . I surrender all to you Jesus 🙏

[@Charlielizard]

Dearest Father Mike, thank you for this video. I love praying the rosary after morning prayers. It relaxes me and brings so much peace. Blessings to you and have a fantastic day.

[@elisabettagarcia2620]

Thank you, Father Mike. God bless you and everyone who reads this comment. 🤍🙏🏽

[@lisafiorilli155]

thank you so much and may God bless you always 🙏🏼

[@cloggingcraziness736]

I love to pray one Hail Mary for EACH of the 20 mysteries - in a row- going through all of Jesus’ entire life…inserting a phrase or spontaneous reflection after saying the word, Jesus; such as: …thy womb, Jesus “whose birth was announced by an angel” - then add a phrase about Mary’s response: “Holy Mary, most docile Mother of God..” and continue to the end. It keeps my focus, and I love going deeper this way. Pope St JP II suggested this in his document on the Most Holy Rosary. Thy womb, Jesus: Who was recognized by John and Elizabeth before he was even born…holy Mary, Most helpful Mother of God… And when you get to the last 2 mysteries about Mary - …thy womb Jesus who assumed you into heaven body and soul; Holy Mary most grateful… …who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth…Holy Mary most humble…

[@assumptachio5966]

Thanks🙏

[@MariaPereira-oj8if]

Fr. Mike when you spoke of your mom praying the Rosary by herself in the quiet night. I reflect on seeing my own mom of 10 kids praying the Rosary while all her kids are asleep. That prayer of hers got all of us closer to Jesus and Mary, whether it praying the Rosary wherever we are now, attending Eucharist on all Sundays and most weekdays. God bless all moms for praying for their kids.

[@SharleaneBailey-b2k]

I found when my mind is racing. I can’t shut it off. Can’t relax. I pray the rosary and/or the divine chaplet and my mind calms, my whole body calms. I become as a single person asking their father for guidance, for peace. Then after I feel at such peace, and my mind feels so clear that I can focus now. On the important things.

[@BitsyBee]

Wow great reminder. How often I have skipped prayer because I felt I had more important things to do. I have forgotten how many times prayer made "important things" better.

[@anthonysciberras]

Thank you FR Mike yes it can be hard to concentrate on the rosary it also as you said let the rosary carry you thanks God bless.

[@marijo.4694]

I started praying the rosary every day for the last three years. It doesn't make everything better, but it gives me peace. I also use scriptural rosary to help me with praying the rosary. If you are struggling I'd suggest Many Hail Mary's at a time on KZbin. They pray it daily. There are others on KZbin channels that offer them too. Mother Mary pray for us!

[@catcat9582]

Thank you. I think this comment was mean to find me

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Mike for your Guidance and Support ✝️

[@mariechong9109]

Thanks Father Mike for this sharing - I am easily distracted when i pray, and this sharing is so useful and encouraging 🙏

[@MargoB]

I couldn't figure out if I was supposed to be concentrating on the words or the Mysteries, but I thought I should be trying hard to do one of them. Which one?! It never occurred to me that resting/letting Mary's prayer carry me was an option. Thanks, Father Mike! Signed, A beloved, Recovering Perfectionist

[@agnieszkakweczko8730]

Praying a Rosary is hard but totally worth it!

[@lolwutpear1000]

Another certified Fr Mike Schmitz classic 🫡

[@marthasotero7786]

me and my husband pray the rosary every morning and thank God for everything we have

[@MarkKaranjaM4K]

That is a new perspective about praying the holy Rosary as a rest or a break you have taught me. Thank you, father and God bless you, your hard-working dad and your sweet mom. Coming from a family like that, it's no wonder it has produced a priest.

[@lovelast4evergemma508]

I LOVE This Teaching THANK YOU SOOO MUCH Father Mike 💜✝️💜🌞💝

[@joellemorin1591]

Learning a scriptural rosary changed my life. Truly. When I'm not too distracted I can follow a set of images in my mind for each Hail Mary I pray. Over the years I've even adapted the meditations a bit to make it run more smoothly and it's always growing and changing. It's beautiful. From time to time, I'll say them out loud before praying the hail mary itself. It helps when my mind is having a hard time focusing, it keeps my mind reflecting on the mysteries rather than thinking about my day or watching my dogs play. Find a good scriptural rosary and do it. Seriously. It'll change how you pray!

[@PR_1775]

Great advice that has helped me too. I started using The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary (on Amazon and elsewhere) and it helps. Sometimes I can't do the scriptural rosary so I do what I can but the times I have with that book are very nice. And it actually seems to not take much longer than a "standard" rosary.

[@joellemorin1591]

@@PR_1775 absolutely! When I'm at my best, I can focus on my meditations while praying the Hail Mary and it wizzes by. Even on days when I lead my parents and say the meditations out loud first, it takes 5 or so minutes more but it feels so much shorter.

[@shilpasebastian7788]

Completely agree. Scriptural rosary has been my go-to over the past few months. Reading the scriptures from the mystery before each Hail Mary helps me stay more focused.

[@karensmith5526]

This is beautiful. I have a strong devotion to the Rosary and I believe our Mother guided me back to the Church through this prayer. Lately it’s been dry and challenging to get through it all. But just holding the Rosary, feeling it in my pocket, or wrapping it around my hand, feels like she is silently and patiently holding my hand as we walk together. It is very comforting. And yes, I do continue to pray it even when it is difficult because I love our Lord and it is good and loving to meditate on the Mysteries of His life. Thank you for this video

[@punkmaster1864]

Thank you Fr. Mike! You have changed my life through everything you have done

[@marykopydlowski4654]

When I was about 9. I lost the rosary from grandpa. Too scared to tell any one I used small rocks. On my desk. My sister kept throwing them away. They grrandma Baptist gave me small rocks from different states. Then as I got older. I made a big rosary with big rocks in the field. One day mom asked me what I was doing. I told her. Afraid but I lost the nice rosary grandpa gave me..A few days later my aunt brought me a rosary. Ive kept those small rocks for years.

[@LucyGebhardt]

Bless U Father Mike, God has given U great understanding. GOD is an awesome God. Who came into this trouble World to open the eyes of the Blind. Amen.

[@nickyravens-ernstzen5022]

Every night we would kneel around my parents bed. We would pray the Rosary at 8pm sharp whether we had friends around or not. They either had to pray along with us or go home. Back then it was, why do we have to do this every night. Yet today the Rosary is my go to. I so get distracted many times and I can’t say the Rosary every day because of depression and physical pain but I always find my way back to the Rosary. I sleep with a Rosary under my pillow or wrapped around my hand. It’s somehow brings me peace?. Please pray for us who are at times are distracted. May God Bless us all and you Fr Mike. Thank you from Cape Town South Africa.🇿🇦

[@cara0129]

I just finished praying the rosary tonight and felt bad for being distracted these past few days, feeling like my daily prayers aren't good enough. This video assured and encouraged me to continue praying daily as I do my best to continue my walk with Jesus through strengthening my catholic faith. This video's timing is perfect, thank you Fr. Mike and everyone at Ascension! Your videos play big roles in my faith journey everyday. God bless!

[@miriampasetes1499]

GOD bless you Fr. Mike and your advice on praying the Holy Rosary. I do daily though I fall asleep many times but continue. Our dear bio mother taught us this Faith Uplifting Prayer. Holy Mary Mother of GOD, pray for us all❤❤❤

[@jdl900]

I’ve never been one to pray the rosary. But, lately I’ve had this urge to pray it. A nagging urge. So, I started and look at the video that I find (this one).

[@tumbleweed2180]

Me too.

[@tumbleweed2180]

Weird...right?

[@spinstercatlady]

Same!

[@lauragrace325]

I was just telling Mary and Jesus how sorry I am that often I struggle to stay meditating on the mystery lately. This message, Fr. Mike, was so beautifully freeing and like they spoke peace directly back to me ❤

[@lindaconway6868]

Thank you Fr. Mike...as soon as I start my Rosary the distractions begin...probably from the evil one who does not want us to pray. I loved your video especially when you said we take a break and spend some time with Jesus and Mary. Amen Fr. Mike...Amen !!

[@Lavender-Waterfall]

I haven’t been praying the rosary every day lately; it’s been more like once a week or less. Now that I’ve watched this video, I feel like the reason for it is that I felt so much pressure. I was thinking, “if I’m not going to do it right, I shouldn’t do it at all.” Thank you for giving me permission to just let Mary and the Holy Spirit carry me as I pray the rosary. I do find the rosary relaxing, and I’m glad I’m allowed to see it that way (I mean, that I’m allowed to feel relaxed even when I’m not meditating on the words or mysteries, only IF I’m doing so). I’m a new convert (baptized this year at the Easter Vigil) from agnosticism, so I’m still learning. Thank you, Fr. Mike and Ascension!

[@tonylacey4980]

Fr Mike, thank you so much for your good works. You make me enter into my Catholic faith more and more. God Bless you 🙏

[@hollamonE]

I say the Rosary with the video you uploaded. Please consider doing all of the mysteries. It is nice to pry the Rosary with someone. Thank you Father Mike.

[@eleanorsplace-alternativel9896]

Thanks for that Father Mike. I was relieved to hear you say that just using the Rosary as a peace tool was ok. Sometimes I worry I'm not focused enough when I am praying.

[@HisLove4You]

Thank you Father! I'm constantly getting distracted praying the rosary and my other prayers too 🙏

[@m.g.3679]

Please keep doing these reflective videos on how to be better at building our relationship with God and praying. Much needed. Thank you

[@kathy.7475]

I once prayed the Rosary while getting an MRI. It kept my mind occupied and quiet during the scan and not feeling claustrophobic.

[@jeanmariedenning62]

@@kathy.7475 I can relate . I had to inject myself in the abdomen with lovenox a blood thinner due to blood clots from my knee to my groin post surgery. I would say Hail Marys till my injections completed .

[@IVIazia]

Beautiful! Mama Mary, pray for us. ❤️🙏🤍

[@marionmartin9929]

I love this explanation Father! The rosary is such a comfort to me. In it I find rest for my soul. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mapinoita279]

Thank you! God bless you Fr. Mike, and all of you at Ascension Presents!😊

[@MikeInFairfield]

Thank you Father Mike!

[@tonyc7352]

I'm glad I watched this video. When praying the rosary sometimes I struggle and sometimes I have felt a bit guilty that just "being carried". I totally get what you mean and this makes me feel better. Thank you.

[@Robert_Stewart_McD]

Thank you, Father. For the past few months, I have been saying a decade of the rosary twice daily. It does feel as if I'm simply repeating words. Your video has given me a different way of looking at things. God bless as always

[@Charlotte-rp6qu]

That was really good Father. The rosary isn't talked about enough. And sometimes we forget Our Lady's request to say it often ---- everyday if possible I know as a young adult and mother I didn't say the rosary enough. I was so impressed with the movie about Fatima ---- the original ---- but I was a child --- how we forget so quickly as adults. The remake I think has been very well done. And I watch it over and over. Wish you would talk about the Chaplet of Divine Mercy more. The promises to save the drying --- famous and friends ---- 3:00 hr. So important.

[@Jcc988]

Thanks Father. Lately, I have been getting very distracted after doing the mysteries for so many months. I feel the 'novelty' of the mysteries are wearing off. I admit that sounds awful. I tend to shift focus to the prayers to return to focus, but feel shameful that I am unable to meditate on the mysteries longer than a few seconds and have to switch focus to the prayers to get back on track. Instead of switching focus, I go back to the mysteries and up in an endless loop of getting distracted. This puts me at ease that I don't always have to do the mysteries and I cam meditate on the rythym of the prayers.

[@theresafoxx9338]

I’m dedicated to the rosary everyday. It brings me total peace and I look forward to it every day and each day it makes me feel closer to our Mother Mary and our Father and I know they hear me and are taking care of everything!

[@JenniferMiller-sx1xn]

The Rosaey brings me so much peace. I am so grateful to our Blessed Mother for her intercession and her presence when praying the Rosary. It truly is a restive and restorative way to pray. I also pray at night sitting up in my bed after my kids go to sleep. As always thank you and bless you Father Mike for sharing the love of Jesus and our faith. I pray for your continued strength, courage and peace ❤🙏🏼

[@GodLovesYou4368]

Thank you Father Mike for sharing your faith with us may God bless you and protect you amen 😊💞😇🙏😊💞😇🙏

[@cathiemurphy6439]

Thanks Father Mike…love the idea of just letting the rosary carry you….perfect…

[@clareschreiber8525]

Thank you Fr Mike. I “rest” in the Rosary a lot and it’s good to know that this way is a good way to pray.

[@henrymartinez7518]

Thank you Fr. Mike for sharing the same struggles as we have. I love The Blessed Mother. She has interceded for me since I can remember. She was my inspiration to return to the Mass every Sunday. I had really missed the Sacraments but was reluctant to go to confession. Finally last December after a 20 year absence I was able to go confession and receive the Sacrament of The Holy Eucharist. Praise Jesus. 🙏✝️🙏🌹

[@nighthoodgaming8662]

This awesome message is for me and me alone 😍😍. I am currently practicising how to say the whole rosary and I get so distracted. Now I know am not alone and because I have been asking our Lady for help, she has answered me thru FR. Thank you our Blessed Mum, I will push on thru the dryness and the distraction

[@susanfox4960]

I needed that Father Mike. Thank you

[@bottines6299]

Thank you do much. I have prayed the Rosary so often just being carried as you say but then I always tended to feel guilty for not having focused on the words or on the mysteries. Yet these have often been the greatest moment of prayer of that day, and I have received lights on aspects of my life while being carried by the Rosary. It is comforting that you suggest this as being an OK way to pray the Rosary.

[@samuelanders7597]

Honestly glad to find this video. Focusing on the mysteries is really difficult for me when praying the rosary. My mind wanders, or i focus on the prayer itself and lose track of the mystery. I find that those "restful" rosarys are the best fit for me. I just turn off all the distractions and pray

[@Ranyeam]

I’ve been praying the rosary this month and have been having a hard time either being consistent or being more “active” in the prayers or the meditations. I saw this video pop up and in the middle of watching it, I just felt the urge to pause it and start praying the rosary for today. After I finished praying, I came back to this video and Fr Mike started talking about it being restful and allowing ourselves to be carried by the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Mama Mary! I felt seen 😭 Even if it doesn’t “feel” productive, it still is very restful. Thanks for this video!

[@haveasitatmytablepodcast]

The most beautiful thing I took out of this is praying the rosary lets you sit still without needing to perform. Staying still has been what is keeping me from praying the rosary. There are so many things to be than sit down and give my 30mins to praying the rosary. But I will definitely try to just sit still because I need it. Love you all from Cameroon ❤

[@JoaoMilesConstancia]

Thank You Mama Mary❤

[@wincyverghese]

Thank you Fr Mike! As a perfectionist, I often put off praying the rosary especially if I'm feeling distracted, because I think why do it if I can't do it right. This has opened doors for me. Sometimes it's just about resting. And not being perfect all the time.

[@southernlady1109]

I put Perpetual Adoration with Gregorian chants on KZbin, listen to The Rosary audio app on my phone while reading The Holy Mysteries. It helps me to stay focused. Every Rosary is a bouquet of roses for our blessed, heavenly mother, Virgin Mary.

[@lorijasper3186]

I appreciate the helpful insights. This is the first time I have listened to Fr. Mike, and I have to say that he speaks so fast that I had to slow the speed down a bit. 🙂

[@colleenramoo8200]

Amen .. praying the rosary means so much to me 🥲🙏

[@mattberg916]

I pray while while driving...sometimes I find it more difficult to pray while I'm still. Whatever your situation never forget that we are loved more than we can ever comprehend. The Lord knows our struggles and fatigue and our distractions. He thirsts for our love, our efforts and the intentions of our hearts. Love the Lord with all your heart and He will know. Our Dearest Mother wants nothing more than for our poor hearts to live Him, love Him and adore Him as only Her Most Pure Heart is most perfectly able.

[@deanryanmartin]

These are exactly the ways I pray the Rosary every day. I say the Words loud with emphasis inside my mind.

[@ChristineMcg]

Thank you Fr Mike. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@plainjaneb]

Beautifully said, thank you, Father Mike. God bless you.

[@gera7734]

I pray the rosary 2x3 times each day (6 rosaries). While praying, I listen to the Magnificat, sung in Latin, or other peaceful music.

[@M.H_07]

There is a 5th set especially popular in Germany. The comforting mysteries: Jesus, ...who reigns as king ...who lives and works in his church ...who will return in glory ...who will judge the living and the dead ...who will complete all things

[@JanetOConnor]

This was a beautiful message! Thank you, Father Mike🩷

[@SandraPinto-n6u]

Thank you Father Mike for this excellent advice on praying The Rosary 📿 God bless you always …

[@jerrymccarthy1684]

Father Mike, thank you for this video. Even the best days, I still struggle with praying for the Holy Rosary. It helps to think that whenever my heart is touched to pray. It's an invitation to pray. I like to think that Jesus and Mother Mary are looking forward to hearing from me. I am still a sinner. My best prayers are still not worthy. Mother Mary will intercede my prayers and transform my prayers into a prayer that is understandable. Jesus knows me, better than I know myself. No matter what i say or how ever my prayer comes out, Jesus will accept my prayer just as I am. I like to think that it's not the prayer it's the thought that counts. Jesus and Mother Mary loves to spend time with us. It may take some time. Just open yourself to Jesus and Mother Mary, and your prayers will draw you closer to them.

[@jerrymccarthy1684]

Also, no matter where my prayer life is at. Matthew 9:20-21 helps me keep my prayer going.

[@mden2490]

I enjoy when there is a brief 10-30 reflection on each mystery. I am participating in the Hallow app month long rosary challenge and I have to admit that I do best and stay more focused when the days rosary length is kept within 20min. Anything past that my mind begins to wander, and pace and rhythm help with focusing. Maybe when I am not so focused and my mind is wandering, I still do believe that the repetition alone is honoring the Blessed Mother and The Lord.

[@nancybreyen2134]

@Fr. Mike Thank you for sharing about how your mom prayed the rosary and it was simply a time for her to rest. I am learning to take breaks in my day and this seems doable. Mother Mary holding me - pray for us!❤

[@danielsilverman23]

Thank you Fr Mike!

[@aleliquintos2171]

Thank you, Fr, God bless

[@kikijoseph3360]

God bless you Fr Mike 🙏

[@loveluckhurst]

So so so good, simple and powerful. Thanks Fr. Mike!

[@cherylawitherell1800]

Thank you,Fr.Mike

[@montanamornings8526]

Excellent Fr. Thank you. I lead The Rosary at daily Mass.

[@jerkycam]

Praying the Rosary on your knees before the Blessed Sacrament is the most pious. 🙏🏻 Praying in bed is the most relatable. 🛏️

[@eduardohoover2127]

As a neophyte I was just learning to pray the Rosary and had little idea of the Mysteries and Decades but I knew the order of the prayers. I found myself in jail fending for my sponsor. I made up my own Rosary and meditated on Sts Paul, Silas and Peter in prison. It was the most powerful Rosary I prayed. I was released without consequence.

[@KimberlyPalmetto]

It's important to learn the 20 mysteries every day ☄️

[@tumbleweed2180]

I cant believe how long I was adrift. Away from peace. Away from HIM. Then out of nowhere my friend gave me a rosary blessed by a priest from his church. The rest is history. A pro tip. If you havent been praying the rosary or praying at all, have patience. Dont be hard on yourself. All journeys start with one step. If you stumble, get back up. Gods not keeping score. Neither should you. Make HIM part of your life.

[@Camelia.Andrea.Anamaria]

Thank you, Father!😊

[@johndonohoe9807]

I find it very comforting.

[@edelmiraespinosa9689]

That's so true, the Rosary is a relief for our souls...as a old woman I have so much peace after praying the Rosary. God Bless You Father Mike!

[@infonut]

I find looking at the classic artwork depicting each event helps to concentrate on it.

[@KimberlyPalmetto]

Thank you bless you father in Christ forever Amen ☄️🙏🏻

[@maryanneevans9563]

Excellent!❤

[@terriekraybill9724]

I find it helpful to have passages very familiar or memorized from scripture, which can be called up during a mystery.