Reasons why we should pray the Rosary

Have you ever prayed the rosary? I hope so. As for me, praying the rosary has been a part of my life for quite some time already. I make it a point to try my best to pray it everyday (though there were also times that I fail to pray it). After doing my household chores usually in the late afternoon and when my children are still in school and all is quiet, that’ s the time I meditate and pray the holy rosary. There are also times that I listen to the radio and pray along at DXGN’s rosary program every 6 o’clock in the evening. My children join me in praying the rosary, usually during summer vacation and if they are not busy with their school activities. As I pray, I offer my intentions to God through Mama Mary’s intervention.

And indeed, miracles do happen. If not all but most of my prayer intentions were answered. Also, if my day is full of anxieties, praying the rosary brings to me a kind of peaceful feeling. In times of difficulties and sickness, I find solace on praying the rosary. By meditating on the life of Jesus in every mystery of the rosary, it made me realize how God loves us so much by sending His son Jesus through Mary.

I hope that you too will be able to find the time to pray the holy rosary and discover for yourself the miracles it bring.

Below are some of the reasons why we should pray the rosary and some thoughts about it that I gathered from Dynamic Catholic:

1. Peace. We live hectic lives in a chaotic world. All this can lead to a confusion that fogs the mind, unsettles the soul, and leads to poor decisions. Amidst all this chaos and confusion our souls yearn for peace and clarity. There is just something about the Rosary that settles our hearts and minds. It reaches deep down into our souls and puts us at ease, creating a peace that is rare and beautiful.
2. Perspective. Do you ever feel like stepping back from the world? Do you ever feel like taking a nice, long, extended break from the daily commitments and responsibilities? The Rosary is a great way to do that. It allows us to leave the world behind for a little while and get some perspective. By praying the Rosary we get to step back from who we are, where we are, and what we’re doing, and reassess whom we are and what on earth we are doing.
3. Always What We Need. The Rosary is ever fresh, ever new, and deeply personal. Every time we pray it, we can have a completely different experience than we did yesterday or last week. Of course, the Rosary doesn’t change, but we do. Our questions change. Our struggles and concerns change. Our faith and doubts change. Where we are in our journey with God changes. The Rosary provides the context, the format, and the process for God to speak to us about all these things.
4. Mary. Nobody sees the life of a child the way that child’s mother does—not even the father. This is Mary’s perspective of Jesus’ life. She has a unique perspective. It seems that every genuine Christian, not just Catholics, should be interested in that perspective—and not just interested, but fascinated. In the Rosary we ponder the life of Jesus through the eyes of his mother. This is an incredibly powerful experience if we enter into it fully.
5. Awareness. This is a giant benefit from praying the Rosary, and it is central to a rich and vibrant spiritual life. Being aware of what is happening inside, around us, and to us, is one of the most incredible gifts God can give us. One of the rarest gifts that awareness freely gives us is the ability to see things as they really are. This extraordinary clarity tends to make those who possess it very good decision makers. The many ways we can pray and reflect with the Rosary help us grow in awareness.
6. Epic Moments. When we pray the Rosary, we reflect on some of the most epic moments in history. For example, the Annunciation, Mary’s moment, the moment when her “yes” changed the world. Imagine the monumental courage that would have required. Think about it. Everything hung in the balance. What would have happened if Mary had said no? And there are 20 of these moments in the different mysteries of the Rosary. Imagine what we can learn.
7. Slow Down. Praying the Rosary regularly encourages us to slow down, which in turn should encourage us to live life at a different pace than the rest of the world. We learn from Mary how to look at an experience, hold it in our hearts, and ponder what it means for our lives. This slower pace also allows us to be present. The Rosary will teach you to be 100% present to whoever and whatever is in front of you at any given moment.
8. Community. When we come together, great things can happen. When we come together to pray the Rosary, even greater things can happen. The Rosary has the power to impact the lives of our loved ones, our communities, and our nation. What can we pray for? We can pray for the needs of our families and friends. We can pray for our communities, for our cities and neighborhoods, for our schools and churches, and for the hungry, lonely, and sick. We can pray for our nation, our leaders, and our troops. Praying the Rosary can bring peace to a troubled world, healing to broken hearts, and clarity to those in chaos.
9. The-Best-Version-of-Ourselves. Praying the Rosary helps us look at who we are, and challenges us to become a-better-version-of-ourselves. We become intimately familiar with the better person we know we can be—a better friend, a better parent, a better spouse, a better child and sibling, a better employer and leader, a better citizen of this country, and a better member of the human family.
10. Healing. Who doesn’t need their history healed? Who doesn’t want to be rescued from the turbulence and anxiety of modern life? Who doesn’t want their soul healed? Every time you pray the Rosary, Jesus welcomes you into his life and you welcome him into your life. Bring him your deepest pains and struggles, and let him heal the hurt. Only great things can happen when you invite Jesus into your life.

“The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you’ll be amazed at the results.” – St. Josemaria Escriva