It’s October again, and one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is cooler, leaves start to change, and everyone starts settling in for the fall.
October is also the month of the Rosary. I’ve always been fascinated by this centuries old prayer, even when I wasn’t Catholic. I loved looking at my friends’ beautiful beads, and later, adding to my own collection. Now, with many small children in the house, I use an electronic app most often, so I can listen while I work.
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary has been around since 1573, when it was instituted thanking God for the victory at Lepanto. Much of the success of the widespread use of the Rosary can be credited to St Dominic and his followers.
Ready to learn more about this beautiful set of prayers? We have this book from Karen Edmisten, to get you started. You can download MP3s of the Rosary for free from Catholicity, or download a Rosary app to your iPod. I prefer Rosary Miracle Prayer – Pauline Books and Media
Keeping it traditional? I saw these beautiful Rosaries mentioned by Sarah Reinhard, and am making a Christmas wish list for myself.
If you’re looking for ways to involve your children in the Rosary, start here with my post about Rosary Crafts over at Catholic Mothers Online, or check out my Pinterest Adventures in Faith Board.
What about you? How do you say the Rosary? In quiet solitude, as a family, or on your commute?
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The rosary app you suggested is so wonderful – the stained glass depictions of the mysteries are wonderful. You have a knack for finding the best prayer apps!
I seriously LOVE that app. It’s awesome …. and perfect for a commute from say …. my house to yours? It’s too long for the work commute.
Love those rosaries from Trendy Traditions. Thanks for sharing that link!
They are gorgeous — I asked Sarah how they held up to children, and she was very impressed! I just have to decide what kind of color I want.
Our Lady of the Rosary used to be called Our Lady of Victory. I kinda like Our Lady of Victory because of the Battle of Lepanto.
See — you’re always teaching me something!
I like it, because it reminds us that we are always in a spiritual battle.
Those rosary crafts are great; bookmarking them to use with my Girl Scouts.
Thanks! I had a lot of fun writing that post for Catholic Mothers Online!
Hello Dianna! I also love October because it is the month of the Holy Rosary and I’ve shared several rosary posts over at my blog. We often say the rosary as a family in the car because we live so far out of town and drive everywhere. But I especially enjoy reciting the Holy Rosary when I’m doing my daily walk.
Hi, Ellen!
I love Peggy Bowles, “The Rosary Workout”. I’m a runner — but if I try to say the Rosary while running — I get totally out of breath, and all off kilter. I like to say them on the way to/from work, or if I’m lucky enough to get up and rolling before the children start getting out of bed.
I’d like to institute a Family Rosary. For now – I think I may start with trying to get through one decade a night, since my children are still small.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I also love Peggy’s book!
Hi Dianna! Thanks for dropping by my homeschool blog (www.teachermamatina.blogspot.com). I am learning a lot from YOUR blog 😉 Thank you for all the wonderful, inspiring posts. I am so grateful to GOD for connecting us Catholic homeschool moms through His love and Holy Spirit – even if we don’t know each other personally, we can communicate easily because of our common love for God, His Church and our children! 😉 God bless yah always!
Hello there,Tina!
So glad to meet you!
You’re completely right — I had so much trepidation going into homeschooling …. “what do I know? How can I do this? What the heck am I doing?” By taking it day by day, and sometimes hour by hour, I’m finally convincing myself I’m doing a great job.
I agree with you – the friendships and connections I’m making online help me ‘stick to the program’ with teaching Rachel at home. I so appreciate your kind words of support!
Thank you for the information on the Rosary. It is a beautiful way to pray. We are so blessed to be able to commune with our Heavenly Father. God bless.
Dr Bobbi Jo —
Thanks so much for stopping by!
The Rosary is one of my favorite prayers — it keeps me focused and brings me peace.
Thanks for your comment, and for suggesting the app! I checked and it is available for Android too, and will be a great help for my new goal of 15 minutes of dedicated prayer a day, and maybe for less dedicated prayer while nursing the baby! I saw below that you are expecting, congratulations!
Your blog is beautiful, I’ll be back!
Welcome! I was happy to stop by, and so glad you visited here!
I’m an Apple girl … and sadly, I know NOTHING about Android/Blackberry stuff. I’m happy that you were able to find the app for Android.
I’m super picky about ‘recorded’ Rosaries, and this one is perfect -the cadence and the voices are beautiful, and I really enjoy the meditations before each mystery. It’s Awesome! I seriously want a Divine Mercy app from the same folks.
We are expecting again — I’m trying not to be anxious, as it is a very busy season of life here.
Best of luck to you, and your sweet baby! Hope to see you soon!
Thank you for this beautiful informative post. I am not a Catholic but have always been intrigued by the Rosary. I’m happy to find out more about it.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Thank you, Charlotte!
There are actually many Protestants who pray the Rosary as well. A motto I’ve heard before is, “To Jesus, Through Mary.” The Rosary has us meditate on events in Jesus’ life, bringing us closer to Him!
Hope some of my resources helped — thanks so much for stopping by!