Tag Archives: rosary

Pope Francis recites the Rosary – POLL

Posted on 4 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

POLL BELOW
The Holy Father is, as I type, at Santa Maria Maggiore for recitation of the Most Holy Rosary.
Do you say the Rosary?
Some shots from the live feed.

In Italy it is customary to end the Rosary with recitation of the … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: Do you pray the Rosary and add the “Fatima Prayer”?

Posted on 7 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Let’s return to an oldie-POLL for today’s beautiful feast.
First, a commercial: Years ago an acquaintance who participated on the old Compuserve Catholic Forum started her own online rosary business.  She made the most beautiful – and also strongest – rosaries … Continue reading →

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8 May: Indulgence – Supplication to O.L. of Pompeii

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a beautiful tradition for this day (often right at 1200 noon).  Once upon a time one could obtain this day a plenary indulgence by reciting the Supplication to the Madonna of Pompeii.  The other day for this is … Continue reading →

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“The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that…”

Posted on 17 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I don’t often post about apparitions of Our Blessed Mother, though I pay diligent attention to those which are approved by the Holy See and some attention to those which have the approval of local bishops.
With that in mind, here … Continue reading →

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Of penance and preparation and pilgrimage

Posted on 16 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We are headed into a time of true spiritual warfare.  The signs of this are thick in the air about us now.
We would do well to get ourselves ready.  We need good examinations of conscience, good confessions, good Communions - always GOOD Communions. … Continue reading →

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Pray for Bishops!

Posted on 26 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The US Bishops are going to need steel… spines in the upcoming battle for religious liberty.
Bishops, however, remain human beings, sinners, susceptible to many negative pressures.
And do not forget that the Enemy of the Soul hates bishops with the relentless … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Using a different set of mysteries during communal recitation of the Rosary.

Posted on 14 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I prayed the Rosary with some others today, but since it was Thursday they used the Luminous Mysteries. I, however, meditated on the Joyful Mysteries. Is that legit? Would I still qualify for an indulgence if I was meditating on different … Continue reading →

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7 October: prayers as SSPX leadership considers what the Holy See has offered

Posted on 6 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Several people who receive email from the SSPX have received this message and have in turn forwarded it to me.  I share it with you.
“Dear Brothers,
On October 7, feast of our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, victorious at
Lepanto, an … Continue reading →

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An October observation: “If you get lost…”

Posted on 6 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

October is a month dedicated in a special way to attention to one of our greatest Catholic devotions which is one of our greatest spiritual tools, the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
On that note, in a CNA … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Do we have to pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary?

Posted on 29 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have a kind of…confused question for you here, im told that i dont need to say the Luminous Mysteries, im told Pope John Paul II “suggested” it, not declared that it must be said, i wonder this … Continue reading →

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