Tag Archives: rosary

Benedict XVI entrusts Italy to the Blessed Virgin. Fr. Z rants

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You may have seen this yesterday.
POPE ENTRUSTS ITALY TO VIRGIN’S PROTECTION
VATICAN CITY, 27 MAY 2011 (VIS) – Yesterday afternoon in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Benedict XVI presided over the praying of the Rosary together with the bishops of … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: How do you pray the Rosary?

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

NB: Don’t forget the Spiritual Bouquet (you can participate daily) for Pope Benedict!
The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is prayed according to different methods in different parts of the world.  For example, in Italy it will usually include … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: non-Catholics reciting the Rosary

Posted on 19 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Me and a group of my friends try to go weekly to a nearby nursing home to visit and pray with the people there. We usually go around the rooms asking if any of them want to join … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of the Rosary? of Victory? Help from readers?

Posted on 5 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The other day I posted about the upcoming Pontifical Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary which Bishop Joseph Perry (Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago) will celebrate this week, Thursday in Manhattan (6 PM at the Church … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: wearing a rosary

Posted on 18 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader asks:
I live in an area with a large Hispanic population and I see a lot of men and boys wearing Rosaries around their necks. Is it sacreligious to do so? Please enlighten me.
You mean they use their … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: blessing an iPhone for use in reciting the Rosary

Posted on 2 August 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Fr. Z:
Much of the time, I use one of the Rosary applications on my iPod touch in order to pray the Rosary.  Would it be appropriate to ask a Dominican or other priest to use the Rosary blessing … Continue reading →

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Third SSPX Rosary Crusade: 12 million rosaries for….

Posted on 25 April 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the "Letter to Benefactors" of the SSPX from SSPX Superior Bp. Bernard Fellay.
Some of the usual stuff, some very good points and finally a great idea.
My emphases and comments.
LETTER TO FRIENDS AND BENEFACTORS … Continue reading →

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