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I've been thinking a great deal about Mary today, and after finishing a novena with my husband to "The Little Flower" (her feast day is Friday) just a few minutes ago, I came upon this encyclical which coincidentally was written on this date in 1937, which also happens to be the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel. So many coincidences, so little time.

And speaking of so little time, earlier today I read a post written by Mark Mallett which in part states ...

TIME IS SHORT

It is time to stop dismissing those beads as being that prayer which belongs to those "little ladies before Mass," and to recognize it as the sword of the saints, the mantra of the martyrs, the song of the angels. If you feel a spark of hope in you now, then blow it into flame by picking up your Rosary, and never putting it down. These are not the times for complacency, but for decisive action on our part, surrendering ourselves to all the means of grace available to us, starting with the Sacrament of Confession, culminating in the Eucharist, and strengthening those graces with the little sacramental called the Rosary. Do not cower in fear! Christ and His mother wish to hand you a victory!

Pray the Rosary every day. Pray it as a family. The temptation not to pray it should be a testimony in itself as to why you should.

There is no surer means of calling down God’s blessings upon the family . . . than the daily recitation of the Rosary. We do not hesitate to affirm again publicly that we put great confidence in the Holy Rosary for the healing of evils of our times. —PIUS XII

Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in Hell, even if you have sold your soul to the devil… sooner or later you will be converted and will amend your life and save your soul, if—and mark well what I say—if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins. —St. Louis de Montfort, The Secret of the Rosary

And from Hallowed Ground:

The Holy Rosary is not a pious practice banished to the past, like prayers of other times thought of with nostalgia. Instead, the Rosary is experiencing a new Springtime. Without a doubt, this is one of the most eloquent signs of love that the young generation nourish for Jesus and his Mother, Mary. In the current world, so dispersive, this prayer helps to put Christ at the centre, as the Virgin did, who meditated within all that was said about her Son, and also what he did and said. When reciting the Rosary, the important and meaningful moments of salvation history are relived ... --Pope Benedict XVI.

The most Holy Rosary is truly anointed by Our Lord without a doubt. So much misunderstood about this great devotion. I pray this at least every day with The Divine Mercy prayer. It’s a one two punched black eye to the enemy.

Linda August, 29 2010 - Nebraska Last year, my 28 yr old son decided that the time was right to try and purchase his first home. After finding the perfect home in his price range, he went to the bank and applied for his loan, after going thru all of the paperwork, inspections, approvals, etc….. his loan was turned down because of a too high a debt ratio and not making enough money, needless to say his dreams were crushed and he was devastated.

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from my son telling me that he had found another house that he wanted to buy and he was going to try for another loan from a different bank, he still had the same job, and the same debt ratio as the first time, nothing had really changed, and as a concerned parent, I didn’t want to see him get hurt again, so I began to pray the rosary every day that he would get approved for this house (which was much nicer than the first one) I would ask the Blessed Virgin MARY if she would help him get this house, day after day, week after week, I would say, MARY, MARY please hear my prayer and let his loan be approved.

One day I said please MARY, give me a sign that he will be able to get this house, a few days later, my son called to tell me that they just needed a few more documents before he got his loan. I was happy for my son, but still very nervous about the whole thing, I told my son that I was very happy for him and asked him what the address was of this house that he wanted to buy, he said mom, the address is 112 MARY St.!!!! I knew in that instant that, that was the sign I was asking for and things would be just fine. My son is now living in, and enjoying his new home.

Linda Teddy Cabardo Jr August, 26 2010 - Philippines I had a lot of experiences in praying the holy rosary. since i was little, me and my brothers along with my mom prayed the Rosary every night. Even at an early age we are taught how to pray the Rosary cause my mom is really devoted to the Holy Rosary. During that time we don't realize how important the prayer is until we have encountered a super typhoon.

we were so worried cause our house is really old and the roof is all broken and it even has big holes. During the night before the typhoon came we prayed and we were told by our mom not to worry cause we are protected. during the night of the typhoon we were sound asleep and the next morning we were shocked because almost every tree in the community was pulled off the ground and one of the houses were actually carried away by the typhoon. Our house was blessed nothing bad happened to it and everyone was safe.

John Wilson May, 13 2010 - Kota Kinabalu Just this year my job atmosphere has not been a good one. Feeling of insecure, depression and fear surrounds in my emotion. After eight years with this company, I decided then to look for another job. I have been devoted to rosary prayer before my first child was born. Things that happen in my life’s journey I always attribute to God’s will. Now I’m facing this rocky situation I turn to our blessed mother thru the rosary prayer. And yes! The thing you least expected whether of time or event, it happen to me. Yes! God’s signal graces.

The job which I accidentally applied, the owner called me for an interview. Surprised and overwhelming! After the 1st interviewed, the boss looks keen in me. He said he will call me again for a 2nd interview but by his partner. From that day onwards I waited, but no call. Every night my wife and I pray the rosary together. Come May 7, at noon time my wife called and told me that there is a heartbeat on the fetus. She is 10 weeks pregnant! Then on the same day, towards evening, the owner called me for the second interview for the job. The date was fixed on 11 may at 11 am.

The 15 promises of rosary stated that no 1. You will receive signal grace and no 11. You will obtain all you ask from me. After my second interview not only did I received the pay that I ask for but they give me more. Never underestimate the power of rosary. Trust God with all your heart and surrender to His divine will. Pray and pray the rosary. God is inscrutable in His decision and He works mysteriously. Never forget to offer thanksgiving all the time. Praise to God! Amen

Thanks. Very inspiring; I love the poetic latinity of pre-conciliar encyclicals.

mark

"The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christocentric prayer. In the sobriety of its elements, it has all the depth of the Gospel message in its entirety, of which it can be said to be a compendium. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat for the work of the redemptive Incarnation which began in her virginal womb. With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love. Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer" (John Paul II: Rosary of the Virgin Mary).

Link (there are also some great pictures of JPII).

I've noticed some of our visitors on our Rosary for Peace site have clicked on over to this thread on Free Republic. Please feel free to join up (it's easy!), and comment. The threads marked [Catholic Caucus] in the title, provide an environment for Catholics to discourse without the negative aspect of anti-Catholic commentary.

Happy October, Virgin Mother. We love you!

FR ROBB'S ALL SKULL BEAD ROSARY

This first rosary was especially designed for Father Robb's at his request. He loves to show it to the children at our local Catholic school (they love it!) and it gives him a chance to talk about the teachings of the church in 3 parts (Those on Earth - Militant, in Purgatory - Penitent and in Heaven - Triumphant). The skulls are crushed bone mixed with resin, cast in a skull mold, then antiqued.

This rosary is well out of our financial reach, but I absolutely love it too. What do you think? Would it remind you to pray for the Holy Souls? Link.

h/t Fr. Mark Kirby.