Catholics and repeated prayers (e.g Rosary)

[Zadeth]

Why do Catholics do the likes of the Rosary when Matthew 6:7 says “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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• Is repetitious prayer bad?
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