Difficulties with the rosary

[onmyknees]

I find it helps me from getting distracted or sleepy if I reflect not only of the gospel mystery but the fruit of the mystery and how I can achieve that end. I also pray to Mary for her intercession for all my family, friends, those who are sick, the souls in Purgutory. My thoughts and prayers are foucusing on each person as a pray each Hail Mary bead. There are just so many things to meditate/pray about that it really can help to keep us focused. God bless!

 

[sonettegarbin]

I have a tough time with praying the rosary too–

Unfortunately I don’t have a link to an audio file, but I’ve seen books and CD’s for sale.

Try these links

The Rosary on Mp3
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Rosary Media -
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[jvillari]

I keep a finger rosary in my car. I have a 30 minute ride to and from work so I started saying my rosary early in the morning on my way to work. You might think to yourself that driving is in itself a distraction but I seem to be able to concentrate on the rosary during this time (as well as my driving!)

 

[FaustinaClare]

I too have this problem.

I also have a version of narcolepsy so praying anything like the rosary sort of puts me in a hypnotic state where I can’t focus but fall asleep or I’m so drowsy I can’t think straight. The minute I stop praying the fog lifts a little but I’m usually like this all day to some extent, depending on what I am doing. I should try the “walking rosary”

I feel so guilty about it that I have a hard time with the rosary. I pray the divine mercy chaplet b/c I can usually pray it and finish it before I get to that point. I need to pray the rosary more b/c it is so important.

Whenever I’m on my meds and I’m alert my mind races and I can’t keep focused on things and I start thinking of things not related to the gospels which is another problem.

sigh