few questions

[stuk_ina_moment]

If I pray the rosary and for some reason don’t have access the the mysteries ie (lose my pamplet) what should I pray on the bead for the mysterie? Does it still count as a rosary?

Does anybody else get sleepy when they pray the rosary? I feel like the relaxes me physically and spiritually.

I know my mind tends to wander when I pray. I try real hard to stay focused on the prayer but my mind goes else where. Does the prayer still count and hold meaning?

Tommorow is adoration. Are theyr any special prayers I can pray? Is this the time when I should have a real conversation with god? Like asking him for direction and strength? Should I present him with my petitions that I need help with?

Thanks ed

 

[heathernoel]

I am sadly out of practice with my rosary . It’s time to pick it back up…

My daughters and I prayed rosaries every night for two years…it’s VERY relaxing, and the more you do it, the less your mind wanders and the more focused on prayers you become. There are times when I’m walking that I will pray a decade on my fingers; if I don’t remember what the day’s mysteries are (I’m new to the Church), then I try to remember His life from Mary’s point of view…private rosary, I guess…

Thanks for kicking MY butt into gear. I’m going to sign off and go pray!

 

[JerryS]

The rosary is a private devotion, so is not subject to hard-and-fast rules. The standard mysteries are traditional, but not required. The main idea is to contemplate the life of Jesus, and you can choose different events or scenes if you prefer.

In addition to praying it frequently, you might find a scriptural rosary helpful. There are several free on-line (e.g. www.rosaryarmy.com). In these, you read a brief excerpt of Scripture before each Hail Mary. These snippets tell the story of the mystery using Bible passages. There are many benefits - you learn some Scripture, you memorize the mysteries, and you end up with lots of images to use while praying. After a while, you’ll have them in your head and won’t need the guide any more. That may help with your mind wandering.

Adoration is time with Jesus, so be guided by Him. There are recommended ways to spend a Holy Hour in adoration (see links starting at “How to Pray a Holy Hour” at therealpresence.org/eucharst/pea/a2.html). You don’t have to follow any formulas, though.