Hail Mary

[Paris_Blues]

Why is the Hail Mary to be prayed? Is it to be prayed everyday? Also, why do people hold a Rosary when they pray?

blessings,
Nicole

 

[itsjustdave1988]

I don’t know that any Catholic is obliged to pray the Hail Mary, but Catholics are of course encouraged to do so.

The Rosary is a ancient traditional devotion, you can read more about it here:

ewtn.com/expert/answers/rosary_history.htm

 

[itsjustdave1988]

I’m reading a book by a Methodist pastor which I recommend for someone converting to the Catholic faith, wondering what all this Rosary stuff is all about:

Five for sorrow, ten for joy;: A consideration of the Rosary by J. Neville Ward

 

[jrabs]

Both good questions. As for holding a rosary whilst praying, I will offer up a few reasons:

• It is easier to pray the rosary while holding one to help with the counting of the prayers. While I have said many a rosary without one ( waiting in lives at public places, at the gym while I run on the treadmill) I prefer to use one if I can.
• People who are say chaplets often opt to use a rosary. For example, the Divine Mercy Chaplet is said using the assistance of rosary beads to help count out the prayers. I use the rosary to help with other chaplets that I may say as well.
• I have also held the rosary while praying so that I can look at the cross and meditate. Sometimes I will look at the cross as I say my prayers to help settle me and bring me closer in union to Christ as I pray.

Hope this helps

 

[Bill_A]

Pray to Mary for intercesion, Her special King FU abilities are. Stomp out Satan and Come on Happy death.