Just Prayed My First Rosary and Will Soon Begin RCIA

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nsper7, how wonderful.

I welcome you. I have marked my calendar for October 12th and I will remember you at Mass that day.

Our Lady of Fatima requested that we say a Rosary daily for world peace.

I love the Rosary and right now I am working on the Rosary Novena (27 petition - 27 thanksgiving [even if your petition is not granted]); my petition is for the END OF ABORTION IN THE US AND THE ENTIRE WORLD so I sincerely hope that our Dear Lord will listen to my prayers as passed to Him by his Blessed Mother.

Congratulations again!!!:clapping: :harp:
:blessyou:
 
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nsper7, how wonderful.

I welcome you. I have marked my calendar for October 12th and I will remember you at Mass that day.

Our Lady of Fatima requested that we say a Rosary daily for world peace.

I love the Rosary and right now I am working on the Rosary Novena (27 petition - 27 thanksgiving [even if your petition is not granted]); my petition is for the END OF ABORTION IN THE US AND THE ENTIRE WORLD so I sincerely hope that our Dear Lord will listen to my prayers as passed to Him by his Blessed Mother.

Congratulations again!!!:clapping: :harp:
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KK.

So I should pray:
  1. Rosary (no intentions)
  2. Rosary (intentions for world peace)
  3. Chaplet of Divine Mercy
How should I make a Rosary intentional? Also, does it invalidate the Rosary if I have trouble or am unable to meditate on the Mysteries?
 
nsper7,

Forgot to mention - do you know that the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed on ETWN every day at 3:00 p.m.

And following that is the International Rosary. I have several DVDs for praying of the Rosary and it is very helpful to pray with a group. Also, on EWTN, you can pray with Mother Angelica and the Nuns of her Convent. That is shown several times during the day.

On Saturday, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song is prayed and that will bring tears to your eyes.

Also, Father Joseph Mary prays the Rosary for Life on Saturday after the Divine Mercy Chaplet. That is a pro-Life Rosary.

Sorry, didn’t mean to make a commercial.

:angel1:
 
I always have an intention for my Rosary and I start with this prayer, but there are others.
O Mother of God, accept this Rosary as a sign of my love and devotion to you.

I beg you to intercede for me with your Divine Son, and grant the favor I so earnestly desire.

(petition)

O Blessed Virgin, remember your faithful servant by hearing my prayers and obtaining my petitions.

O Most Holy Queen of the Rosary, pray for me.
No, it does not invalidate the Rosary if you find it difficult to meditate on the Mysteries. The Blessed Mother will help you.

That is also why I find the DVDs helpful. They generally have a prayer to help on the Mysteries.

Does this help?
 
mullenpm said:
I always have an intention for my Rosary and I start with this prayer, but there are others.
O Mother of God, accept this Rosary as a sign of my love and devotion to you.

I beg you to intercede for me with your Divine Son, and grant the favor I so earnestly desire.

(petition)

O Blessed Virgin, remember your faithful servant by hearing my prayers and obtaining my petitions.

O Most Holy Queen of the Rosary, pray for me.
No, it does not invalidate the Rosary if you find it difficult to meditate on the Mysteries. The Blessed Mother will help you.

That is also why I find the DVDs helpful. They generally have a prayer to help on the Mysteries.

Does this help?
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Yes, very much. Thank you. Is it okay to pray a Rosary without an intention?
 
nsper7 said:
Hey everyone,

Today, I just prayed my first Rosary. Also, yesterday, I met with a local parish’s Director of RCIA and am going to begin RCIA quite soon as a Candidate. My Rite of Welcoming will occur on October 12th.

Also, I am going to make it a spiritual discipline for myself to pray the Rosary once everyday.
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I’m in RCIA right now; tomorrow will be the third week for me! That’s great that you learned how to pray the Rosary already. I actually got some Rosary Beads and a little pouch for them the first time I attended Mass. This elderly guy was soo nice and really left a good first impression with me about how loving people in the Catholic church truly are! Good luck in your journey through RCIA…Can’t wait for Easter Vigil! God bless you.

-Curtis
 
Of course you may pray the Rosary without an intention.

Just say – I love you Jesus – and get on with it.

Don’t worry about your mind wandering. That happens to all of us. You will get the hang of it.

🙂 😉
 
mullenpm said:
Of course you may pray the Rosary without an intention.

Just say – I love you Jesus – and get on with it.

Don’t worry about your mind wandering. That happens to all of us. You will get the hang of it.

🙂 😉
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Do you ever pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?
 
Every Day at 3:00 p.m. on EWTN.

Are you able to watch EWTN? There is a program called, I believe, “The Journey Home.” The host is a convert to our Faith and he interviews people who have also become converts.

It is very inspiring.

I am going to bed now since it is 3:00 a.m. so I will say goodnight and I am so happy that you have found the Rosary.

I carry mine with me where ever I go.

:sleep: :yawn:
 
nsper7 said:
So I should pray:
  1. Rosary (no intentions)
  2. Rosary (intentions for world peace)
  3. Chaplet of Divine Mercy
How should I make a Rosary intentional? Also, does it invalidate the Rosary if I have trouble or am unable to meditate on the Mysteries?
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Please do not worry about “invalid” Rosaries. They do not exist.
Also, I recommend only praying one (5 decades) Rosary each day. You are very new at this, do not overload yourself. Ask you priest about it. The Church also recommends a certain set of Mysteries for each day so each set gets used.
 
nsper7 said:
So far, since Saturday, I have prayed the Rosary at least once every day (often more).
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My dear young friend as I read your posts your enthusiasm is clear. It is always a glad tiding when I read people like you or Curtishouse29 make positive choices.

I started praying a rosary each day back in May of this year. It is now firmly a welcomed part of each day. In fact now the rosary seems to be too short on some days.

My mind wanders at times, too. Some days when I am out bicycling I will pray the rosary 3 times. A lot of miles fly by while I pray.

Concerning meditating on the mysteries you will understand them more as you learn and explore your faith. Sometimes through conversation, reading a book or looking on websites I pick up bits of info about the mysteries.

Again congratulations on your choice and may God bless you.
 
nsper7
I am adding the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to my daily discipline. Thus, I’ll pray the Rosary and Chaplet both at least once per day.
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STOP IT. YOU ARE PUTTING US TO SHAME. 😊 Just kidding about the stop it part. 😉

BTW don’t worry about the mind wandering. Happens to all of us. I’m sure even the greatest of saints had their mindswander at times. Perseverance is important. Dont feel bad. Just offer it up to our Lord. The graces will surely flow towards you. Congratulations on taking the road back to Rome.
 
nsper7 said:
Do you ever pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?
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i could be wrong (doesn’t happen very often… but anyway… :D)…

i feel that the things you think about when your mind is wndering are things that the Holy Spirit would like for you to focus on. But then again… i have to say this with caution because the devil also likes to get his 2 cents worth in… :mad: That so-and-so is eveyrwhere (his demons, that is)…

But anyway… like somone else said… There is no such thing as a (how did s/he say it?) “bad rosary”… (??) or whatever…

God bless your new journey with Jesus… (and friends 🙂 )
 
Welcome,

I became a Catholic (via RCIA of course) on Divine Mercy sunday of 2006. I appreciate your dialog regarding the rosary, the responses you received helped me also. As far as meditating on the mysteries goes, I purchased a booklet with pictures for each mystery, it may sound juvenile, but I found it easier if I prayed while looking at the picture.

I do remember that after my confirmation I really wished I had a two-day meditative retreat lined up (I didn’t and couldn’t because of family issues). You might want to think about it, it’s an amazing journey and I really wished I’d had quiet time to reflect and absorb the entire process. One other thing I learned, if I have difficulty or problems with my spiritual life I should NOT, repeat NOT keep them to myself, but I should talk to my pastor, sponsor etc. - it’s very important that we keep on the right path.

Peace, Blessings and Welcome Home:)
Terese Pamela (Pam)
 
How wonherful:D

Praise the Lord.

God has “small ears” and a HUGE HEART.

Don’t worry about the little stuff. It’ll come in time, just keep praying, and the Rosary is a wonderful prayer. But in addition take time just to speak with God, let God know your concerns and needs, and He will answer you. Not always in the way we want, but always in the way that is best for our souls.

I’ll keep you in my prayers too.

Your dinig good, no doubt that God and Mary, our Most Blessed Mother are very pleased. Keep up the good work!

God bless,
Pat Miron
Marian Catechesit
 
TeresePamela, it doesn’t sound juvenile at all to use a little book with pictures and prayers to aid in saying the Rosary.

I have bought DVDs from several sources (EWTN, Mother Angelica and her Nuns, etc.) and pray with them frequently. It is nice to add your voice to the group, and you have different prayers to aid in meditation.

I primary use the little “Spritural Rosary” book wherein there is a different scriptural saying for each Hail Mary bead. I have been using this little book for years and I have it with me always in my handbag with my Rosary beads.

I love the Rosary and say it often during the day so every aid you can use adds to the piety and love.

:harp: :grouphug: :blessyou:
 
Nsper,

Don’t worry about praying the Rosary, just pray it with devotion. Always offer an intention, even if your intention is simply to praise and thank God.
 
Is it a sin to break one’s spiritual disciplines? I ask because, ashamedly, the past couple of days I have not recited my Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
 
nsper, I am happy that you are back.🙂

No, it is not a sin to break the cycle of saying your Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet.

You are new to this discipline so ease up on yourself. Get back in the habit by just saying either the Rosary (my preference) or the Chaplet and after awhile it will come more easily.:clapping:

We all have busy lives and you are beginning a wonderful chapter in your life.

Good luck with the RCIA classes.👍:blessyou:
 
*Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. *

Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse. Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse. Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse.
**It is **wonderful that you are praying the rosary and want to learn it well!🙂 😃 🙂 ❤️ 😃 🙂 :heart :heart 😃 ❤️ . St. Louis Mary de Montfort, teacher of many of the most devout saints such as St. Therese of Liseux (Mother Theresa named herself after St. Therese of Liseux, and St. Therese of Liseux is considered by many to be the greatest saint of modern times ) and St. Maximilian Maria (who did not lose faith even in an Auschwitz Concentration camp, while being starved, dehydrated, kept singing and praising God and even offered to die in place of another prisoner and saved thousands of Jews by hiding them in his friary (see the Jewish Virtual Library which calls him Righteous Among Nations) for more information or an official biography as well as Pope John Paul II were greatly inspired by his book True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin which is available for *free * online. That book teaches you the secret of devotion to Mary, that even many of the most devout Catholics do not know.
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As for saying the rosary with concentration, he gives excellent examples of how to do so in **The Secret of the Rosary ** tips such as adding “Jesus in agony” to the Hail Mary during the First Sorrowful Mystery, “Jesus scourged” to the Hail Mary during the Second Sorrowful Mystery, and all sorts of wonderful, magnificent accounts of the power of the Rosary, the importance of the Rosary, and the effect of the Rosary on people’s lives.
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Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse. Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse. Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse.

*Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. *
 
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