Praying the Rosary

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Someone replied to a poster in another thread that “we all should be praying to rosary every day or at least try to”. I know that a lot of people here at CAF are more “traditional” than the average Catholic, but really??? We should all pray the Rosary every day???

I don’t do so well with standard, rote prayers. They just don’t fit my personality and/or my lifestyle. My daily schedule changes pretty much every day, and some days I’m lucky to be able to get to work on time because I’ve had only 8 hours between the end of one shift and the beginning of another (and have to find time to commute, eat, sleep, and shower). I’ve tried praying the Rosary, but the only time I really have is right before I go to sleep, and I usually end up falling asleep somewhere in the middle of the it. I’ve tried praying the Rosary while I drive, but that is too much of a distraction. I do pray every day, throughout the day (like praising and thanking God for a beautiful sunrise, praying for a patient, etc.), but my prayers tend to be less formal and more “free-form”. Now I feel like a ‘bad Catholic’ because I don’t pray the Rosary every day. 😦
 
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Someone replied to a poster in another thread that “we all should be praying to rosary every day or at least try to”. I know that a lot of people here at CAF are more “traditional” than the average Catholic, but really??? We should all pray the Rosary every day???

I don’t do so well with standard, rote prayers. They just don’t fit my personality and/or my lifestyle. My daily schedule changes pretty much every day, and some days I’m lucky to be able to get to work on time because I’ve had only 8 hours between the end of one shift and the beginning of another (and have to find time to commute, eat, sleep, and shower). I’ve tried praying the Rosary, but the only time I really have is right before I go to sleep, and I usually end up falling asleep somewhere in the middle of the it. I’ve tried praying the Rosary while I drive, but that is too much of a distraction. I do pray every day, throughout the day (like praising and thanking God for a beautiful sunrise, praying for a patient, etc.), but my prayers tend to be less formal and more “free-form”. Now I feel like a ‘bad Catholic’ because I don’t pray the Rosary every day. 😦
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If you are not called to pray it, you are not called. Don’t sweat it;)

I will say that you are missing a real consolation, though. I try to pray it every day, and rarely miss.
 
I try and pray it everyday…I think if people realized how powerful saying the Rosary is they’d never miss. It takes 20 minutes. Less time than a sitcom. I try and be focused but my mind wanders alot…She understands
 
I had the same reaction several years ago…“every day? oh my Word, where do people find time to do that”.

But I pray the Rosary just about every day now.

Couple of thoughts, little helps, perhaps.
  • before beginning form an intention, a short prayer with God; I am praying this Rosary out of reparation for all my past meanness, for all souls in Purgatory, for all persecuted Christians in China, for all children who have leukemia, and for their dear parents.
  • pray with your heart…and as you mind wanders…gently bring it back with a dose of humor…“here we go again Lord, or Mary”.
  • as you end, tell our Lady “here are some flowers for you, not all are as pretty as others, but all are for you. Do something nice for someone with them”.
-Just because we can’t be as intentional as we’d like to be, St Josemaria once remarked it was like a love song we sing over and over to our mother…we still mean the words we sing and the notes we play, but we may not be focusing on each word or note.
  • Pray while you drive…there’s nothing sacrosanct that one has to be on one’s knees in a Church to pray the Rosary - do this when you can, however.
  • Have a different ‘extra’ intention for each mystery or even each bead. Ask for lots from God!!!
  • Pray it with the love of a child, not an adult.
 
Catholic_Wife said:
Someone replied to a poster in another thread that “we all should be praying to rosary every day or at least try to”. I know that a lot of people here at CAF are more “traditional” than the average Catholic, but really??? We should all pray the Rosary every day???

I don’t do so well with standard, rote prayers. They just don’t fit my personality and/or my lifestyle. My daily schedule changes pretty much every day, and some days I’m lucky to be able to get to work on time because I’ve had only 8 hours between the end of one shift and the beginning of another (and have to find time to commute, eat, sleep, and shower). I’ve tried praying the Rosary, but the only time I really have is right before I go to sleep, and I usually end up falling asleep somewhere in the middle of the it. I’ve tried praying the Rosary while I drive, but that is too much of a distraction. I do pray every day, throughout the day (like praising and thanking God for a beautiful sunrise, praying for a patient, etc.), but my prayers tend to be less formal and more “free-form”. Now I feel like a ‘bad Catholic’ because I don’t pray the Rosary every day. 😦
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As the Rosary is a private devotion you are not required to pray the Rosary at all, never mind daily. However, it is a very powerful prayer.
By the way, I can’t think of a better way to fall asleep than when praying the Rosary.
 
Catholic_Wife said:
Someone replied to a poster in another thread that “we all should be praying to rosary every day or at least try to”. I know that a lot of people here at CAF are more “traditional” than the average Catholic, but really??? We should all pray the Rosary every day???

I don’t do so well with standard, rote prayers. They just don’t fit my personality and/or my lifestyle. My daily schedule changes pretty much every day, and some days I’m lucky to be able to get to work on time because I’ve had only 8 hours between the end of one shift and the beginning of another (and have to find time to commute, eat, sleep, and shower). I’ve tried praying the Rosary, but the only time I really have is right before I go to sleep, and I usually end up falling asleep somewhere in the middle of the it. I’ve tried praying the Rosary while I drive, but that is too much of a distraction. I do pray every day, throughout the day (like praising and thanking God for a beautiful sunrise, praying for a patient, etc.), but my prayers tend to be less formal and more “free-form”. Now I feel like a ‘bad Catholic’ because I don’t pray the Rosary every day. 😦
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There are many many devotions you could try, most of which can be found online. I too do not do well with rote prayers, but i do regularly as for intercession form various saints, and I am a huge fan of Adoration. Not saying anything, just gazing upon my Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist…
 
about 4 years ago I had a similar feeling. I heard Fr. Corapi who is one of the biggest fans of the Rosary in the world. Then I read a piece by St. Louis de Montford - The Secret of Mary.

They opened my eyes so wide and I was hooked. I don’t miss that often and try to find ways to make up for it if I do. The Rosary has changed my heart and outlook on life.

If you get a chance Fr C is on ewtn a bunch and you can download the other pretty easily. I’m happy that you are praying and helping so many people. May God Bless you abundantly.
 
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