Question about praying the Rosary?

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I’m trying to pray the Rosary on a daily base. If I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on one day, do I still need to pray the “regular” Rosary on the same day, if you know what I mean?
 
Lui said:
I’m trying to pray the Rosary on a daily base. If I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on one day, do I still need to pray the “regular” Rosary on the same day, if you know what I mean?
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As far as In know I dont believe that there is a demand that we must pray the Rosary to begin with . I pray it often but there is no demand to pray it
 
The Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are two different things. The beads are utilized for each, but they are very different prayers.
 
I have a habit of praying the Divine Mercy at 1500 hours, and my special intention Rosary immediately after.
 
It’s not about rules and regulations, but it’s about what draws you closer to Christ and keeps you there! So if you feel the need to pray the rosary, do pray it. If you don’t, then don’t. Praying the rosary daily is not an obligation unless you have obliged yourself to do so, in which case you have to pray even if you have prayed the divine mercy chaplet. But know that the law was made for the good of man, not man for the law, as Jesus said.
 
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Praying the rosary daily is not an obligation unless you have obliged yourself to do so, in which case you have to pray even if you have prayed the divine mercy chaplet. .
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Thanks. That’s why I added “if you know what I mean”. I know that you don’t have to pray the rosary. I just obliged myself that I wanted to pray the rosary every day. Then I discovered the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. I didn’t know if that IS basically praying the rosary only with a different prayer. Your answer cleared up what I wanted to know:thumbsup:
Thanks to all, btw:)
 
If you feel called to, absolutely. At the same time, be careful to avoid scrupulosity.
 
And, we need to remember that daily prayer is necessary and that is what prepares us to receive the Eucharist in a way to make the most of the graces the Lord wants to give us.
 
To me, Rosary is meditating the important parts of our salvation, from Annunciation and Jesus’ early life, to his public ministry, to his Passion, then the Resurrection. It is holding Mary’s hand to walk through Jesus’ life. A good book Living the Rosary - Finding Your Life in the Mysteries by John Phalen, C.S.C. is very helpful to relate our personal life to each mystery. It makes the Rosary more personal.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is praying to Heavenly Father and ask for his mercy through our Lord Jesus.
 
Lui said:
I’m trying to pray the Rosary on a daily base. If I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet on one day, do I still need to pray the “regular” Rosary on the same day, if you know what I mean?
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We are not obliged to pray either but I happen to pray both. There is no limit to how much you may pray every day.
 
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