Questions about the Rosary

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I don’t really know where to start with this. I suppose these aren’t even questions, just realizations.

I made the decision to convert to Catholicism back towards the beginning of January. My Director of Evangelization asked if I wanted to wait for next year’s RCIA classes, or to jump in this year’s (incredibly late). I knew for SURE that I was being called to convert, and so I jumped at the opportunity to get in this year’s class.

Around Mid-Feburary I decided to start having a devotion to the Rosary, and some really strange stuff happened. Most of it’s happened ‘inside’ of me, but I feel like my identity is being changed. It’s really hard to explain, I mean, I know I’m the same person with the same interests and all, but I have this like feeling or sense that I’m more attuned to God. I’m MUCH more aware of my actions and my words and how they affect other people. I feel like I’m walking around in the third person all the time, as if I’m looking over my own shoulder and guiding my body’s actions. I’m trying to familiarize myself more with the fruits of the Spirit so that I may show them through my actions.

I feel very blessed for this extra ‘sight’ because it’s lead me to make MUCH more holier actions. I’ve also become a much better listener and communicator. I’ve shared my conversion story and experiences with other people and they’ve remarked how my experiences have helped them in their lives. But I’m not really doing anything, I’m just being me, and striving to be a better man for God. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.

Could this be attributed to me praying the Rosary (along with several other prayers)? Are these part of the signal graces that are promised to those devoted to the Rosary? I haven’t really noticed any physical graces yet (Like all green lights 😉 ). But the identity shift feels very strange. Because in that third person view, I can become anyone I want to be. I hope this makes sense to someone, cause I’m really confused by all this.
 
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I also wanted to add that my sense of faith is becoming ‘tangible’. What I mean, is my awareness towards God isn’t that He’s up in the Heavens, but down on Earth and all around. It’s a very real feeling towards this sense, and I’m not sure what to make of it. I often pray that I continue to be in this ‘mode’ so that I can direct my life towards God.

I dunno, I guess ‘spiritually aware’ would be the best way of putting it. It’s very real.
 
Praying the Rosary is Praying the Gospel.This Devotion will allow particular "graces"to help you walk closer to our Lord Jesus.Faith,Hope and Charity(Love).Also the Rosary helps us to honestly examine our lives and strive to be more Christ-Like.Meditating on the events in our Lords life helps us grow closer to Him.Peace,Rocky.
 
Ryzeke said:
I also wanted to add that my sense of faith is becoming ‘tangible’. What I mean, is my awareness towards God isn’t that He’s up in the Heavens, but down on Earth and all around. It’s a very real feeling towards this sense, and I’m not sure what to make of it. I often pray that I continue to be in this ‘mode’ so that I can direct my life towards God.

I dunno, I guess ‘spiritually aware’ would be the best way of putting it. It’s very real.
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Just wait until you start putting 'reconciliation" into the mix. The first couple times, you will likely be overwhelmed. Might hit you the next day or so, but it is crazy tangible. 👍
 
Ryzeke said:
Around Mid-Feburary I decided to start having a devotion to the Rosary, and some really strange stuff happened. Most of it’s happened ‘inside’ of me, but I feel like my identity is being changed. It’s really hard to explain, I mean, I know I’m the same person with the same interests and all, but I have this like feeling or sense that I’m more attuned to God. I’m MUCH more aware of my actions and my words and how they affect other people. I feel like I’m walking around in the third person all the time, as if I’m looking over my own shoulder and guiding my body’s actions. I’m trying to familiarize myself more with the fruits of the Spirit so that I may show them through my actions.

I feel very blessed for this extra ‘sight’ because it’s lead me to make MUCH more holier actions. I’ve also become a much better listener and communicator. I’ve shared my conversion story and experiences with other people and they’ve remarked how my experiences have helped them in their lives. But I’m not really doing anything, I’m just being me, and striving to be a better man for God. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.

Could this be attributed to me praying the Rosary (along with several other prayers)? Are these part of the signal graces that are promised to those devoted to the Rosary? I haven’t really noticed any physical graces yet (Like all green lights 😉 ). But the identity shift feels very strange. Because in that third person view, I can become anyone I want to be. I hope this makes sense to someone, cause I’m really confused by all this.
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I cant really answer your questions, but just wanted to say I have had a similar experience as the Rosary has become an everyday devotion (minus the “third person” sense, I just feel more acutely aware)

I also have developed a devotion to St Michael and the Holy Choirs of Angels. I have felt a keener sense of what is alien to the Gospel and feel more repulsed by the evil that pervades our daily lives.

Im doing my best not to become judgemental in all of this, just keenly aware.
 
Ryzeke said:
I don’t really know where to start with this. I suppose these aren’t even questions, just realizations.

I made the decision to convert to Catholicism back towards the beginning of January. My Director of Evangelization asked if I wanted to wait for next year’s RCIA classes, or to jump in this year’s (incredibly late). I knew for SURE that I was being called to convert, and so I jumped at the opportunity to get in this year’s class.

Around Mid-Feburary I decided to start having a devotion to the Rosary, and some really strange stuff happened. Most of it’s happened ‘inside’ of me, but I feel like my identity is being changed. It’s really hard to explain, I mean, I know I’m the same person with the same interests and all, but I have this like feeling or sense that I’m more attuned to God. I’m MUCH more aware of my actions and my words and how they affect other people. I feel like I’m walking around in the third person all the time, as if I’m looking over my own shoulder and guiding my body’s actions. I’m trying to familiarize myself more with the fruits of the Spirit so that I may show them through my actions.

I feel very blessed for this extra ‘sight’ because it’s lead me to make MUCH more holier actions. I’ve also become a much better listener and communicator. I’ve shared my conversion story and experiences with other people and they’ve remarked how my experiences have helped them in their lives. But I’m not really doing anything, I’m just being me, and striving to be a better man for God. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.

Could this be attributed to me praying the Rosary (along with several other prayers)? Are these part of the signal graces that are promised to those devoted to the Rosary? I haven’t really noticed any physical graces yet (Like all green lights 😉 ). But the identity shift feels very strange. Because in that third person view, I can become anyone I want to be. I hope this makes sense to someone, cause I’m really confused by all this.
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I know what you mean my friend! I avoided the Rosary for some time as I always heard that it was a powerful prayer and I was afraid to relinquish some of my sins :(. Once I did start praying the Rosary, I noticed the same changes that you did…they happened quickly, but I didn’t really realize it until I took some time for reflection. Our Mother is the greatest of all women! St. Louis de Montfort put it best when he wrote about how Mary is the quickest and surest way to Our Lord Jesus, and I have found this to be absolutely true!

The Blessed Virgin Mary is so sweet and loving, and she leads us most assuredly into the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Blessed be the Queen of Heaven :)!!

Once you start praying the Rosary, you can’t stop. If you do, You’ll find your christian walk waning very quickly. Keep praying and promoting the Rosary!!!
 
Thank you all for your replies, they mean a lot to me.

I talked with my Director of Evangelization today about these experiences and he seemed to be pretty pleased. I’ve only been in RCIA classes for about two months, but I devote a lot of personal time to reading and praying. I’ve always been a spiritual man, but I can definitely sense a change in myself through this whole process.

Like I explained to my DoE, it feels as if my identity is being restructured, and at the foundation is Christ. From there, everything else just flows.

I find also that even on the nights that I’m too tired to pray the Rosary, I always hear a voice say “Do it and receive me”. So I unquestionably do it.

Thank you Holy Mother of God for all your good graces!
 
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Keep going my friend, you’ve received some good counseling. May I suggest St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. It will help you understand where you are right now.
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Would you believe it? I actually just finished reading all that about an hour ago! Heh, what’re the odds?

Thank you for the link though! Makes finding it again much easier.
 
No problemo 😉

I’m glad you read it already, and I can believe that you just finished reading that book. It’s just another encouragement sent your way to let you know you’re on the right track.

By the way, once I started embracing the Blessed Virgin Mary, I no longer believe in coincidences. 😉

God Bless you as the real journey begins. It wasn’t until I really embraced the teachings of Holy Mother Church that my faith really became tangible in a way that is hard to explain as you stated earlier. I’m so glad to hear that.

Oh, by the way, do you know what the 13th promise at Fatima was to those who say the Rosary daily and devoutly? It is this:

"I have obtained from My Divine Son, that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors, the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death."

What an awesome promise…the whole celestial court is fighting for us!

All of the 15 promises can be found here in case you’re not aware of them.
 
St. Louis de Montford also wrote a great book about the rosary called The Secret of the Rosary.
 
Thanks everyone for your replies and advice! I love reading up on the Rosary and prayer in general.

The bookmark I use are the 15 promises of the Rosary. It great to have them there and encourages me to keep praying it. I often offer up my Rosary for people who were once close to my heart and to my enemies. I know that I can’t change people, but I can ALWAYS pray for them. And that always lightens my heart.

I usually say my Rosary before I go to bed. I feel that it gives me the best nights sleep in preparation for the next day. I also find that I like to do it alone rather than with a group. Though I often say it with a group before Daily Mass.
 
I have experienced many graces through devotion to Mary and the Rosary as well 🙂

this is definitely from God!! 👍
 
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