Reciting rosary

[Sheeniac]

I’ve never got into the rosary myself but I would like to start. When one announces a mystery do they then pray for what they want or recite the scriptures given for that announciation? I am interested in the mystics and if it’s god’s will would like to pray for those graces.

Bill

I view the mysteries as reviewing Mary’s photo album of the life of Jesus. So, I would say the mystery, and then ponder it while praying the subsequent prayers. At other times, I keep a painting in my mind, or think of what it means today. There are many ways of doing it.

I give my intentions before praying, but once in awhile will add a forgotten one in at any point in time.

If you enjoy praying it, I would suggest enrolling in the Rosart Confraternity: rosary-center.org/

 

[HillbillyHermit]

No praying the rosary is a sacramental. Not a sacrament. It’s not required. I have read that Jesus is the head of the church and Mary is the neck. Graces come through her. Correct me if I’m wrong please but Mary has a special relationship with Jesus and is a mediator of sorts to him. Of course I believe god hears our ernest prayers but because of sin my point is that it might be better to go through Jesus or Mary. Or even ask another saint to pray.

Bill

I didn’t say the Rosary is a sacrament. I said it isn’t mandatory, but it doesn’t mean that it’s not good/helpful for us. It’s been one of the most recommended and loved prayers for a long time. Not understanding why you corrected me.