"Scriptural" Rosary vs "Regular" Rosary

[cw4lsu]

I am relatively new to the Catholic church. (Confirmation on November 4) I noticed in our Sunday bulletin that on Weds at 6pm our church has an organized “scriptural” rosary. Does anyone know the difference between a “scriptural” rosary as opposed to a “regular” rosary?? There is no delegated time for praying the rosary, however there is a Eucharistic adoration that is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and I assume that during one of these times on can pray the rosary at the church on their own.

Also I noticed that on several mornings our church has a Liturgy of the Word/Communion service?? Would this be the same as a weekday mass?? What types of services during the week are offered at your parishes??

Just a couple of things I had questions about. Wondering what might be offered at other Catholic parishes. Similar or Different??

 

[CatholicCid]

Welcome Home (Always wanted to say that to someone )

I believe a “Scriptural” Rosary is a form of the Rosary where a different scripture passage or mediation is said before the saying of “each” Hail Mary, instead of at the beginning of the Decade.

If they offer adoration at the same time, I would guess that they would do this during Adoration as a group.
My current Parish has a reading of the Divine Mercy Chaplet about 30 minutes into Adoration.
At another Parish I attend, they do an entire rosary over the full hour of Adoration.

While a Communion Service is not the same as the Mass (their is no Consecration and such), if they cannot offer Daily Mass, a Communion Service is a fitting replacement.

My current parish offers Daily Mass as well as several different “fellowship” groups, such as Bible Study, ect… during the week.

 

[baltobetsy]

Also I noticed that on several mornings our church has a Liturgy of the Word/Communion service?? Would this be the same as a weekday mass??

NO! Weekday Mass (and every Mass, really) is the perfect prayer of the Church, offering to the Father the perfect Sacrifice of the Son on the Cross. We are literally transported in time to the foot of Calvary every single time. At a Communion service, we read the day’s scripture, say some prayers and receive Holy Communion. It’s not even a pale imitation of the Mass. In my opinion, Communion services should be offered only on Sundays when no Mass is available for some reason. There is no excuse to have them on weekdays. If you are interested in attending church on a weekday, please find a real Mass at another parish.

Welcome to the Church! We’re happy to have you.

Betsy

 

[CatholicCid]

NO! Weekday Mass (and every Mass, really) is the perfect prayer of the Church, offering to the Father the perfect Sacrifice of the Son on the Cross. We are literally transported in time to the foot of Calvary every single time. At a Communion service, we read the day’s scripture, say some prayers and receive Holy Communion. It’s not even a pale imitation of the Mass. In my opinion, Communion services should be offered only on Sundays when no Mass is available for some reason. There is no excuse to have them on weekdays. If you are interested in attending church on a weekday, please find a real Mass at another parish.

Welcome to the Church! We’re happy to have you.

Betsy

I would somewhat disagree with you. I don’t believe a Communion service is attempting to ‘imitate’ the Mass, but is instead offering us a chance to recieve the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ even when a Mass is not available.
While a Mass would be prefered, if no Priest is avialable to say Mass, a Communion service is allowable.

In my Parish, we are very blessed to have a large number of Priests at our disposal. However, at other Parishes I know, a Priest for weekday Masses is scarce to come by. Yet, the faithful are still allowed to recieve Our Precious Lord through a Communion service.

In Christ,
CC

 

[puzzleannie]

I am relatively new to the Catholic church. (Confirmation on November 4) I noticed in our Sunday bulletin that on Weds at 6pm our church has an organized “scriptural” rosary. Does anyone know the difference between a “scriptural” rosary as opposed to a “regular” rosary??

without knowing which of several published resources they are using a scriptural rosary in general includes a brief reading from the gospel or other scripture about each mystery (which Pope John Paul II recommended, by the way) and the rest is prayed as usual

Also I noticed that on several mornings our church has a Liturgy of the Word/Communion service?? Would this be the same as a weekday mass??

No a Mass must be said by the priest and must include the Consecration. this is NOT a Mass, but may be conducted by a deacon or even a layperson who has been properly trained and commissioned.

 

[Leopard]

…Does anyone know the difference between a “scriptural” rosary as opposed to a “regular” rosary??..

All rosaries are scriptural, as the mysteries and the principal prayers all come directly from the Scriptures, either explicitly or implicitly. A “scriptural” rosary specifically called such makes use of this by interspersing relevant scriptural readings within each decade. The readings may be used as an introduction to each decade and/or between each prayer.

 

[Sr_Sally]

I would somewhat disagree with you. I don’t believe a Communion service is attempting to ‘imitate’ the Mass, but is instead offering us a chance to recieve the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ even when a Mass is not available.
While a Mass would be prefered, if no Priest is avialable to say Mass, a Communion service is allowable.

In my Parish, we are very blessed to have a large number of Priests at our disposal. However, at other Parishes I know, a Priest for weekday Masses is scarce to come by. Yet, the faithful are still allowed to recieve Our Precious Lord through a Communion service.

In Christ,
CC

Yes, a communion service is not the same as a Mass and is not intended to be an “imitation”. It is a perfectly legitimate offering for those situations where a priest is not available to say a Mass. In a parish with only one priest or a similar situation, a communion service would be a wonderful way for the congregation to receive Our Lord rather than go without completely.

Please also remember that priests may also be busy with responsibilities such as visiting the sick or other diocesean duties. In a previous parish, even though we had two priests, the deacon offered a communion service instead of daily Mass on certain regular occasions because our priests both had other responsibilities in the diocese. In that circumstance, I would prefer to receive Our Lord in a communion service than not at all. And also consider that it may not be possible for some to attend different parish, so this is their only option.

In our current parish we are very, very blessed to have 3 daily Mass times to choose from!