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Okay, so i have heard that the Rosary is the 2nd most powerful prayer in the Church after the Holy Mass, but, i would think the second most powerful prayer would be the Liturgy of the Hours, since its the public prayers of the Church…
 
There is no such doctrine that the Rosary is the 2nd most powerful prayer of the Church.

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Well, i was told that the Blessed Virgin said that in an apparition…
 
CountrySteve said:
Well, i was told that the Blessed Virgin said that in an apparition…
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More of the same. Some people like all that stuff, but it’s not required for belief in the Catholic Church. Marian spirituality has its cheering section. They’re welcome to it, but the Church does not doctrinally claim that the rosary is the best prayer after the mass. It’s one prayer form of many open to Catholics.
 
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I think I heard she said that in an apparition too 🤷
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Yes, but if you are interested in this, you’d better check to see whether it’s an approved apparition, or one of those ongoing un-approved things that are always going on.
 
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I’m not sure exactly, i just remember reading about it when looking up Marian apparitions awhile back. God bless

So the LOTH are the 2nd then?
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I think so. You can check the Catechism:
scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s1c2a1.htm#1174
scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1c2a2.htm#2678

The Liturgy of the Hours is an extension of the Mass, and it’s prayed throughout the Church like the mass. The rosary was originally devised as a substitute for the LOH for common people who couldn’t read.

In the last 100 years or so, a lot of pietistic stuff has been attached to the practice of the rosary which is cultural. Medugorje, the “three days of darkness” and all that kind of stuff.
 
CountrySteve said:
Okay, so i have heard that the Rosary is the 2nd most powerful prayer in the Church after the Holy Mass, but, i would think the second most powerful prayer would be the Liturgy of the Hours, since its the public prayers of the Church…
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The first most powerful prayer is Jesus Bleeding, Dying on the Cross, the second most powerful prayer is you contemplating His death…
 
CountrySteve said:
Okay, so i have heard that the Rosary is the 2nd most powerful prayer in the Church after the Holy Mass, but, i would think the second most powerful prayer would be the Liturgy of the Hours, since its the public prayers of the Church…
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I wouldn’t know what rank it has among prayers, but it must be very high. Mary herself at Fatima recommended the rosary. It isn’t a question of taking the place of Mass or other sacraments. It is just a good strong recommended prayer and one that has been appreciated by many many catholics over a long period of time, as well as recommended by popes and saints.

Just a thought.
 
I don’t think it’s truly helpful to “rank” prayers in terms of their “power.” We are talking about mystical realities, the movement of grace, something which cannot be empirically quantified. If one approaches the Mass and is not open to the graces that are found there, then what will be the “power” of it in his soul? The most important thing in the spiritual life is not counting or keeping score, but seeking to love God and grow in holiness.

-ACEGC
 
I think is the reverend Fulton Sheen that said something like “the Rosary is the most powerful weapon we have against Hell.”. It’s just that many holy saints have said that the rosary is the most powerful prayer we have. The Mass not with standing of course. There is no church proclamation of the sort. However, if you look to the saints they all point to the rosary. That says something
 
We know by reliable witnesses (namely, some of our greatest saints) that the private prayer of the Holy Rosary has even the power to cast out demons. Because of this it is rightfully considered a great prayer, given that the Blessed Virgin has been granted by God the authority to give a shower of graces unto those who in such way pray to Christ through her. In fact, the Holy Rosary ought to be prayed daily - this by request of Our Lady in private revelation acknowledged by Holy Church as well as by recommendation of great saints as well as many popes.

The Liturgy of the Hours is something entirely different. As you said, it is public prayer, and it is very nice for a lay faithful to attempt to incorporate parts of it to our daily prayer life.
 
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In fact, the Holy Rosary ought to be prayed daily - this by request of Our Lady in private revelation acknowledged by Holy Church as well as by recommendation of great saints as well as many popes.
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That’s absolutely true! I mentioned on another thread that so central is the Rosary to the Fatima message that Our Lady chose to identify herself as “The Lady of the Rosary.” I completely agree with you R_C the Rosary is a very, very powerful prayer!
 
I have heard this stated before as well and personally I believe it because of my experience with it. I would discuss it but last time I mentioned it the thread was closed as their is no private revelation allowed on this forum but I was brought out of a very dark and hopeless place through it.

Like others have said it is not on par with the sacraments or primary liturgy but it is a form of prayer and meditation on the gospel that I find very fruitful.

I have heard private revelation regarding it’s use in exorcism that it is powerful because it helps us obtain true contrition for our sins.

Then there are the fifteen rosary promises which are incredible

then there is de Montfort writing that even if you have sold your soul to the enemy the rosary will enable you to amend your life and eventually acheive salvation.

It all points to Christ.

Though some modern theologans disagree with it’s divine origins and I can see their point I prefer the traditional view that it was given to us by the Blessed Virgin.

I sometimes have dificulty with it and sometimes it is easy. Sometimes I am so lost it feels like it weighs a million pounds. But whenever I use the rosary I feel peace. Whether it is for the traditional or the divine mercy.
 
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