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Rosary - History ---- It is usually suggested that the rosary began as a practice by the laity to imitate the monastic Office (Breviary or Liturgy of the Hours), by which monks prayed the 150 Psalms. The laity, many of whom could not read, substituted 50 or 150 Ave Marias for the Psalms. Sometimes a cord with counters on it was used to keep an accurate count. The first clear historical reference to the rosary, however, is from the life of St. Dominic (+1221), the founder of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans. He preached a form of the rosary in France at the time that the Albigensian heresy was devastating the faith there. Tradition has it that the Blessed Mother herself asked for the practice as an antidote for heresy and sin. One of Dominic's future disciples, Alain de Roche, began to establish Rosary Confraternities to promote the praying of the rosary. The form of the rosary we have today is believed to date from his time. Over the centuries the saints and popes have highly recommended the rosary, the greatest prayer in the Church after the Mass and Liturgy of the Hours. Not surprisingly, it's most active promoters have been Dominicans. Rosary means a crown of roses, a spiritual bouquet given to the Blessed Mother. It is sometimes called the Dominican Rosary, to distinguish it from other rosary-like prayers (e.g. Franciscan Rosary of the Seven Joys, Servite Rosary of the Seven Sorrows). It is also, in a general sense, a form of chaplet or corona (also referring to a crown), of which there are many varieties in the Church. Finally, in English it has been called "Our Lady's Psalter" or "the beads." This last derives from an Old English word for prayers (bede) and to request (biddan or bid).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoAn apparition of the Virgin Mary gave it to Saint Dominic.
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Catholic AnswerThe origin of the rosary is nebulous, as it came from many other devotions and only gradually took the form we know today. The most common rosary today is the Dominican Rosary, so called as the St. Dominic and his Order have been its greatest promoters for the past four centuries or more (Saint Dominic lived in the thirteen century).
from Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices by Ann Ball, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. C 2003
The Rosary originated through the coalescence of popular devotions to Jesus and Mary from the twelfth century onward. Its present form dates from about the fifteenth century. Carthusians contributed greatly toward is development; Dominicans have been its greatest promoters.
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∙ 14y agoThe full rosary was originally intended to represent the 150 psalms in a time when people couldn't read, and bibles were hand written and the public wasn't allowed to read The Bible, so it was created as a guidance of meditation and prayer focusing on Jesus' life, called Sacred mysteries.
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∙ 11y agoThe Rosary has been officially used since 1569, when Pope Pius V approved the devotion. It has been used by Catholics to pray for peace and intervention during turbulent times throughout history. These beads are still use today by adults and children all over the world today.
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∙ 12y agoMary appeared to st. Dominic in the year 1208 and gave him the rosary.
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Do the members of the Episcopal Church pray the Holy Rosary?
Some "High Church" Episcopal churches do pray the Holy Rosary. For example, Italian churches that come from Rome to the Episcopal faith. However, the majority of Episcopal Churches do not pray the rosary, and most parishioners do not even own a rosary. They know what the rosary is, but have no attachment to performing the prayers.
Where can you get a rosary for a Mello cosplay?
You don't really need a rosary; I go without one because rosaries that aren't plastic or black or white are very hard to come by. A red rosary would be pretty hard to come by. I suggest checking local churches or religious stores. Again, I cosplay as Mello, at people /will/ recognize without the rosary as long as you have the telltale blonde hair, pants, vest, and chocolate bar. Good luck!
Should you capitalize Rosary in rosary beads?
No, there is no capitalize when referring to rosary beads. You may choose to capitalize when referring to set of prayers called the Rosary, but not for rosary beads.
When was In My Rosary created?
In My Rosary was created in 1993.
When did Jesus say pray with the rosary?
Jesus never said pray the rosary. The Church has come up with the prayer of the rosary to the virgin Mary.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Rosary recalls important events in the life of Our Blessed Lord, He didn't say the Rosary, He lived it. Our Blessed Lord sent His Mother to earth to give us the form of the Rosary that we have today, she appeared to St. Dominic, who founded the Dominican Order, and gave him the Rosary in order to convert the heretics that he was preaching to. As the rosary is primarily mental prayer on the Mysteries (the events in the life of Our Blessed Lord, and His Mother) it is a wonderful way to learn basic prayer. You should learn it well, and stick with it your whole life.
Do you pray the Apostles' Creed in the Rosary?
The Apostles' Creed is prayed in the Rosary. It is the first prayer in the Rosary.
What happens when child has rackety rosary?
rickety rosary
When was Feast of the Rosary created?
Feast of the Rosary was created in 1506.
When was Rosary Basilica created?
Rosary Basilica was created in 1899.
When was The Rosary - film - created?
The Rosary - film - was created in 1931.
Can the cross be completely removed from the rosary and not replaced?
If the Crucifix is removed from a rosary, it loses its blessing. When the rosary is repaired, it must be reblessed.
What is a pocket rosary?
You are probably asking about a one decade rosary, either a short rosary with 11 beads and a crucifix, or a ring rosary with ten small nups, and one big one.
