1. History: The traditional devotion of praying the Rosary is thought to be traced back to the early middle ages when Irish monks would be heard praying the Psalms throughout the day by workers in the fields. Since the Psalms were difficult to memorize, the workers began reciting prayers that were easier to memorize, such as the Lord's Prayer, while they worked. By the 12th & 13th century the Rosary as we know it today, with 5 sets of 10 (decades) Hail Marys and an Our Father preceding each Hail Mary, was being used as a prayer within the Church.
2. Purpose: Praying the Rosary is a meditative prayer style in two particular ways. First, it is repetitive, so it is easy to pray, but as a result it becomes like a mantra that is conducive to meditation. Secondly, while praying the rosary we meditate on the life of Christ with each decade of Hail Marys focusing on an aspect of Jesus' or Mary's life.
3. Opportunity: If you'd like to pray with a group of people you can join the Blessed Newman Prayer Corps any week on Sundays at one of two times: Five minutes after the 11am Mass in the Chapel Balcony or before the 9pm Mass at 8:45pm in the Living Room. Adoration, offered on Wednesdays between 8-9pm in the CSC Chapel, is another great opportunity to pray the Rosary on your own.
Written by Troy Woytek, Campus Minister
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