The Catholic Hail Mary prayer is one of the most sacred prayers in the Catholic Church. It is second in importance only to the Our Father (the Lord’s prayer). In this article we will explore some of the significance of this prayer in the Church. The Words of the Prayer For those who aren’t familiar…
What is the Holy Rosary Prayer?
The holy Rosary. What a prayer, for those who know it and pray it. If we don’t know what the Rosary is, then how can we truly value it? So in this post we will ask: what is the holy Rosary prayer? The Holy Rosary is Meditation The holy Rosary is fundamentally a meditation prayer.…
How to Pray a Rosary Quickly
It’s the 21st century, already 2022 (at the time of writing)! We’re busy and let’s be honest, most of us don’t pray much. Prayer is hard, but we all have to start somewhere. In this post we will look at how to pray a rosary quickly but effectively. No cheating, fully compliant with the Church,…
St Michael the Archangel and Prayer
St Michael is a real favourite of Catholics. Many Catholics have some sort of devotion to St Michael (this author included). In this article we will explore the topic of St Michael the Archangel and prayer. Is Praying to Saints/Angels Biblical? Yes! What is a prayer? It is an appeal for help, or could even…
Is Mary Mother of God?
Mary is a controversial figure in Christianity today. One of the controversial aspects of Mary is her traditional title ‘Mother of God’. In this article we will ask: is Mary Mother of God? Against Mary as Mother of God There have always been those who oppose the claim that Mary is the Mother of God. The…
Why Do Catholics Pray the Holy Rosary?
Why do Catholics pray the holy Rosary? It is one of the most popular and significant of all devotions in the Catholic Church. As a devotion, it stands out given that one of its titles is ‘the most holy Rosary’, not simply the Rosary. In this article we are going to explore why the Rosary…
How to Pray with the Rosary
Catholics love the Rosary. We buy rosaries. We hang rosaries in our cars. We put rosaries in our pockets. We gift each other rosaries. But how many know how to pray with the Rosary? This can seem confusing to learn about, but in this post I will seek to answer many of your questions. Hopefully,…
About Matthew – Founder
(This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click and make a purchase, I get a small commission at no charge to you. For more information, please see the Privacy Policy. Thank you.) Welcome to Rosary Lovers! As a fellow Rosary Lover (I hope!), I wish to extend my warmest greetings to you, and…