Hello Rosary lovers! In this post we will explore the question: why do Catholics love Mary? Modern Christianity: Mary is Absent Before I became interested in Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, I never gave any thought to Mary. Mary didn’t feature at all in my relationship with Jesus Christ. Never once did I ever pray to…
Is it Wrong to Pray the Rosary?
Hello there my fine, Rosary-loving, friends! In this post we will look at the question: is it wrong to pray the Rosary? ‘It’s wrong to pray the Rosary because … !’ It is often claimed by those who don’t support the Catholic faith that it is wrong to pray repetitive prayers. That Jesus apparently condemns…
Is Praying the Rosary a Form of Meditation?
Hello there my Rosary-loving friends! There is a lot being said today about meditation as a great means of self-improvement. In this post, we will look at the question: is praying the Rosary a form of meditation? What the Rosary is Designed to Do to the Mind The short answer is, yes, the daily recitation…
Why Do Catholics Pray to the Virgin Mary?
Hello there Rosary Lovers! In this post we will ask: Why do Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary? Catholics aren’t the only ones … Catholics often face criticism for praying to the Virgin Mary. Protestant Christians tend to find it incredibly odd that Catholics would want to pray to anyone other than Jesus or God.…
How Do I Pray to God and Jesus?
Hello Rosary Lovers! In today’s post, we will try to answer what seems to be a common question: How do I pray to God and Jesus? Given the nature of this question, it is obviously from someone who wants to know how to pray as a Christian. Perhaps we can help you here at rosarylovers.com.…
Do I Have to Pray to Mary?
Hello Rosary Lovers! Praying to Mary is a Catholic thing. But in this post, as Catholics, we will explore the question: Do I have to pray to Mary? Do Catholics have to do this? Praying to Mary is not a Catholic obligation Despite the fact that many, many Catholics all over the world regularly invoke…
What is ‘Theotokos’?
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post we will ask: What is ‘Theotokos’? Greek word First of all, ‘Theotokos’ is an ancient Greek word which means literally ‘carrier of God’ or ‘God-bearer’. As a sort of paraphrase, it means ‘Mother of God’. It is a title which exclusively refers to Mary in Christian theology. ‘Theotokos’ is…
How Often Should I Pray the Rosary?
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post we ask: How often should I pray the Rosary? There is no ‘should’ The first thing to realise is that there is no ‘should’. You don’t have to pray the Rosary at all. The holy Catholic and apostolic Church gives no obligation to Catholics to do this. So you…
Do I Have to be Catholic to Pray the Rosary?
Hello Rosary Lovers! The question of this post is: Do I have to be Catholic to pray the Rosary? Good question! It seems to be a question asked quite a lot. People who are not Catholic tend to assume the Rosary is just for Catholics. There’s this assumption that non-Catholics must not pray the Rosary.…
The Brown Scapular and Swimming
Hello Rosary Lovers! In this post we will look at the brown Scapular and showering, the Scapular and swimming, and the Scapular and making love. The Brown Scapular The Brown Scapular is a very popular Catholic devotion and it is incredibly simple. You buy a Scapular and then you get enrolled into the Confraternity of the…