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The
Four Mysteries of the Entire Rosary
(All four mysteries
comprise the entire Holy Rosary. Each mystery has five decades of
Hail Mary prayers)
Here the word 'mystery'
refers to a truth of the faith, not to something incomprehensible,
as in the line, "It's a mystery to me!" It
is the meditation on the mysteries -- on the grace of God -- that
gives the Rosary its power and its staying power. If it is
mechanically recited, vocally or silently, the the essence of the
Rosary is missed. Thus,
the Rosary is a
meditative prayer. Each decade has a series of reflections on
instances in the lives of Mary and Jesus. Ponder over them
as you say each decade. Connect them to situations in your life.
Pray for people in associated circumstances. Say the Rosary
meaningfully. Think about what you are saying in each line,
every time you say each line! Click
on ONE of the sets of Mysteries, according to the day of
the week,
Lent or Advent seasons, or your personal choice. |
