The History of the Rosary
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Where does the Rosary Come From?
The Rosary is an incredibly rich practice of prayer that developed slowly, evolving over the centuries. The first recorded use of the word “Rosary” did not appear until 1597. But the roots of the Rosary are found far earlier!
For example, third-century Christian hermits and monks in Egypt (known as Desert Fathers) used stones and later prayer ropes to keep track when praying the 150 Psalms. The Hail Mary, which originates from the Gospel of Luke, was given official approval in 1568. Even though these prayers developed over the centuries, the Rosary remains one of the most powerful prayers in the world!
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I began praying one Hail Mary because I was "too busy" to do anything else. Now, a few years later, I pray while doing something else and I am able to go through all the four mysteries. It really helped me to change. And now it is helping my husband who joins me every night to pray his rosary!”
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Austin, TX
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