The Role of the Rosary
The rosary is both a prayer and an object of piety that has been used for many years. Originally, it was even called a rosary. The rosary is the shortened form of the rosary. It is also a prayer that we can find in other religions. The history and devotions associated with this prayer are to be discovered or rediscovered to renew our way of addressing God.
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The use of the rosary in different religions
The rosary is a widespread practice in different religions. The objective of this repetitive prayer is to address God or the Virgin Mary. The use and name are different for Muslim and Buddhist practice, for example. In each religion, it is an object of piety which is used to help the person recite their prayers.
The rosary among the Orthodox
Orthodox Christians also use this form of prayer. This rosary is also used to talk to God. It is a heart-to-heart prayer most often composed of 33 beads, but there is also the Orthodox rosary used by the oldest composed of 100 beads.
The rosary among Buddhists
The rosary is an object also used by Buddhists. It is called mala. It is traditionally composed of 108 beads, which are used to recite mantras. The tassel which ends the mala is used to recall the connection between ourselves and the divine.
The rosary among Muslims
The rosary is an object of piety used by Muslims. It is called tasbih, composed of 33 beads. This prayer is recited by repeating 33 times a short phrase that glorifies God. It is a prayer of praise.
The Rosary: The Christian's Prayer in the West
The role of the rosary is more widespread among Catholics. It is a prayer approved in the 15th century to address the Virgin, but there are also a multitude of them. The most famous rosary after the Marian rosary is that of divine mercy, taught by Jesus to Saint Faustina.
For Christians, the role of the rosary is to fight evil and to meditate on the life of Jesus and Mary. It is a powerful prayer that brings grace.
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The rosary: an object of piety
The rosary is the name given to a prayer and also to an object of piety. Catholics can also use a decade to recite the rosary, as is customary among scouts.
The origin of meaning
Originally, the rosary was a way of offering roses to the Blessed Virgin in the form of a crown, as was the custom in the past. Statues of the Virgin were decorated with a crown of flowers.
The story of its manufacture
In paintings, we can see Saint Dominic receiving the rosary from the hands of the Blessed Virgin. The prayer, once approved by the Church, the faithful learned to recite it. With an object to help count the Hail Marys, it is even better.
In the 15th century, a profession developed: that of patenôtrier, a manufacturer of rosaries or chaplets. These manufacturers work with rich materials such as pearls, mother-of-pearl, and olive wood.
Even today we can pray with a rosary or a decade because it helps us count the Hail Marys of each decade.
There are different types of rosary, and sometimes we can be a little lost in our choice. Some tips can help us choose the right object that will help us in our prayer.
Discover and pray the rosary with Hozana and Rosario
The rosary can play a very important role in our lives and help us on a daily basis. With Hozana, you can participate in some communities to discover or rediscover this beautiful prayer. This community will allow you to better appreciate the rosary, especially if you have some difficulty meditating on it, along with Padre Pio. Praying to the Virgin is a beautiful initiative, you can also discover other rosaries. This community offers you a novena to merciful Jesus as well as the rosary of divine mercy.
Rosario is an app created by Hozana that can also allow you to pray the rosary with other people.
