Praying the Rosary

Praying the Rosary is one of my favorite prayers. It is another way to keep the Gospel on your mind. The Rosary is very Scriptural. Some people may say no its not or how can that be. Well lets look at each set of the four  Mysteries that make up the Rosary. The first set of Joyful Mysteries focus on the Annunciation of the Arch Angel Gabriel and the Birth of Jesus. His presentation in the Temple and Jesus being lost for three days. The second set of Mysteries are the Luminous Mysteries which focus on the Jesus's baptism, His first miracle of turning water into wine, His proclaiming of the Kingdom of God, His Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, and His Institution of the Eucharist. The third set of Mysteries are the Sorrowful Mysteries focus on His Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Scourging of Jesus at the pillar, His Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross on His way to Mount Calvary and His Crucifixion on the Cross. The fourth set of Mysteries are the Glorious Mysteries which focus on Jesus's Resurrection on the third day, His Ascension into heaven, the sending of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the Assumption of His Blessed Mother and the Coronation of His Blessed Mother. Praying Scripture throughout the week. What an awesome way to pray and think about the birth, life and death of our Lord. For me it helps to keep in mind how much God loves us that he sent His only begotten Son to us to teach us and directly and then give His life for us. If you are able to pray the Rosary along with each Scripture verse that corresponds with each Mystery you get more of an understanding of how the Rosary is in fact a Scriptural prayer. I also bet that once you start making the Rosary a part of your daily prayer, you will see a difference in your life. You will start to want to follow Jesus more and want to read Scripture more as well. What a beautiful way to contemplate Jesus. Pax et Bonum! T