[Salvation]

I know this is long, but it's a good read.

[Salvation]

This is a Catholic Caucus thread.

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[mlizzy]

Yes, thanks for the Caucus. I was going to pick up (or look for at home) The Secret of the Rosary, but I think I shall just read this thread instead!!

Thanks again ...

[Alex Murphy]

At La Rochelle, a Protestant town, it seems that Montfort showed particular zeal for the Rosary; he preached his first three missions there, in the church of the Dominicans, during the summer of 1711. According to Besnard, "The apostle of the Rosary . . . used this heavenly devotion very advantageously to convert the Protestants, who had based some of their false doctrines on the Albigensian heresy. He left the controversies to those whom the Bishop had designated for this ministry, and dedicated himself to stimulating devotion to the Holy Rosary, and to explaining the mysteries that are called to mind at the beginning of each decade."18 The conversion of an important Protestant woman, Madame de Mailly, "caused a great sensation and convinced several people who were hesitant." It was specifically stated that "until her death in 1749, she was faithful to the daily recitation of the Rosary"19 ....

....We might add that in the context of the Counter-Reformation, the Rosary appeared like a sign and a providential weapon against "heretics," very similar to how it had been used by Saint Dominic against the Cathars....

The above is not appropriate for a Catholic Caucus. Ecumenical thread, maybe, but not caucus material.

[mlizzy]

The Rosary kept me sane for years and years (decades actually) while I did battle with an inner-ear "gift." I would time my vertigo attacks by how many rosaries it would take from start to finish. One cannot continue to sin with intent while reciting the Rosary this frequently and I even received "no penance" once, but my husband comically claims malarkey.:) I liked the following regarding St. Louis;

"In 1699, he made a pilgrimage to Chartres with some students of the Seminary of Saint-Sulpice. When they spoke, they spoke only about Our Lady; when they prayed together, they recited the rosary, said their breviary and sang hymns from the Psalm Book of Saint Bonaventure." [emphasis; mine]

I agree with him; there is nothing important to say that is more important than prayer. LOVED this thread a lot, Salvation. Thank you!

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[TASMANIANRED]

Thanks for the thread and the caucus.

[ottbmare]

Y’all have absolutely no idea what a joyous blessing this thread is to me, a brand-new Catholic, and how all of you with your ideas and experiences about the Rosary lift me up. You are all great. Especially you, Salvation (big hug!)

(I can’t believe this is happening, it’s so wonderful.)