How can I square the last part of this with the Bible? I offer this Rosary for the purpose of knowing the Truth (?)and obtaining contrition and pardon for my sins(?)
Prayer Before the Rosary
Queen of the Holy Rosary, Thou didst deign to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may be enriched by its fruits and obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners and of Russia, and the graces which I ask of Thee in this Rosary. (Here mention your request.) I ask this for the greater glory of God, for Thine own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.
I offer this Rosary for the purpose of knowing the Truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for my sins. Amen.
But why is praying for knowledge of the truth and contrition for sins contrary to the Bible?
See my post #7
the conversion of sinners and of Russia
I grew up during the Cold War. As a child, catholics were asked to pray for the conversion of Russia. During those years, churches were taken over by the government. Parishioners desperately tried to salvage precious sacramentals and risked their lives to hide these items in their homes or bury them in fields. It was forbidden to celebrate any form of worship. A network of priests was formed. They would travel by night to a particular village where they would say mass in that home. Oftentimes, that home had a safe room where the priest would be hidden should a neighbor tip off gov't officials.
Shortly after the Berlin Wall came down, communist Russia collapsed. Today churches are being restored and reconsecrated. This is the power of prayer!