Before all the usual suspects arrive to attack the Church, I wanted to thank you for posting this. I am hopeful that those who recklessly shriek "Mary Worship!" every time the word "rosary" is posted will take the time to read what JPII has written above. Holy Father has explained how the rosary draws us closer to Christ. May it soften their hardened hearts.
The Pope most eloquently outlined the value and purpose of the Rosary. He brought together all the elements to show the rich and wholesome purpose of this contemplative prayer. I learned from this Letter, or developed a greater understanding of the role of prayer and the Rosary in particularly to my Christian faith.
In this modern age when time seems short and our lives seem so busy, it is that much more important to find the time to pray. In the car, walking to lunch, attending Mass once or twice a week OTHER than Sunday, or just in the shower ... prayer brings us closer to God, and contemplative prayer brings us closer to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
God bless Pope John Paul II. He has truly been led by the Holy Spirit to bring faith and unity and growth to Christians of the world.