Why We Pray the Rosary

This scripture points to the beauty and strength of Mary, who gave us the Rosary as a sign of her maternal care. 

Below, we’ll dive deep into three essential reasons of why we pray the Rosary: as a school of contemplation, a path of healing, and as a weapon in a spiritual battle. 

Need a guide to help you pray? Find a step-by-step guide to praying the Rosary, here, on our blog.

Hear more from Sr. Maris Stella, S.V., with the Sisters of Life about the power of praying the rosary, and the impact it’s had on her vocation. Ready to make a habit of praying the rosary? Join the entire FOCUS community every month online in praying the rosary. Sign up via this link.

Contemplation

When we pray the Rosary, we enter the school of Our Lady, who guides us to contemplate the face of Jesus. She invites us to share in the mysteries of His life—the heart of the Gospel.

Our Lady, who lived with her eyes always fixed on Jesus, shares her memories with us, like opening a family photo album. 

Through the Rosary, she brings us into her heart, where the events of Jesus’ life come alive before our souls. By contemplating Jesus with her, we are transformed into Him.

Path of Healing 

Mary is a loving mother who cares for us, validating our needs and fears. She seeks to heal, restore, and remind us of our dignity as her children.

When we call on her, she gently guides us to Jesus without us even realizing. 

Fulton Sheen said the Rosary is the best therapy, as it unites and heals us when sin scatters and divides. In times of anxiety or distraction, the Rosary soothes and heals.

Holding the Rosary grounds us in the moment. Its prayers move from our lips to our hearts, turning our minds to holy things, glorifying God. Entrusting ourselves to Mary brings healing to our weary hearts.

Strength In Battle

The Rosary is a powerful spiritual weapon. Our Lady, victorious over evil, seeks to triumph in our life’s battles, bringing healing and redemption to us and our families.

The “Our Father” and “Hail Mary” are words of Scripture that purify our minds and hearts. Repeating the names of Mary and Jesus scatters darkness and reshapes our thoughts.

More than just prayers, the Rosary is a profound practice that strengthens faith, enriches the soul, and deepens our connection with God.

Mary, Queen of the Rosary, pray for us.

Additional Resources

Join Sr. Maris Stella, S.V. of the Sisters of Life in praying the Rosary. You can download How-To PDF guides for praying the rosary, here. 

For more resources on prayer, check out our guide to the Consecration to St. Joseph, intercessory prayer and Lectio Divina. 

To continue to grow your prayer life, check out Hilary Draftz’ talk on how God reveals Himself to us in Scripture from SEEK. Ready to join in person? Registration is now open, sign up for SEEK25 next January in Washington, D.C., and Salt Lake City!