| |
Rosary Books
Rosary Books are listed in alphabetical order.
 20 Mysteries of the Rosary - a Scriptural
Journey
by M. Basil Pennington
Description to come!
 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary
compiled by Sr. Patricia Proctor
This is an awesome collection of inspiring, true
stories of healings, protection, help and
conversions due to the power of the Holy Rosary.
This book also has guides on how to pray the
Rosary, and includes Pope John Paul II's 2002
Encyclical "Rosarium Virginis Mariae" which
introduced the 5 new Luminous Mysteries. This
book is for everyone - those who've never prayed
the Rosary, those who used to, and those who
pray it regularly!
 A Scriptural Rosary for Eucharistic Devotion
by Rev. Robert E. Stein
Description to come!
 Beads and Prayers: the Rosary in History &
Devotion
by John Desmond Miller
Here is a long overdue study of the Rosary as it
has developed through history. It is detailed, yet
fairly smooth reading. Devotion to Our Lady soars,
as evidenced by countless Church Rosary groups,
pilgrimages to Marian shrines and the many
reported apparations of the Blessed Virgin Mary
worldwide. This book is for those who wish to
deepen their devotion and prayer life, and to
understand the importance of Christian meditation
and the tradition to which it belongs.
 Coloring Book about the Rosary
pictures and words by Emma C. McKean
This magnificent new Catholic colouring book will
help children begin learning their Faith. It features
features: large, easy-to-color illustrations, short,
simple, readable texts, high-quality paper, a most
convenient size...a proven educational approach.
Coloring the images helps youngsters reflect on
Mary, Jesus, and the Holy Rosary with fun
pictures and words.
 Father Peyton's Rosary Prayer Book
from Fr. Patrick Peyton
This small thick book, from America's 20th century
'Rosary Priest', has a wealth of brief relflections
on all 20 Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. There are
a dozen for each of the traditional 15, with an
additional 10 for each new Luminous Mystery. It
includes instructions on how to pray the Rosary,
a short history, as well as the story of the
'Family Rosary' of Fr. Peyton, who coined the
well-known phrases "The family that prays
together stays together", and "A world at prayer
is a world at peace".
 From Genesis to Revelation: Seven Scriptural
Rosaries
by Christine Haapala
This revised 2nd edition is the most thorough and
extensive collection of Scriptural Rosaries you will
find anywhere. This prayer book...penetrates the
heart of the meditative spirit of the mysteries. It
addresses many dimensions: time, from the Old to
the New Testament; authors from Moses, Isaiah,
to the Evangelists; and perspectives, from purely
historical to deeper spiritual and prayerful insights.
Those who pray the Rosary and those who read
the Bible will equally find this prayer book
inspirational.
 Holy Rosary
by Saint Josemaria Escriva
"To say the Holy Rosary," says St. Josemaría in
this pocket book of meditations on the mysteries
of the Rosary, "is a continuous act of faith, hope
and love, of adoration and reparation." He reveals
the secret of overcoming monotony and routine
when praying the Rosary, and portrays each
Mystery with illuminating eyes of faith — helping
you become absorbed in contemplation when you
pray to Mary. This handsome book is small enough
to carry with you everywhere and use whenever
you have a moment to spend in prayer.
 My Treasury of Chaplets
by Patricia Quintiliani
This new and enlarged 7th edition is a remarkable
collection of hard to find prayers that are prayed
with beads like a rosary. Some of these rare
devotions carry heavy promises attached to their
recitation. Mrs. Quintiliani has done us a great
service in researching the sources of these special
prayers and has included that information in the
book. Now we can pray again chaplets in honor of
Our Lord, the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Spirit, our
Lady, the Angels, Saints and the Poor Souls in
Purgatory. These prayers are powerful weapons against the powers of darkness which surround us today. Included is the Divine Mercy devotion, the Holy Face, Holy Angels, Precious Blood and the Seven Dolors of Mary. A true treasury! Compiled from Approved Sources.
 Mysteries in My Hands: Young People, Life
and the Rosary
by Maureen P. Provencher
Mysteries in My Hands is a book for today's older
teens who want to learn how to pray the Rosary.
The reader will discover why this prayer is
important to Catholic faith, by understanding
how its practice came to be. Scripture
references, quotes from Pope John Paul II's
'Rosarium Virginis Mariae', the prayers used in the
Rosary, and a detailed outline of the beads are
included. The connections between Jesus' and
Mary's stories, as well as reflective writings from
adults and young people, introduce readers to the importance of the Rosary today. As this prayer returns to a place of renewed meaning, Mysteries in My Hands will be a useful tool for young people who want to learn the basics of a well-loved tradition.
 One-Month Scriptural Rosary
by John A. Hammes
For eight hundred years Christians have joined
their joys, sorrows and hopes or heavenly glory
with those of the Blessed Virgin through the most
most remarkable prayer - the Rosary. Now you
can discover a new love for Mary and her Son,
Jesus, with these thirty days of Rosary
meditations. Drawing on both New and Old
Testament readings, these reflections for a daily
five-decade Rosary are divided into three parts to
help you focus more attentively and conscientiously on your contemplation. By using the Douay-Rheims translation of Scripture, with its classic and timeless beauty, these meditations on the joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries are sure to bring the spiritual significance of events in the Life of Christ and His Mother into your own life.
 Perpetual Angelus: as the Saints Pray the
Rosary
by Fr. Romanus Cessario
To pray the rosary as it ought to be prayed
means living out the mystery of Christ under the
sign of the Blessed Mother. As Mother of the
Church, she challenges each of us to become
'perpetual angelus'. Such a bold undertaking in
faith, however, requires the direction of
experts, those whom we recognize as saints.
Through their example and prayer, they lead us
into a deeper understanding of the principal
mysteries that we associate with the Lord. We learn much then from the witness, the prayer, and the exuberance of such saints as Therese of Lisieux, Elizabeth of Dijon, John Marie Vianney, Bernadette Soubirous, and Charles de Foucauld along with many others. While their thoughts have helped to develop these meditations, three saints in particular structure this thoughtful and prayerful work: St Benedict, St Francis, and St Dominic. Each in his own way offers us special insights into the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries of the rosary. Their insistence on the importance of prayer, silence, and discipline as elements essential to cultivate the recollection required by our deepening relationship with the Lord permeates these reflections. In short, the author hopes that his text will enable prayerful readers to follow the exhortation of St Dominic: 'Find everything in God, and then share it with others'.
 Praying the Rosary: with the Joyful,
Luminous, Sorrowful & Glorious Mysteries
by Michael Dubruiel & Amy Welborn
Description to come!
 Rosary of Praise
by Larry and Connie London
A scriptural Rosary based on John Paul II's Rosary
Meditation. From the first book to the last,
Scripture says we should praise God … but how do
you do that? The Catechism of the Catholic
Church teaches “praise embraces the other forms
of prayer and carries them toward Him who is
its source and goal”… but what do you say?
Here’s how to do it! Here’s what to say! By
blending a wide selection of Scripture’s greatest
passages of praise with Bible-based meditations
on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious
Mysteries, the Rosary of Praise transforms a beloved prayer into a hymn of praise. Using the poetic Douay-Rheims translation of the Holy Word, here’s a great way to better praise the Lord with the best possible prayer partner: the Blessed Virgin Mary!
 Rosary: Mysteries, Meditations and the
Telling of the Beads
by Kevin Orlin Johnson
This book covers every aspect of the Rosary in
depth, and is a treasure chest of knowledge
about the Catholic Faith. Its broad scope
covers virtually everything about the practice
of Christian prayer, including: why Christians
pray, why people pray to Mary, what prayer does,
the skill of vocal prayer, the technique of
meditative prayer, the story of the Rosary
Mysteries (Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious), the
pattern of the Rosary prayers, the Rosary in the Christian Community, and suggestions for further reading.
 Rosary Reflections
by Joseph Oka
Parent-and-teacher-approved Rosary Reflections
is a new method of teaching children to pray
and contemplate the Rosary. Since many
children have difficulty contemplating the
mysteries while they are saying the prayers,
Rosary Reflections helps them learn techniques
such as visualization. This unique drawing
workbook allows children to enter into the
mysteries in a more personal and enjoyable way.
Rosary Reflections can help bring your children closer to Christ and Our Blessed Mother, and strengthen your family or class as you help revitalize this powerful prayer.
‘It is beautiful and fruitful to entrust to this prayer the growth and development of children…To pray the Rosary for children, and even more, with children, training them from their earliest years to experience this daily ‘pause for prayer’ with the family.’ - Pope John Paul II
 Scriptural Rosary for Children
by Fr. Jude Winkler
This new book uses Scripture to help children
to reflect on the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary.
Beautiful illustrations complement the Scripture
passages.
 Speak Lord, I Am Listening
by Christine Haapala
This Scriptural Rosary prayer book presents the
richness of the Sacred Mysteries of the Most Holy
Rosary in terms that children can visualize
and understand. Gus Muller's watercolors use
the full palette of color expression...Christine
Haapala's succinct and most apt meditation
selections yield a wealth of scriptural insight
into the mysterious events of the lives of Jesus
and Mary. The Scriptures and watercolor illustrations coupled with the prayers of the Most Holy Rosary provide a rich meditation platform for teaching prayer and devotion to Jesus and Mary. Suitable for family prayer, and adults too!
 The Devotion of the Holy Rosary
and The Five Scapulars
by Michael Muller
Description to come!
 The Essential Rosary
by Caryll Houselander
The Essential Rosary is a Rosary classic: a
“reader-friendly” guide for beginners ... and a
lifelong companion for those who’ve already spent
long hours praying the Rosary. In this pocket-
sized book, you’ll find a helpful diagram and step-
by-step instructions for beginners, the full text
of each Rosary prayer, short Scripture passages
to assist meditation, and a brief prayer by the
author for each of the 15 mysteries. Its beautiful
simplicity and unadorned but eloquent language, make this book right for recitations of the Rosary by a group or any individual, from age 9 to 99!
 The Holy Rosary
by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik
This children's booklet about the Holy Rosary is
excellent to give as a gift to a young boy or
girl, perhaps for their First Communion or
Confirmation. A brief and simple story is given
of the Holy Rosary, followed by a clear and simple
explanation of how to say the Rosary. The Rosary
prayers are listed, then the first of the three sets
of Mysteries begins. Each decade is introduced
by a simple reflection and prayer printed above a
colourful illustration. With the guidance of this book and the support from an adult, any child will grow to understand and love the powerful prayer that is the Holy Rosary.
 The Illustrated Rosary
by Fr. Victor Hoagland
In his letter 'Rosarium Virginis Mariae', Pope
John Paul II introduced five new Rosary Mysteries,
'of light' and called on Catholics and other
Christians to pray the Rosary. In response,
Rev. Victor Hoagland, C.P., has presented this
beautifully-illustrated rosary book. Each of the 20
Mysteries is accompanied by a quote from
Scripture and a brief meditation, along with a
glossy full-page print of a famous work of art by
artists such as Murillo, Raphael and more!
Hardcover.
 The Luminous Mysteries: Biblical Reflections
on the Life of Christ
by Tim Gray
Pope John Paul II has called the Rosary “a true
doorway to the depths of the Heart of Christ,
ocean of joy and light, of suffering and glory.”
Author Tim Gray celebrates this life-changing
truth as he uncovers the deep scriptural roots of
the five Luminous Mysteries — the Baptism
in the Jordan, the Wedding of Cana, the
Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration,
and the Institution of the Eucharist. In his
foreword to The Luminous Mysteries, Archbishop
Raymond L. Burke of St. Louis writes: “Tim Gray
is an outstanding teacher of the Catholic faith, as he has demonstrated by his other writings and his presentations given to a variety of audiences. His love of Christ is transparent in his writing and inspires the reader to love Christ more fully and ardently. The Luminous Mysteries: Biblical Reflections on the Life of Christ is a most worthy tool for growth in the knowledge of Christ and growth in Christ's likeness.” This book also includes five meditations from the Church Fathers on the Luminous events.
 The Magnificat Rosary Companion
This beautiful little Rosary booklet from Magnificat
is a complete resource for praying the Rosary.
Easy to use and lush with brilliant color
illustrations, it includes original and rich
meditations on all 20 mysteries of the Rosary,
including the “Luminous” mysteries. The Magnificat
Rosary Companion is full of insightful catechetical
spiritual essays on key aspects of the Rosary by
renowned writers. It includes step-by-step
directions on how to pray the Rosary with all the
special Rosary prayers, with new concluding
prayers for each mystery. A special section gives
commentary on the Holy Father’s apostolic letter on the Rosary. Perfect for teaching children and those new to the faith, and suited for private or communal recitation and study of the Rosary.
 The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights
for Praying the 20 Mysteries
by Edward Sri
This popular introduction to praying the Rosary
draws readers closer to Jesus and Mary by placing
the Mysteries - including the new "Luminous
mysteries" - in the context of Scripture. The book
explains Pope John Paul II's profound reflections
on the meaning of the Rosary, addresses
commonly asked questions about Mary and the
Rosary, presents his practical teaching on how to
pray it, and provides the biblical background for all
twenty Mysteries. It also includes a Scriptural
Rosary that offers ten Bible texts suitable for meditation on each Mystery. An appendix offers the complete text of Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae.
 The Passion Novena: a Scriptural Rosary
by Larry London
In times of need and distress, no prayer is more
effective than the Rosary. Now Larry London,
author of Our Sunday Visitor's The Seven-Day
Scriptural Rosary, has combined the comfort,
familiarity, and power of the Rosary with
Scripture-based meditations on Christ's Passion
and death in his book, The Passion Novena, A
Scriptural Rosary. A unique set of nine Rosary
mysteries, this novena for the new millennium
allows you to reflect on the mysteries of
salvation, while asking Mary herself to join you
in your prayer of petition.
 The Riches of the Rosary
by Fr. Gabriel Harty
Fr. Gabriel Harty is known as "The Rosary Priest of
Ireland". As a Dominican, he took up the tradition
of his order that the Rosary is not only a form of
contemplative prayer, but also a method of
preaching the Gospel. He is the author of two
best selling books on the Rosary. Fr. Harty
analyses the development of the Rosary in ancient
cultures and down through history. He emphasizes
that the Rosary is a means of contemplating the
truth and lingering in love with the Lord. The book
inlcudes a series of meditations that embody the rich insights of this "Rosary Priest". An ideal book to use for prayer and meditation for individuals or prayer groups.
 The Rosary: Chain of Hope
by Fr. Benedict Groeschel
Fr. Groeschel looks at the meaning, history and all
20 mysteries of the Rosary, focusing on the theme
of hope. Speaking from his vast personal
experience as a priest, psychologist, author and
spiritual advisor, as well as from the grand
traditions of the Church, Fr. Groeschel takes us
on a spiritual journey that will move the reader to
greater depths of faith and prayer. In our busy
modern life with its distractions and
discouragements, the Rosary can be a wonderful
means of prayer, and an easy way to come into
contact with the presence of God, Our Lady and
the saints. It is an especially good technique for growing in deeper understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This book contains a one-page teaching for each mystery, the full text of the Pope's 2002 Apostolic Letter, 'Rosarium Virginis Mariae', and beautiful full-color illustrations.
 The Rosary: Contemplating the Face of Christ
compilation and original prayers by Linda
Salvatore Boccia, FSP and Kathryn James
Hermes, FSP
Introduction and Reflections from Pope John Paul
II. This companion for praying the rosary includes
John Paul II’s new 'Mysteries of Light'. In 'The
Rosary: Contemplating the Face of Christ', a
radiant icon for contemplation, a scripture
reflection, and a prayer are paired with each
Mystery. Revitalize the role of this beloved
prayer in your life. When praying the Rosary, we open windows into the Mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary. Read more about what John Paul II said about the revitalization of the rosary in the document On the Most Holy Rosary.
 The Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
by Susan Tassone
St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina has said, "The holy
souls are eager for the prayers of the faithful
which can gain indulgences for them. Their
intercession is powerful. Pray unceasingly.
We must empty purgatory!" When we pray this
Scriptural Rosary for the holy souls in purgatory,
we gain powerful intercessors and increase God's
glory. It is the greatest work we can do on earth.
Now Susan Tassone has taken the greatest
Marian prayer of all - the Rosary - and adapted
it to pray for the release of the holy souls in purgatory. This Rosary not only includes scriptural references to purgatory, but also moving passages that reflect the penitent's love and concern for the dead, as well as supplications to God for His justice, love, and mercy. God has given us the awesome privilege and power of assisting the souls in purgatory on their journey to Paradise. This exciting new and original prayer combines the glory and the power of the Rosary with Scripture and meditations to create an amazing and effective way to gain the release of souls who await our prayers.
The Rosary in Action
by John S. Johnson
A compendium of information about, and a call to
renewed devotion to the Holy Rosary of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
This book offers solutions to difficulties
in learning to meditate on the Rosary Mysteries,
as well as practical help to say it better. It also
includes the Rosary's historical background, and a
meditation on each of the Mysteries.
 The Rosary of Our Lady
by Fr. Romano Guardini
How to pray the Rosary with wisdom and
devotion. You'll get wise advice on practical
questions, including how much of the Rosary you
should pray each day, and how to pray it even in
times of exhaustion and stress. You'll come to see
why the Rosary - when prayed properly - is just
the kind of prayer that Jesus desires. Soon you'll
be able to take your daily concerns to the Rosary
- and to leave them there! You'll also discover
why learning to love Mary is one of the best ways
to grow in love for Jesus, and the meaning and
spritual importance of the mysteries.
 The Rosary: Worry Beads for Anxious Parents
by Patricia M. Robertson
What parent hasn't awakened in the middle of the
night and lain awake worrying about his or her
children? The Rosary: Worry Beads for Anxious
Parents can ease a parent, whether awakened by
a crying baby or waiting for a teenager to return
home with the family car. Written from a parent's
perspective, this collection of meditations on the
Mysteries of the Rosary, including the five
Mysteries of Light added by Pope John Paul II, can
be read at the dentist's office or while waiting for soccer practice to end. The book includes the prayers of the Rosary.
 The Secret of the Rosary
by Saint Louis de Montfort
A Marian masterpiece by Saint Louis de Montfort
- over 4.2 million sold! Get one free when you
order any rosary from this site. Canon William
says of this book, "It goes far beyond mere
research. We might say that it contains
everything that can be said about the Rosary -
its content and form, its real worth, about the
instruction necessary for its appreciation and
use". De Montfort calls the Rosary, "The mystical
rose tree of Jesus and Mary in life, death and
eternity". He says that the roses of your Rosary
will "never wilt or die, and they will be just as
exquisite thousands of years from now as they are today". He warns us against both the ignorant and scholars who regard the Rosary as something of little importance. He says, "The Rosary is a priceless treasure which is inspired by God".
 The Threefold Garland
by Hans Urs von Balthasar
In The Threefold Garland, Hans Urs von Balthasar
unveils the Rosary as a form of meditation on the
central mysteries of the Christian faith through
the mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ from the
perspective of Mary, His mother. The great theme
of this compact (146 page) volume is the
salvation of the world: God the Father plans our
salvation from all eternity; Jesus, God the Son,
becomes flesh to accomplish the Father's will;
God, the Holy Spirit, is the Spirit of mission who
guarantees the conformity of the Son's response
to the Father's will. God did not will that humanity be saved without our consent, so He proposed the divine plan of salvation to Mary, as representative of the human race. In response, Mary speaks a pure, human, creaturely "fiat" or "yes" to God's will. In Mary, the Church is the pure and immaculate bride who always says yes to God's will. Mary carries the body of the Lord within her, a body that will later incorporate her. Similarly, the Church contains Jesus and is contained by Him.
|
