Many religions, like Catholics, Buddhists, and Hindus, use beads to keep track of prayers. Our Rosary, a circle of beads, is like a wreath offered to Mary because we pray a prayer on each bead. This well-loved prayer comes from the 150 Psalms. People who couldn’t read began praying 150 Hail Marys instead, which would be like praying three of the five Rosary Mysteries back to back.
The story of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is an interesting one. In the 16th century Pope Pius V was having trouble with the Ottoman Turks, who were a real danger to Christianity. After months of disagreements and fighting, Pope Pius V was able to unite Spain, Venice, and the States of the Church in a naval, or ship, expedition to fight the Turks
The two navies met in the Gulf of Lepanto in Greece on October 7, 1571. On the same day, the Rosary Confraternity of Rome was meeting at the Dominican headquarters there. The group recited the Rosary for the special intention of the Christians at battle. The Christians defeated the Turks in a spectacular victory and believed it was the intercessory power of the Blessed Virgin that won the victory. Pope Pius V dedicated the day as one of thanksgiving to Our Lady of Victory.
Pope Gregory XIII later changed the name to the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The story of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary focuses on the intercessory power of Mary. It shows that when Christians are in danger, they can go to Mary. And when an individual is in pain, discouraged, or having trouble accepting God’s will, he or she can also go to Mary. She will pray to her Son for anyone who calls on her. Anyone who prays to Mary no longer feels alone because she prays with them and for them.
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