Be inspired by these exemplary figures and turn to Our Lady of the Rosary with the prayer she cherishes most!
St. Dominic, the promoter of the Rosary, used to pray the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary eight times a day, totaling one hundred and twenty prayers.
St. Charles Borromeo used to recited the Rosary on his knees, often urging others: “Say the Rosary every day, or as much as you can!”
St Francis de Sales devoted an hour each day to the Rosary and, on his deathbed, requested that the Rosary be wrapped around his arm, advising: “Never part from the Rosary and always keep it with you!”
St Philip Neri used to keep a Rosary by his bed so he could start praying it as soon as he wake up.
When St. John Berchmans was nearing death, he held the Crucifix, a Rosary, and the Rule of Life, saying: “These are the three things I love, and with them, I will die happy.”
Saint Paul of the Cross never siezed praying the Rosary. When advised not to pray it due to shortness of breath, he responded: “I want to keep praying it until I die, and when I can’t say it verbally, I’ll pray it in my heart.”
St. Alphonsus Liguori stated: “Anyone who loves Mary can be considered blessed in this world and have great hope of salvation. And who loves Mary? Those who honor her with the prayer she favors most, which is the Holy Rosary.”
