The Rosary is so powerful a prayer because it re-presents, or makes present again, the events of the Gospels each time and within the context it is prayed. "For Christians, the first of books is the Gospel and the Rosary is actually the abridgment of the Gospel" (Lacordaire).
Study Audio

Scripture References for the Show
Luke 1:46-55, the words of the Magnificat
And Mary said:
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on those who fear him
from generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with his arm,
he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,
52 he has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree;
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
55 as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.”
 

“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women,” (Luke 1:28), the angel to Mary.

“Blessed is the fruit of your womb” (Luke 1:42), Elizabeth to Mary

“Holy Mary,” (Luke 1:48), blessed = beatified, holy

“Mother of my Lord,” (Luke 1:48), Elizabeth
 Episode Resources
My Promise and Purpose Await in Integrity, Sonja Corbitt

Redemptoris Mater, (John Paul II) She knows that as such she can point out to her Son the needs of mankind, and in fact, she “has the right” to do so. Her mediation is thus in the nature of intercession: Mary “intercedes” for mankind. And that is not all. As a mother she also wishes the messianic power of her Son to be manifested, that salvific power of his which is meant to help man in his misfortunes, to free him from the evil which in various forms and degrees weighs heavily upon his life (29).

How to pray the rosary printout

Daily Scripture Reading (Lectio Divina) Resources

Print:

Magnificat - http://us.magnificat.net/flipbook/US/holy_week/
Give Us This Day - https://www.giveusthisday.org/Home/LookInside
Word Among Us - https://myaccount.wau.org/signup
Living Faith - http://www.livingfaith.com/index.php

Websites:

Universalis - http://universalis.com/
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010717.cfm
Blessed Is She - https://blessedisshe.net/

Apps: https://catholicapptitude.org/2017/01/03/essential-catholic-apps-for-your-phone-or-tablet-or-watch/
Interactive Scripture Meditation Exercise (Lectio Divina)
This week's lectio exercise is based on a Fransiscan approach. Go on! Try it!

 
Announcements 
Be the first to get every new show: Sign up here and get each episode automatically delivered to you every Monday morning.
.
Shows are public for a limited time.
.
Archived shows are premium content, and available to all Friends of the Show as part of their membership package.
.
Thank you for being part of the #evangelistaevolution where we're loving and lifting all we've been given!

.

My Journey Home episode is available to view here or on the homepage.

 Show Me Some Love
If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. It's a small thing that would help me tremendously! Thanks!
 Join the Conversation