October is a month especially dedicated to the Rosary, one
of the most beloved and powerful devotions of the Church. This prayer, centered
on the life of Christ and the intercession of His Blessed Mother, has brought
peace, strength, and grace to countless souls for centuries.
At the heart of this devotion is the feast of Our Lady of
the Rosary on October 7, established to commemorate the Christian victory
at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Through the faithful praying of the Rosary,
the Church was preserved from great danger; a reminder that Mary, our Mother,
continues to intercede for us in times of need.
The Rosary is more than repetition of prayers; it is a
meditation on the mysteries of Christ’s life, from the joy of His birth to the
glory of His Resurrection. As St. John Paul II said, the Rosary “is, in fact, a
prayer of great significance, destined to bring forth a harvest of holiness.”
During this month, Catholics are encouraged to renew their
devotion to the Rosary and there are many ways to do so, including praying it
daily, introducing it to children, or praying it as a family.
At St. Mary’s Bookstore, we have many beautiful ways to
support your devotion this month:
As October unfolds, may we turn more often to Our Lady,
asking her to bring us closer to her Son. Let us take up our rosaries with
faith and devotion, trusting in Mary’s powerful intercession.
Stop by St. Mary’s Bookstore or StMarysBookstore.com today
to shop rosaries, rosary books, images of Mary and more!
“Pray the Rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the
world.” – Our Lady of Fatima
