To Jesus Through Mary: Praying the Rosary Daily
If you want to change your life, pray the rosary every day.
I grew in my love for the Rosary by praying a 54 Day Rosary Novena. When I prayed this novena for the first time, it was during a tumultuous time in my life when I did not know where else to turn except to our Heavenly Mother. At first it seemed impossible to do something for 54 days straight, but after a few days, the Rosary simply became part of my daily routine. Each day in this novena was a reminder of Mary’s special protection and guidance for us in our life because the Rosary is a tool God has given us to allow us to draw closer to Him through Mary. At the end of the 54 days, my love for the Blessed Mother grew tremendously. I found I was excited to pray my Rosary each day. I felt complete peace in my life, and the intention of my novena was answered in ways better than I could have ever imagined.
Just as most of us call our earthly moms for advice, comfort, or a laugh, our Heavenly Mother desires that same relationship with each of us. Mary wants us to bring the desires of our hearts to her so that she can intercede on our behalf to her Son. Our prayers to Jesus, through Mary, can allow our hearts to be filled with greater love for Him. Having a relationship with the Blessed Mother allows me to ask her for help to draw closer to Jesus and to Heaven.
Emily Ha, @inner.eminence.
October is the month of the Rosary and a perfect time to reintroduce ourselves to this special prayer. One of the best places to learn about the power and beauty of the Rosary comes from Our Lady’s apparition in Fatima. During Mary’s apparitions in Fatima, she appeared to three children, and instructed that we all need to pray the Rosary daily. When we pray the Rosary, it can give us peace and strength in the Lord, especially in times of fear or doubt. In our lives today, we are confronted with many challenges that seek to inhibit our faith and our personal peace. Likewise, the children who saw the Blessed Mother in Fatima faced similar challenges especially from those who doubted their visions. In making the commitment to praying the Rosary, the children showed the belief they had in our Lord and the message of the Blessed Mother. This is a faith that I seek to emulate in my life and can tangibly do so through my commitment to a daily Rosary.
Praying the Rosary has become a spiritual habit for me. I can pray in the car, at home, while waiting in line at the store, during a walk, or sitting on the beach. There are so many opportunities in the day to pray the Rosary that I didn’t realize or take advantage of until I said the 54 Day Novena! Building a relationship with the Blessed Mother is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I encourage you to take advantage of this Month of the Rosary to begin to cultivate that relationship if you have not already done so. Just like a daily phone call with your earthly mother can change your day, a daily Rosary for our Heavenly Mother can change your life.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.
Meet Mary Mailloux
Mary Mailloux resides on Long Island with her husband and two kids. There is nothing that brings her more joy than being home with her children and seeing the world through their eyes. Her favorite place is on the beach with a cup of coffee. In her free time, she loves baking treats for her family & friends, going to Met games with her husband, or curling up with a good book. You can connect with Mary on Instagram @marykatemailloux