Robyn Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 The rosary is one of the many things that 'gets' me...like my understanding tells me it's a daily practice and you say the same prayer so many times...using the beads to help you keep count... Tell me more...educate me on something I find silly ;)
basoldier Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 A good link on the Rosary, what it is and why we say it. The Rosary - Catholic Answers And here is a link on the promises to those who faithfully say the rosary. The 15 Promises - Catholicity.com They also have a page on how to say the rosary and its prayers. The Rosary That said, to put it in a nutshell, the rosary is the weapon against Satan. In the childlike repetition of the prayers with the meditation on the mysteries (events in the life of Christ and the early church) we are reminded of our own "sillyness", and humbled so we can truly approach God's throne with the child like hearts and minds. In saying the rosary, I am reminded that it's not the force and eloquence of my words that sway the heart of my Saviour, but His loving response to my acceptance of His saving grace and love. It's all Him - I'm just an unworthy vessel. Hope that helps a bit. Peace! B. A. Soldier
Azriel Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 A good link on the Rosary, what it is and why we say it. The Rosary - Catholic Answers And here is a link on the promises to those who faithfully say the rosary. The 15 Promises - Catholicity.com They also have a page on how to say the rosary and its prayers. The Rosary That said, to put it in a nutshell, the rosary is the weapon against Satan. In the childlike repetition of the prayers with the meditation on the mysteries (events in the life of Christ and the early church) we are reminded of our own "sillyness", and humbled so we can truly approach God's throne with the child like hearts and minds. In saying the rosary, I am reminded that it's not the force and eloquence of my words that sway the heart of my Saviour, but His loving response to my acceptance of His saving grace and love. It's all Him - I'm just an unworthy vessel. Hope that helps a bit. Peace! B. A. Soldier This is an amesome post!
cmotherofpirl Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 (edited) The rosary is one of the many things that 'gets' me...like my understanding tells me it's a daily practice and you say the same prayer so many times...using the beads to help you keep count... Tell me more...educate me on something I find silly Somehow I don't consider meditating on the Words of God silly. Go to virtualrosary.org, download the rosary program. For every prayer, meditate on scripture. The rosary is an amesome weapon. You can't be sinning and praying it at the same time. Edited August 28, 2003 by cmotherofpirl
skuba steve Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 what if i downloaded the rosary program and was praying the rosary while i was waiting for a cd to copy which i was in fact, pirating? wouldn't that be sinning and praying the rosary at the same time??? seriously...
Good Friday Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 what if i downloaded the rosary program and was praying the rosary while i was waiting for a cd to copy which i was in fact, pirating? That would be sinful (the pirating), but I would encourage you to pray the Rosary anyway. The Blessed Virgin will pray for and with you regardless of what you're doing. She is the Mother of sinners as Jesus is our Brother.
cmotherofpirl Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 what if i downloaded the rosary program and was praying the rosary while i was waiting for a cd to copy which i was in fact, pirating? wouldn't that be sinning and praying the rosary at the same time??? seriously... You would consider sinning and praying at the same time! How sad.
VeraMaria Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 You would consider sinning and praying at the same time! How sad. I agree! Never heard that one before (sinning and praying the rosary at the same time!!) :blink:
Paladin D Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 Sinning and praying at the same time... Hahaha
ironmonk Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 what if i downloaded the rosary program and was praying the rosary while i was waiting for a cd to copy which i was in fact, pirating? wouldn't that be sinning and praying the rosary at the same time??? seriously... steve, please visit and read the Catholic Answers link on the Rosary posted above.... many people have many misunderstandings about the Rosary. God Bless, ironmonk
Paladin D Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 steve, please visit and read the Catholic Answers link on the Rosary posted above.... many people have many misunderstandings about the Rosary. God Bless, ironmonk They sure do, even I did.
skuba steve Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 you all laugh at me but it was motherofpirl who said: "The rosary is an amesome weapon. You can't be sinning and praying it at the same time. " Why laugh? The number of times you have all condtradicted yourselves or each other or the Word of God since i've been here is amazing. You seem to know a whole bunch of scripture and doctrine.... ...but so did the Pharasees.
Paladin D Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 Skuba, you are aware...I'm a very new believer of the Catholic Church. Heck...I'm not even an "official" Catholic! My family is non-Catholic, I used to be the same ALL of my Christian life. That started to change on my 16th birthday (which was this January). I know a lot about what my fellow Protestants teached (and all the seperate beliefs and doctrines, that ultimately confused the heck outta me, therefore discouraging me to be Christian). I find Catholicism to be more spiritual, not-as-confusing, and a step higher than I was before.
Dave Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 The number of times you have all condtradicted yourselves or each other or the Word of God since i've been here is amazing. You seem to know a whole bunch of scripture and doctrine.... ...but so did the Pharasees. Steve, name one time where we've contradicted ourselves or the Word of God. And what's with that snide remark about us being like the Pharisees?
Paladin D Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 And what's with that snide remark about us being like the Pharisees? Must be a Protestant thing.
Cure of Ars Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 (edited) The rosary is basically a meditation on the life of Christ with the Hail Mary being the background music. I don't know why anyone who understands the rosary would have a problem with it. Most of the mediations come from the Bible and the actual prayers used for the rosary are almost all quotes from the Bible. I would guess that most peoples prayers do not have as much scripture in them as the rosary. In regards to the repetition part you better tell the angels that continually sing “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY…” (Rev 4:8) in the presence of God to stop being repetitious. With my wife, I always tell her I love her before I go to work in the morning. Rather repetitious after doing it for the past three years but it is probably the most significant thing that I say to her all day. Repetition is not an issue if you love someone. What is important is that you mean it. wouldn't that be sinning and praying the rosary at the same time??? seriously... To me this is kind of a silly thing to argue over. But the Bible says that “for whoever suffers in the flesh has broken with sin” (1 Peter 4:1) Now if suffering brakes us from sin I would have to say that prayer does the same thing and if we are broken from sin I don't know how this can be in conjunction with joining with sin. By the way my people, please sign up to pray the rosary for this week as a prayer warrior. I have found that with some people the clearest, most Biblical, and logical argument can at times do little to move people hearts. What we need is prayer and to be faithful to Christ to be effective. So please pick up the beads and start praying. God bless Edited August 29, 2003 by Cure of Ars
Robyn Posted August 29, 2003 Author Posted August 29, 2003 The number of times you have all condtradicted yourselves or each other or the Word of God since i've been here is amazing. Unfortunately I have to agree.... Thanks for the info...I'm still totally unconvinced...but thanks :D (haven't yet looked at the sites) I just can't understand how praying the same prayer over and over can be fulfilling... I pray ALL THROUGHOUT THE DAY... having a conversation with God and just spilling out my heart and thoughts... spiritual warfare: I can bind up anything I want without praying the rosary. (KJV+) MATT:16:19. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever, [YOU] shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever, [YOU] shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. SATAN I BIND YOU UP RIGHT NOW IN THIS THREAD! IN JESUS NAME!!!! That's all I need :)
Robyn Posted August 29, 2003 Author Posted August 29, 2003 Actually those links were really good! :D In honesty...I still don't agree with it all, but I can see why you like it. The fact is I don't believe Mary is alive and able to intercede for me. I believe JESUS does that. and what I said before about praying all day... I do the same as what you would with the rosary...but I don't say those repeated prayers...I say what's on my mind and heart. I don't need a rosary-like order...but I do say similar things. Just in my own way. That's the way I like it. I feel silly saying a repeated prayer to God (even "please look after me while I drive" ) and wonder if he gets bored too... but if it's what you believe then it's what you believe - and it's the HEART that God looks at. :)
IcePrincessKRS Posted August 29, 2003 Posted August 29, 2003 Steve, name one time where we've contradicted ourselves or the Word of God. Yeah, when? You guys keep saying we contradict, but could you please point out where? Personally I feel as if we're baing baited, you keep calling our beliefs silly, etc. and I find THAT rather silly. If you have a question just ask, but don't belittle our beliefs by calling them silly or misrepresenting them in the mix.
Robyn Posted August 29, 2003 Author Posted August 29, 2003 (edited) haha...ok...just one example... Personally I feel as if we're baing baited, you keep calling our beliefs silly, etc. and I find THAT rather silly. If you have a question just ask, but don't belittle our beliefs by calling them silly or misrepresenting them in the mix. BINGO!!!!! That's what is happening in Youth Alive! too tired to remember the rest...but it's hard to accept others' beliefs... I don't want to argue...but I like to share where I am at...and see what your beliefs are in relation to that...make sense? I'm nearly brain-dead at the moment...coffee doesn't help! IcePrincessKRS: I can't say anything against you But I don't call things "silly" to belittle you. It's just stating my honest view... Edited August 29, 2003 by Robyn
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