October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary

Madonna of the Rosary (with Mysteries of the Rosary)
by Lorenzo Lotto
(1539) Oil on canvasChurch of San Nicolo, Cingoli


Feast of the Holy Rosary

The feast of the Holy Rosary was established by Saint Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory won by the Christian fleet at Lepanto, October 7, 1571. The victory was attributed to the help of the holy Mother of God whose aid was invoked through praying the Rosary.

The celebration of this day invites all to mediate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so singularly associated with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God. [From the Christian Prayer(Liturgy of the Hours)]

The above is from Women for Faith and Family.
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Today, most especially in our culture which has so little regard for human life and human dignity, let us respond to Archbishop Burke's request and make every effort to faithfully pray, daily, the Rosary (or at least one decade), a most powerful weapon against the forces of evil, and beseech Our Lady to intercede for us to her loving Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, in order that we will receive the help and courage so desperately needed in these troubled, confused, and dangerous times.

Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary Novena Prayer

My dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a proof of my tender love for you, for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in atonement for the offenses committed against your Immaculate Heart, and for this special favor which I earnestly request in my Rosary Novena: (Mention your request).

I beg you to present my petition to your Divine Son. If you will pray for me, I cannot be refused. I know, dearest Mother, that you want me to seek God’s holy Will concerning my request. If what I ask for should not be granted, pray that I may receive that which will be of greater benefit to my soul.

I offer you this spiritual “Bouquet of Roses” because I love you. I put all my confidence in you, since your prayers before God are most powerful. For the greater glory of God and for the sake of Jesus, your loving Son, hear and grant my prayer. Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation.

The Novena Prayer is from EWTN.