The Excellence of the Rosary Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin

by Math Josef Frings

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Genres: Religion, Catholic

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 19, 2008

Reviews

[7jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are many books on rosary, but this a great thing to add to your reading, and it's slim so a very quick read. It's not a how-to guide, but each chapter seems to be like a sermon preached. The book is dated 1912 but must be older since the writer died in 1895.

Some things are same as in some other rosary books, like the story of the origins of the practice and some details on each part. But there's also some things I haven't known or thought about much, such as the rose symbolism, the usefulness the devotion has had regarding battles, epidemics, conversions and of course motivation for improvement in virtues. The rosary is excellent in covering the vocal and contemplative part in a single form of prayer.

You can also tell its of its time - the writer doesn't have much sympathy for other forms of Christianity, but on the other hand his opinion isn't so severe as to make his opinion weigh this otherwise excellent book down. So if you want some more good meditation on the rosary and its usefulness, this is not a bad read to do. :)

[Benjamin Stahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of sermons on the history, meaning, efficacy and importance of the Holy Rosary, one of the most intrinsic prayers for Catholic devotion, extolled by Our Lady herself if you believe in the miracle of Fatima.

[dmc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explaining the Rosary

An excellent series of conferences to explain the history, meaning and purpose of the rosary for Catholics and curious non-Catholics.

[Mikyla Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really beautiful short read that describes where the rosary came from, why we say each prayer, and how the rosary helps our spiritual growth.

[Gypsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a set of lectures given for a conference by Rev. Frings in 1912, and they are still relevant today. These lectures, though scholarly, are easily read. They explain and expound upon the various parts of the Rosary, giving the layperson a deeper understanding. I highly recommend this short book.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although written very formally, this is a touching book to aid in prayerful days.