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Pray the Rosary with Saint John Paul II
St. John Paul II said “the Rosary is my favorite prayer.” So what could possibly make praying the Rosary even better? Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II!
This book includes a reflection from John Paul II for every mystery of the Rosary. You will find John Paul II’s biblical reflections on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary that provide practical insights to help you not only understand the twenty mysteries but also live them.
St. John Paul II said “The Rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth. In the prayer we repeat many times the words that the Virgin Mary heard from the Archangel, and from her kinswoman Elizabeth.”
St. John Paul II said “the Rosary is the storehouse of countless blessings.” In this new book, he will help you dig even deeper into the treasures contained within the Rosary.
You will also learn St. John Paul II’s spirituality of the “To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and His mother.”
“The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christ-centered prayer. It has all the depth of the gospel message in its entirety. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat for the work of the redemptive Incarnation which began in her virginal womb.”
Take the Rosary to a whole new level with St. John Paul the Great! St. John Paul II, pray for us!
This book includes a reflection from John Paul II for every mystery of the Rosary. You will find John Paul II’s biblical reflections on the twenty mysteries of the Rosary that provide practical insights to help you not only understand the twenty mysteries but also live them.
St. John Paul II said “The Rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth. In the prayer we repeat many times the words that the Virgin Mary heard from the Archangel, and from her kinswoman Elizabeth.”
St. John Paul II said “the Rosary is the storehouse of countless blessings.” In this new book, he will help you dig even deeper into the treasures contained within the Rosary.
You will also learn St. John Paul II’s spirituality of the “To pray the Rosary is to hand over our burdens to the merciful hearts of Christ and His mother.”
“The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christ-centered prayer. It has all the depth of the gospel message in its entirety. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat for the work of the redemptive Incarnation which began in her virginal womb.”
Take the Rosary to a whole new level with St. John Paul the Great! St. John Paul II, pray for us!
130 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2020
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January 17, 2020
It is excellent for introducing Catholics to the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary through the insights of Pope Saint John Paul II. It is a good compilation of relevant homilies pertaining to the holy mysteries of the Rosary.
The arrangement of the set of mysteries is new to me i.e.Glorious,Joyful, Sorrowful, and Luminous, instead of the chronological Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. Nevertheless, it is beautiful and unique that it shows that we Catholics are Easter and Joyful people of God. The only thing bothering me is that the book does not altogether arrange with all the positive mysteries first, then the Sorrowful mysteries.
Saint John Paul II's reflections on the mysteries of the Rosary are in line with Catholic tradition. It is in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the saints in particular those who love the Rosary.
This book has relatively short homilies, that can be read from time to time according to one's needs or preferences. It is a book worthy of re-reading, but not for mere memorization of particulars. Instead, this is a good starting point for our imagination to work through in meditation to know and understand God more, and consequently, to love God more through our Blessed Mother and her memory which is the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The arrangement of the set of mysteries is new to me i.e.Glorious,Joyful, Sorrowful, and Luminous, instead of the chronological Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. Nevertheless, it is beautiful and unique that it shows that we Catholics are Easter and Joyful people of God. The only thing bothering me is that the book does not altogether arrange with all the positive mysteries first, then the Sorrowful mysteries.
Saint John Paul II's reflections on the mysteries of the Rosary are in line with Catholic tradition. It is in accordance with the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the saints in particular those who love the Rosary.
This book has relatively short homilies, that can be read from time to time according to one's needs or preferences. It is a book worthy of re-reading, but not for mere memorization of particulars. Instead, this is a good starting point for our imagination to work through in meditation to know and understand God more, and consequently, to love God more through our Blessed Mother and her memory which is the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
December 23, 2021
Reading this book of deeper explanation of the Mysteries has reignited my love for the Devine and most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
May 9, 2023
Rich and inspiring
A lot more informative, rich and deeply inspiring. This book offered both a real encounter with the thought of Pope John Paul II and informative glimpses into the theology behind the mysteries. Also was very prayerful and spiritual and a great way to pray the rosary with Saint John paul II as the title says. Very pleased with this, I got a lot out of it and feel I can use it over again.
A lot more informative, rich and deeply inspiring. This book offered both a real encounter with the thought of Pope John Paul II and informative glimpses into the theology behind the mysteries. Also was very prayerful and spiritual and a great way to pray the rosary with Saint John paul II as the title says. Very pleased with this, I got a lot out of it and feel I can use it over again.
March 22, 2021
Helpful in meditation
The words of Saint John Paul help in the meditation on each mystery of the rosary. I could hear him speaking as I read each one.
The words of Saint John Paul help in the meditation on each mystery of the rosary. I could hear him speaking as I read each one.
December 5, 2023
Wonderful
The words of pope saint John Paul II are as beautiful as the saint that he was and is. One can feel the warmth And lovingness of his personality exude from the pages as you read from one chapter to the next and what is abundantly clear is his devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary. He imbues meaning into the praying of the rosary that make its recitation much more meaningful.
The words of pope saint John Paul II are as beautiful as the saint that he was and is. One can feel the warmth And lovingness of his personality exude from the pages as you read from one chapter to the next and what is abundantly clear is his devotion to our Blessed Virgin Mary. He imbues meaning into the praying of the rosary that make its recitation much more meaningful.
July 30, 2022
Fantastic compilation of JP2's homilies on the mysteries of the Rosary -- a truly great addition to praying the Rosary
October 13, 2023
A GREAT BOOK
This book is a wonderful supplement to the rosary. For each mystery there is a reading from St. John Paul II. A nice tool for adding depth to prayers of the rosary.
This book is a wonderful supplement to the rosary. For each mystery there is a reading from St. John Paul II. A nice tool for adding depth to prayers of the rosary.
March 9, 2025
St. J P II, pray for us!
January 2, 2026
Excelent’
Deep and enlightening teaching of the depth of the Rosary. It shoes how meditation and contemplation are such a deep part of its enlightenment.
Deep and enlightening teaching of the depth of the Rosary. It shoes how meditation and contemplation are such a deep part of its enlightenment.
January 7, 2020
I'm the editor, so, of course, I'm a big fan! St. John Paul II spoke so often in his homilies and encyclicals about the Rosary and the mysteries of the Rosary. This book organizes those writings so to aid your contemplation in praying the Rosary. St. John Paul II, pray for us!
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