The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary

by Ave Maria Press

The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary is an attractively designed resource that will help you pray the devotion more deeply by including short scripture passages to read in each decade. This hardcover keepsake includes all of the directions, prayers, and Bible verses you need to understand and pray a Scriptural Rosary for each of the four mysteries—Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. “In the prayer of the Rosary we turn to the Virgin Mary so that she may bring us ever closer to her Son Jesus, so as to know him and to love him more and more. This simple prayer, in fact, helps us to contemplate all that God in his love has done for us and for our salvation, and allows us to understand that our life is united to that of Christ.” —Pope Francis The Rosary is one of the most valued and practiced prayers in the Catholic Church and the greatest and most popular devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. A Scriptural Rosary takes the devotion a step further, allowing you to contemplate the lives of Jesus and Mary through God’s Word. With the announcement of each mystery, a short excerpt from the corresponding Gospel story—taken from the New American Bible Revised Edition, the scripture translation used in the Mass—is read to describe the event from Jesus’s life. Then, before each Hail Mary, a psalm or short line or two from scripture is read, echoing the feelings and spiritual attitude related to the mystery. The book also includes background on the Rosary and its spiritual graces, how to pray with the sacramental, and how to use a scriptural version of the prayer. An appendix includes Marian prayers, a litany, a novena, and information about Marian consecration.

144 pages, Hardcover

Published April 7, 2023

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Ave Maria Press for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy of this book for an honest review.

“The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary” was an enlightening resource that I see myself using time and time again!

I pray the Rosary at least once a week with my family, and I found this little guide to be not only beautiful but practical and an enhancement to our weekly ritual.

My favorite part of the book was reading through the 15 promises of Mary to those who pray the Rosary. I’ve started meditating on these promises and have found great comfort knowing my faith will continue to strengthen as I keep praying the Rosary.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning how to pray the Rosary, the background behind the Rosary, and strengthening their Christian faith.

[Margaret Closs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great way to say the Rosary. This book is the right mix of prayer, meditation and ease of reading. This is a great idea for someone who is trying to enter more fully into the Rosary. I have an electronic copy, but may purchase a physical copy as I would appreciate having it in my hands and in my purse, ready to go.

[Danielle Dyann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a truly excellent title. I have spent the past few months getting more and more into the devotion of the Rosary. I just love the idea of bringing Scriptural reflection deeper into the practice of saying the Rosary and this book makes it so natural to do that. It is a beautiful book as well that is perfect for gifting!

[emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beloved, beloved, beloved treasure!

Best prayer book I have read over the last couple of years; this book just instantly draws me straight into the heart of prayer..

5 stars times infinity.. :)