The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila

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Discover "The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila," a guide that transforms your rosary prayer into a profound spiritual experience. Inspired by Pope John Paul II's teachings, it beautifully unites the rosary with meditation using full-color images, Scripture, and special prayers. Dive into this 138-page paperback by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini for a refreshed connection to God. See more...


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  • The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila
  • Pray the rosary in a new way
  • Inspired by Pope John Paul II, who was inspired by St. Teresa of Avila
  • Discover a beautiful, refreshing way to approach the rosary

You know that in an Apostolic Letter in 2002, Pope John Paul II added five Luminous Mysteries to the holy rosary, but did you know that in that same Letter, he called for a new way of praying the Rosary?

Pope St. John Paul II’s new way of praying the Rosary was based on the teachings of St. Theresa of Avila and has become known as the Contemplative Rosary, because it more perfectly unites vocal prayer and meditation, transforming the prayers of the Rosary into a contemplative meeting with God.

Did you know about these changes? Have you tried them?

The Contemplative Rosary teaches this special method of St. Pope John Paul II and offers a new and moving way to pray Our Lady's rosary. 

Here are his additions to the texts and prayers that, as Pope St. John Paul II intended, unite the Rosary more closely to the official liturgical prayers of the Church as well as to Scripture.

Here are also scores of full-color images for your contemplation that anchor your attention in each Mystery and transform your Rosary from a hasty, habitual recitation into a profound speaking to God and a keen listening to Him.

Following the wise advice of St. Theresa of Avila and the new method proposed by Pope St. John Paul II, you’ll find here for each mystery:

• A lovely, full-color classical painting depicting the events in the Mystery, for help in your contemplation
• A unique announcement of the Mystery
• A statement of the expected fruits of the Mystery
• The Scriptural passage to consider before embarking on your prayers of the Mystery
• A call for a moment of silence to recollect yourself before entering the presence of God
• Each Mystery’s own unique Hail Mary, including within each a statement of faith “to pull wandering minds back to Christ and center them in the mystery”
• Seven meditations tailored to each Mystery, to accompany your recitation of the Hail Marys (but only employ one at a time)
• A concluding short prayer asking God for the fruits specific to that Mystery
• Plus much more, so that you can begin to pray the Rosary as Pope St. John Paul II asked us to.
 


SKU: 1006390

  • Author: Dan Burke and Connie Rossini
  • Pages: 138
  • Format: Paperback

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Overall rating: 4.896104 / 5 from 77 reviews.

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The Contemplative Rosary offers a meaningful and spiritual approach to praying the Rosary, inspired by Pope John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila. It includes full-color images, unique announcements, and tailored meditations for each Mystery, transforming the Rosary into a contemplative meeting with God.

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  • "Our gift is a beautiful rosary and 2 age appropriate booklets."Barbara C.
  • "Excellent spiritual tool for your daily rosary!"Jean V.
  • "This book is a great guide to doing this."Constance S.

Reviews

Great Rosary Book

"I’ve looked at several Rosary books trying to find one that delved more deeply into meditation and this is the best I’ve found. If you are new to the Rosary, it will teach you the basics of how to pray it. However, if you want to delve deeper into the contemplative style, this book also teaches you how to do that as well. Really beautiful artwork and meditations. Included two pictures to help others get a feel for it. Always grateful that the books I get from the Catholic Company are very clean and in excellent condition and packed with care."

MOLLY B. (5/5)

I use the Contemplative Rosary

"I use the Contemplative Rosary everyday. It really helps to focus on the mystery before you begin the prayers. I look forward to saying the rosary better using this method."

Jane C. (5/5)

I love praying the rosary

"I love praying the rosary with this book. It puts me in the place of what was happening at the time. I really think about Jesus and Mary."

MIMI S. (5/5)

This book guides me through

"This book guides me through each mystery of the rosary and keeps my mind from wandering."

AMY S. (5/5)

Uplifting and grateful

"A great way to meditate on each mystery and actually pray and not have a monotonous daily routine. Takes me about 45 minutes to pray while reading and contemplating the life of Jesus."

Kevin (5/5)

The Contemplative Rosary with St. John

"Helps to understand the rosary in more detail"

Margie S. (5/5)

Wife’s gift 2

"Bought this for my wife for Mother’s Day to accompany Mother’s kiss cameo rosary. Great book on contemplative rosary. Has bible verses from the mysteries, pictures depicting the mysteries, and teachings from Sts Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa."

JAIME R. (5/5)

The Contemplative Rosary

"Wonderful. I am now praying the rosary rather than saying it. I use it everyday"

Anonymous (5/5)

Contemplative Rosary

"Contemplative prayer has always been difficult for me, this guide and the Holy Spirit have helped me so much in my contemplative journey"

Roxan M. (5/5)

I’m learning from St John

"I’m learning from St John Paul II to have the Blessed Mother at the center of my Rosary prayers."

JODI P. (5/5)

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