Do men pray the rosary or is it just for women?
2007-03-30 07:34:52 · 18 answers · asked by x_abbie_2006_x 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely all the men I know do this.
The beginnings of the rosary are found in the early Christian practice reciting the 150 psalms from the Bible, eithor daily or weekly, as a way of prayer. Those unable to recite the psalms began to recite 150 prayers, mainly the "Our Father" 150 times often using beads to count the prayers. By medieval times the custom of saying "Paternoster" beads (Latin 4 Our Father) was common in many countires of Europe. While saying the prayers it was customary to mediate on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, from his birth to his resurrection.
The rosay in its present form arose in late medieval Christianity when Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was seen as a guide to the mysteries of her Son. A decade of prayers call the "Hail Mary" was preceded by "Our Father". Meditation on the mysteries of Christ remained at the heart of prayer. And the mysteries of Jesus that it recalls are also meant to be repeated on our own. We ask to "imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord"
2007-03-30 07:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All Catholics are encouraged to pray the Rosary. Here's a guide to pray the Rosary, written by a man:
http://www.eternalvirginmary.com/zoltan_rosary_guide.htm
A Detailed Guide to Our Lady's Rosary
2007-03-30 08:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think my brother prays it every day. My brother-in-law is a deacon. He prays it too. There is a man at my church that leads the rosary before Mass. Lots of men pray the rosary!!! As a matter of fact the rosary was given to Saint Doninic (a man) by the Blessed Mother.
God bless,
Stanbo
2007-03-30 07:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course men pray the rosary. Many pray it along with their entire family, every evening.
2007-03-30 14:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many men pray the Rosary. While I was still Christian, I did so on a regular basis.
2007-03-30 07:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Men pray the rosary, too. I even make rosaries that are more masculine for men.
2007-03-30 07:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My uncle is Catholic and 83 years old, and he prays the rosary daily.
2007-03-30 07:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Preacher 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is neither for men or women, but for the Father of Lies and the counterfeiter of truth..........Satan! Here is the truth about the rosary ......http://www.remnantofgod.org/rosary.htm
2007-03-30 08:23:59 · answer #8 · answered by TIAT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do almost every day, and I am definitely a man!
Peace!
PS. I am NOT over 50 and am not Gay. Why do people think that Praying is Gay?
2007-03-30 07:39:40 · answer #9 · answered by C 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My dog tries to pray the rosary but he can't pronounce words with Rs very well. Scooby Doo had the same problem.
2007-03-30 07:40:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋