Someone gave me one because I collect various religious things, but I have no idea what it's for.
2007-04-28 11:36:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Do you wear it?
2007-04-28 11:46:09 · update #1
The Rosary is a string of beads that are in 15 sets of 10. As you touch one bead you recite the Hail Mary and the bead in between each you recite an Our Father. At the end of each set yof 10 you recall one of the Mysteries of Faith.
The Rosary is believed to have started with monks who would count recited prayers on knots that were on a string or cord.
I've included a complete pdf file on how to use a Rosary.
2007-04-28 11:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by )0( Cricket Song 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What distinguishes the Rosary from other forms of prayer is that, along with the vocal prayers, it includes a series of meditations. Each decade of the Rosary is said while meditating on one of the "Mysteries" of redemption. These mysteries originated in the 15th century, and while there has been some disagreement on them (the final mystery is sometimes the Last Judgment) the earliest sets bear a remarkable resemblance to those still used
2007-04-29 07:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by tovah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like strings of beads fingered by people throughout the world the rosary is a subtle away of near self-hypnotism while saying prayers, spells, or meditating.
It is neither the oldest or the youngest, but is a traditional part of the Roman Catholic religion.
2007-04-28 13:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To keep track of your vain utterances.
Sorry. To keep track of your prayers. The crucifix represents the Apostles Creed. The single beads represent both the Our Father AND the 'Glory be'. The three beads together are Hail Mary's. The medallion is where you say a special Rosary prayer. The ten bead segments are Hail Mary's, seperated by Our Father/Glory be's.
You go through the entire circle 5 times, each time meditating on one of various 'Mysteries' of the Rosary. There are pamphlets with all of this information and more, available at your local Catholic Church.
2007-04-28 12:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
A rosary today is recognized as a way to pray to Mary. It can be used for meditation and for prayers to other pagan gods/goddesses as well.
You say a prayer for each bead; normally the same prayer repeated over and over again. Done enough, this can bring on a meditative state, wherein your prayer becomes a mantra.
You can wear it...but most don't.
2007-04-28 12:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Google and look up definition of the Rosary
2007-04-28 11:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't wear it. Priests and Nuns may wear them but not as jewelry.
There are many different rosaries and chaplets. Check the links. Some people hang them in their cars or homes to ward off evil.
2007-04-28 15:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rosary is a pagan prayer bread to help the one who prays keep count of all the ritualistic prayers that really arent prayers at all, but mere recitations of so called prayers. For instance catholics say they dont pray TO mary but then if they dont, why do they call the hail mary a prayer? It is adrressed to mary, and if its a prayer then they pray it to mary...but they claim they dont pray it to mary...but its adressed to her....so see? they merely RECITE..and the rosary is a string of beads to help them keep count of all of the recitation...remember, they pray approximately 50 hail maries on a rosary, and it gets hard, I imagine, to keep track of how many youve said after you say about 3 or 4
2007-04-28 11:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by biblestudent07 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A rosary is a way to pray
see source...
2007-04-28 11:40:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rosary is not a piece of jewelry to be worn. The rosary is a way of keeping track of the number of Hail Marys and OurFathers prayed while reflecting on the events in the life of Jesus and Mary.
In addition to meditating upon the events of the mysteries, many people associate certain virtues, or fruits, with each mystery. (The following list of mysteries and the fruits associated with them corresponds to moments in the life, passion, and death of Jesus and Mary's participation in them chronologically.)
Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation. Fruit of the Mystery: Humility
The Visitation. Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor
The Nativity. Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience
The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus
Luminous Mysteries
The Baptism of Jesus. Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
The Wedding at Cana. Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary
Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and Trust in God
The Transfiguration. Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness
The Institution of the Eucharist. Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration
Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden. Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin
The Scourging at the Pillar. Fruit of the Mystery: Purity
The Crowning with Thorns. Fruit of the Mystery: Courage
The Carrying of the Cross. Fruit of the Mystery: Patience
The Crucifixion. Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance
The Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection. Fruit of the Mystery: Faith
The Ascension. Fruit of the Mystery: Hope
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God
The Assumption of Mary. Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a Happy Death
The Coronation of Blessed Virgin Mary. Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in Mary's Intercession
2007-04-28 14:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sldgman 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋