2007-12-28 15:29:14 · 6 answers · asked by ms zap 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A rosary has 59 beads.
53 Ave (Hail Mary) beads and 6 Pater (Our Father) beads.
On the circle, there are
five sets of ten Ave beads [50]
separated by four single Pater beads [4].
On the pendant, there is
one Pater bead at each end [2]
of a set of three Ave beads [3]
For more information, see: http://www.rosary-center.org/howto.htm
http://www.virtualrosary.org/index.php
With love in Christ.
2007-12-28 15:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you want here, but I will try. I know the recitation of the Rosary has been changed and it's now called the Chaplets. Perhaps another person will further provide an explanation for that.
But when I learned to recite the Rosary, the crucifix was held while the Apostle's Creed is recited. The first bead above the cross is held while the Lord's prayer is said. The Hail Mary prayer is repeated three times, with each recitation representing the next three beads. The "Glory Be To The Father" is said after the Hail Marys. The fingers then move to the next single bead and the Lord's prayer is repeated, followed by a repeat of 10 Hail Marys, and then followed by a "Glory Be" The rosary has 5 sets of beads, and it's just a matter of repetition. When all the prayers are said, the medal is held while the "Hail Holy Queen" to the Virgin Mary prayer is said, and the rosary prayers are concluded.
Please don't misunderstand that the prayers mean that you are worshipping Mary. Prayers to Mary are only asking Her to help you reach God. This is a great misconception that people have with Catholics. They do not worship the Saints or anyone else besides God. They use them to reach God, much as you would use a lawyer to petition the court.
2007-12-28 23:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by cantbeme_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to pray the rosary in easy to understand steps
http://www.memorare.com/mary/rosary.html
and fifteen promises given to those who pray the rosary daily
http://www.holywoundsapostolate.com/html/15_promises.htm
peace in 2008
2008-01-01 18:40:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh? Once over again as an actual question. This one is incomprehensible.
2007-12-28 23:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
please rephrase so I can understand what you are asking. Thank you.
2007-12-28 23:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Rev. Kaldea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't understand the question. Please rephrase, thank you.
2007-12-28 23:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋