What Happens When You Pray the Rosary More Often?

Sometimes, you feel the obligation to pray the rosary more than you feel the need. Can a litany of repeated phrases actually bring you any closer to faith? The meditative quality of praying the rosary gives Catholics the ability to open their minds and their hearts to the goodness of mercy. But how does this prayer benefit you?Let Go and Let GodPraying the rosary uplifts the spirit, but often takes up a lot of our precious time and busy schedules. Turn off the radio in your car and pray the rosary as you drive by using an Android or iOS app. Skip the sitcom rerun and pray together as a family. Take a walk with your rosary beads in hand to exercise your body as well as your spirit.Sense of DisciplineThe joyous feeling you receive after praying is fulfilling. If you exercise regularly, you know the sense of accomplishment and happiness after you finish a workout. Praying the rosary regularly puts life into perspective, so maintaining a prayer discipline, much like working out, will bring you closer to God.Sweet SerenityYour entire day flows better after the calming effects of praying the rosary. Pray first thing in the morning for an all-day sense of peacefulness. While this will not make your problems disappear, it will give you strength to tackle them.Stop TemptationMary lived a pure, chaste life in which she did not allow temptation to rule her actions. Praying the rosary endows you with strength to do the same. Every time you feel the urge to spend time gossiping, lying, gambling, or engaging in another activity that draws you away from God, listen to the little voice in your head that encourages you to act more holy.Sister Lúcia of Fatima is credited with saying, “There is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families…that cannot be solved by the Rosary.” Follow this sage advice while praying the rosary to bring your spiritual journey to fruition. At our Polk County Catholic schools, we foster an atmosphere of care and an environment of high expectations and effective discipline. To learn more about our Catholic schools in Polk County, contact us at 407-246-4800.