This past October, I posted about St. Therese Martin (b. 1873- d. 1897), and included in that post the last poem written by this great, but little!, saint which is titled, Why I Love You, O Mary. Several weeks ago, a relation mentioned that she had, looking back over The Marian Room archives, read that post, and had found the poem to be quite moving.…
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The Family Rosary: Practical Tips
“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.” –…
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The Name of the Rosary
Today, I am posting an extended excerpt from a book which was penned in 1912 by a Catholic priest named, Fr. M. J. Frings. The book is titled: The Excellence of the Rosary, Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin. The posted excerpt is the entirety of the first chapter which is titled, The Name of...
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The Rosary and Empress Zita
I enjoy reading stories of our Catholic ancestors who were devoted to the Holy Rosary, such as the late Empress Zita. Empress Zita (b. 1892- d. 1989), the last Empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a lifelong devotee of the Rosary, and prayed it daily with her family. Her life was characterized by an unflinching adherence to duty amidst misfortune…
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Reflection on the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary
I received a new article from a writer at the Rosary to the Interior: For the Purification of the Church, which is a group that is promoting an international rosary crusade which is scheduled for February 2, 2019. This new article is a reflection on the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary which is the Crowning of Mary as Queen of…
