Description
The Holy Rosary (pocket, paperback)
Book Summary
This book offers a deep meditation guide on the fifteen traditional mysteries of the life of Christ, as contemplated when praying the Holy Rosary. Written by Saint Josemaría Escrivá, each mystery is presented with brief reflections that invite personal prayer and an encounter with God. The work, first published in 1934, has become a classic of Christian spirituality, helping the faithful to live the Rosary not as a repetition, but as an intimate dialogue with the Holy Family. This edition includes an appendix with the Luminous Mysteries.
What is it about?
The work is structured around the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary: Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious. For each one, Saint Josemaría offers a brief introduction to the corresponding Gospel passage and a series of meditation points that connect the biblical scene with the believer's daily life. The author seeks to transform the recitation of the Hail Mary into a path of contemplation, where each mystery becomes a window into the life of Jesus and Mary. The final appendix incorporates the Luminous Mysteries, added by Saint John Paul II, thus completing the meditation on the key moments of Christ's public ministry.
Main themes
- Meditation on the mysteries of the life of Christ (Incarnation, Passion, Resurrection, and Glory).
- The prayer of the Holy Rosary as a method of Christian contemplation.
- The relationship between the life of Jesus and the spiritual life of the believer.
- The figure of the Virgin Mary as a model of faith and a path to Christ.
- The Luminous Mysteries as a complement for meditating on the public ministry of Jesus.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at Catholics and Christians who wish to deepen their prayer of the Rosary, both for those who pray it regularly and for those seeking to begin this practice. It is especially useful for people who want to move from mechanical recitation to richer, more personal meditation. It is also valuable for catechists, prayer groups, and any reader interested in Ignatian spirituality or the work of Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
What this book offers
- A structured guide to meditate on each mystery of the Rosary with depth and simplicity.
- Reflections that connect biblical passages with daily life, facilitating personal application.
- A brief and manageable format, ideal for carrying in your pocket and praying at any time.
- The inclusion of the Luminous Mysteries, updating the meditation to the most recent tradition of the Church.
- A tool to enrich personal and community prayer, turning the Rosary into a living dialogue.
Technical specifications
- Author: Escrivá de Balaguer, Josemaría
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CHRISTIANITY, CHRISTIAN PRAYER, PRAYER
- Collection: BOOKS BY JOSEMARÍA ESCRIVÁ DE BALAGUER
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: January 2018
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 120 g
Editorial Review
This work by Saint Josemaría Escrivá serves as a highly useful spiritual resource for those seeking to give deeper meaning to the prayer of the Rosary. Its focus on personal meditation, combined with accessible and direct language, makes it a practical tool for both beginners and experienced devotees. The inclusion of the Luminous Mysteries updates it without losing its classic essence. It is a recommended read to enrich one's prayer life and foster a more intimate encounter with the mysteries of the faith.