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Mary did not give the rosary to Dominic as it had already been around for many years. However, St. Dominic did vigorously promote the rosary.
Saint Dominic (1170-1221) was a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order, or Order of Preachers. The rosary has always been strongly associated with the Dominicans.
According to popular legend, Dominic was so anguished because of the almost complete failure of his efforts to convert the Cathars to Catholicism by peaceful means, that he took himself into a forest and fasted and flagellated himself to the point that he began to hallucinate. An apparition of Mary appeared to him and gave him the rosary. Another legend holds that the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Dominic in the church of Prouille and gave the rosary to him.
The practice of praying Our Father and Hail Mary on beads is a practice that predates Saint Dominic, so whether Mary really did give Dominic the rosary, as we now know it, or whether it is merely the end result of centuries of evolution is a matter of debate.
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Mary is believed to have given Saint Dominic the rosary as a powerful tool for spiritual warfare and prayer. She instructed him to use it to combat heresies and bring about conversions through the prayers and meditations associated with the different mysteries of the rosary. The rosary became a popular devotion in the Catholic Church, attributed to the intercession of Mary.
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∙ 9y agoSaint Dominic (1170-1221) was a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order, or Order of Preachers. The rosary has always been strongly associated with the Dominicans.
According to popular legend, Dominic was so anguished because of the almost complete failure of his efforts to convert the Cathars to Catholicism by peaceful means, that he took himself into a forest and fasted and flagellated himself to the point that he began to hallucinate. An apparition of Mary appeared to him and gave him the rosary. Another legend holds that the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Dominic in the church of Prouille and gave the rosary to him.
The practice of praying Our Father and Hail Mary on beads is a practice that predates Saint Dominic, so whether Mary really did give Dominic the rosary, as we now know it, or whether it is merely the end result of centuries of evolution is a matter of debate.
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∙ 13y agoMary did not give the rosary to Dominic as it had already been around for many years. However, St. Dominic did vigorously promote the rosary.
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∙ 13y agoMary did not give the rosary to Dominic as it had been in existence for many years. She told Dominic to encourage people to pray the rosary.
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Who did the Blessed Virgin Mother first give the rosary to?
The rosary is a manmade tribute to the Blessed Mother. Mary was a practicing Jew who didn't say the rosary.
When did Jesus say pray with the rosary?
Jesus never said pray the rosary. The Church has come up with the prayer of the rosary to the virgin Mary.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Rosary recalls important events in the life of Our Blessed Lord, He didn't say the Rosary, He lived it. Our Blessed Lord sent His Mother to earth to give us the form of the Rosary that we have today, she appeared to St. Dominic, who founded the Dominican Order, and gave him the Rosary in order to convert the heretics that he was preaching to. As the rosary is primarily mental prayer on the Mysteries (the events in the life of Our Blessed Lord, and His Mother) it is a wonderful way to learn basic prayer. You should learn it well, and stick with it your whole life.
Who was Saint Aimee?
Saint Aimee, also known as Amata of Assisi,was a sister of the Poor Clares and was the sister of Blessed Diana and Cecilia in the community of Saint Agnes at Bologna, a niece of Saint Clare, and a good friend of Saint Dominic. Saint Clare healed Amata of a disease and thereby converted her heart to the life of the cloister. According to legend, Dominic give her the moniker "Amata," meaning 'beloved,' and very probably sent her to the convent. This is all that is known of her. She died about the year 1250.
What about Dominic?
Yes, what about Dominic. Which Dominic are you referring to - St. Dominic de Guzman? St. Dominic Savio? Someone else? And what do you want to know about him? Your question does not give me a hint as to what you want.
You want to give rosary beads as a gift you want to know what you could write in the card about the rosaries?
You could write about the history of the Rosary devotion, how to pray it, the graces it gives, the miracles it has granted or about the Blessed Virgin Mary who is the patron and intercessor of the Rosary. If you are unable to attain good Catholic books pertaining to the above, perhaps you can find something to write from the sites below:
When did Saint Anne give birth?
She would probably given birth to Mary about 14-16 BC.
Is it appropriate to say the Rosary at the time of death?
It is not only appropriate but highly recommended. In fact, after the last rites, there is no devotion more highly recommended. Most Catholics at death, when too weak to pray the Rosary themselves, are usually surrounded by family who pray it together. When visiting the sick and dying it is very common to say a decade of the Rosary with them or for them and to give them a rosary if they do not have one. It is very common to bury a Catholic holding a Rosary; this is not for mere appearances - it is to be hoped the Rosary was actually used in life by the deceased or said for them and it is buried with them as a sign of their devotion and confidence to others in Mary's promise to work for the salvation of those devoted to her patronage.
Does a rosary have to be blessed before you will give it as a gift?
A Rosary is a religious article, it is best used when blessed. but to give as a gift it does not have to be blessed. polite to tell the person you are giving that the gift is not blessed.
Did Elvis really sing the Rosary?
Elvis Presley» = Miracle Of The Rosary =(Words & music by L. Deanson)Oh blessed mother we pray to theeThanks for the miracle of your rosaryOnly you can hold backYour holy son's handLong enough for the whole world to understandHail, Mary full of graceThe Lord is with theeBlessed are thou among womenAnd blessed is the fruit of thy womb, JesusOh holy Mary dear mother of GodPlease pray for us sinnersNow and at the hour of our deathAnd give thanks once againFor the miracle of your rosary
How did Saint Anne give birth to the Virgin Mary?
Saint Anne gave birth in the normal human way after relations with her husband who by tradition is said to have been Saint Joaquim. She did not have a 'virgin birth' as did her daughter the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What significant events were in Saint Anne's life?
Well there is not much know about Saint Anne. although she did give birth to Mary. I would definitely classify that as a pretty significant event. another important event is when the angel came and told her she would have Mary.
What did the shepherd near Gréccio Italy give Saint Francis in the book 'Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas' by Mary Caswell Walsh?
The shepherd near Gréccio gave Saint Francis a newborn lamb as a gift in the book "Saint Francis Celebrates Christmas" by Mary Caswell Walsh. This act symbolized the shepherd's generosity and the spirit of giving during the Christmas season.
