Pope Leo XIII on the Rosary
From "Supremi Apostolatus Officio" (1883):
"The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life. It is the remedy for all our evils, the root of all our blessings. There is no more excellent way of praying."
Pope Leo XIII wrote eleven encyclicals on the Rosary, earning him the title "Pope of the Rosary." He saw this prayer as the answer to the challenges facing the Church and the world.
The Rosary combines vocal prayer (the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be) with meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life. It is both simple enough for a child and deep enough for a mystic.
Leo XIII taught: "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."
📖 Scripture
Luke 1:28 - "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!"
🙏 Prayer
Blessed Virgin Mary, help me to pray the Rosary with devotion. May this prayer bring peace to my heart, my home, and the world. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us. Amen.