October – Month of the Holy Rosary

With its numerous repetitions, the Holy Rosary is both one of the “simplest” and most demanding prayers. Quite a few people struggle with boredom, dryness, and distraction, or give up before even reaching the first “Hail Mary.” A series of reflections during the month of October, dedicated to the Rosary, aims to help us pray the mysteries of the Rosary with ever greater love and joy.

If the Blessed Mother lived next door, or at least close enough that we could always see her and visit her... see her smile, hold her hands... spend time personally with her, our heavenly Mother—wouldn't that be wonderful

                             

                                            

Some saints were actually able to see the Blessed Mother in their visions. What a grace! But we too can talk to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is really here, right now! Of course, I have a great longing to see her with my eyes, to hear her words clearly... but more important is that she hears and sees me and takes care of me, as only the heavenly Mother can. Sometimes I imagine that each bead is a rose that I am allowed to present to the Blessed Mother personally... 

How patient she is, listening to all my requests and concerns every day! And she can advise and help me better than any other person...

Conversely, almost all of us know the one request, the “great” wish of the Blessed Mother: that we should pray the Rosary every day. A personal invitation – will we accept it? Now, in the Rosary month of October, let us begin (at the latest)! The following reflections may help us to do so.