Pope to update Rosary

[Michie]

Pope John Paul the second plans to enhance the centuries-old Roman Catholic prayer tradition known as the rosary. The pope is expected to add five new mysteries to the 15 already contemplated by the Catholic faithful as they recite the series of prayers that comprise the rosary. The prayers are recited with the help of 59 prayer beads. The new mysteries, called the mysteries of light, include Christ's baptism, his first miracle, his transfiguration as he revealed himself to his apostles and the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. The pope's innovation will be explained in an apostolic letter to be released Wednesday as he marks the 24th anniversary of his election to the papacy. He is also expected to declare this year from October to October the year of the rosary. The current fifteen mysteries contemplated in praying the rosary are divided into the joyful mysteries surrounding Jesus' birth and infancy; the sorrowful mysteries of his suffering and death; and the glorious mysteries of resurrection. The rosary is a tradition of the Catholic faith that has evolved over several centuries. The fifteen mysteries of the current rosary were standardized by Pope Pius V in 1569. At 82 years old, Pope John Paul is among the longest serving pontiffs ever.

 

[Wolseley]

I wonder if any of his mysteries will be similar to any of mine?

http://www.christianforums.com/threads/22030-2.html

Hi, Michie!

 

[Caedmon]

... ... ...

Ummmmm, ok... GUYS?!?

Issh brought this to my attention because he knew that a week or so ago I questioned why Christ's Baptism was not included in the Rosary.

I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!

What?! All I have to do is ask, and I shall receive?!?! (imagine that)

I... I just can't believe it... this is an absolute Miracle. I don't know if I believe in signs from God or what, but this is definitely something that I will hold in my heart and treasure for some time to come.

I look forward to the new Mysteries!!!!!

 

[isshinwhat]

Thought you might like to hear.

God Bless you, my friend,

Neal

 

[Caedmon]

Thanks brother!

Wh-what? I'm reading Pope's minds now?!?! Naaaahhhhhh... LOL

 

[paulewog]

/me feels rather ignorant, but ...

Could someone recite the rosary on here?

 

[Wolseley]

English or Latin?

Actually, if you want to know how it's done, see post #7 of this thread:

http://www.christianforums.com/threads/12925.html

 

[Caedmon]

I want to take this time to thank the Holy Spirit for guiding me in my discovery of the Rosary and my new-found mother in Mary.

Dear Holy Spirit of God, thank you for taking care of me and guiding my steps. I don't know if this is something you worked for me or what, or how you're working in me. Honestly, I'm kind of scared and confused about things. Please take care of me. Please show me what to believe in. Please carry me with you and hold me close. Show me truth, beautiful Spirit of God. Take my heart with you, and show to me your Mysteries. Thank you with all that I am. Amen.

 

[fragmentsofdreams]

Cool, there is definitely a gap in the mysteries between Jesus's childhood and the Passion. I'm glad that this fourth section of Christ's life, death, ressurrection will be meditated on. I'm glad John Paul II is able to see the need for innovation.

 

[Caedmon]

Originally posted by Wolseley
English or Latin?

In nomine Patri et Filii et...

Errrr, oops... don't get me started, lol...

 

[isshinwhat]

Has anyone heard Aaron Neville sing Ave Maria? He sounds so honest.

Neal

 

[Caedmon]

Hey guys, if anybody hears any updates on these new Mysteries, make sure to tell us about them!!!

I can't wait...

 

[VOW]

To Joe:

As soon as I read the list of the "new" Mysteries, I thought of you. I said to myself, "Aha! Now Joe can recite THESE instead of the Glorious Mysteries that he has so much trouble with!"

Oh, and Joe? I don't believe so much that you have any kind of mind link with the Holy Father....

But I WILL say this: I don't believe in coincidences!


Peace be with you,
~VOW

 

[Chris†opher Paul]

Bless you Joe. Isnt it funny how when someone starts to doubt their Catholic faith, God sends them a miracle to reassure them?

 

[Michie]

Hiya Wols!!!

 

[Michie]

Rosary to Undergo First Change in Centuries, Vatican Says
By FRANK BRUNI


ROME — Time and again, Pope John Paul II has boldly gone where other popes have not: a synagogue, a ski slope, distant countries with tiny populations.

On Wednesday, he will apparently cross another frontier, making a significant change in the rosary, a signature method of Catholic prayer for many centuries.

According to Vatican officials, the Pope intends to issue a document recommending that Catholics increase to 20 from 15 the number of events, or "mysteries," in Jesus' life that they contemplate when they say the rosary.

The document will be released in conjunction with the celebration of John Paul's 24th anniversary as pope. He was elected to the papacy in 1978, and is now, at 82 years of age, among the longest-serving popes ever.

One senior Vatican official said the pope's decision to expand the rosary was in keeping with "his creativity and his courage" in his approach to the boundaries, obligations and opportunities of the papacy.

The official also said that it was in keeping with the pope's desire to bind Catholics ever more closely to the life and consideration of Jesus.

"It's an attempt to try to deepen and make more complete Christians' identification with Christ," the official said.

Another Vatican official said the five new mysteries to be considered in the rosary would probably be drawn from the following themes, among others: Jesus' baptism in Jordan, temptation in the desert, transfiguration and entrance into Jerusalem.

The rosary currently encompasses 15 mysteries grouped into three sets: the joyful mysteries, revolving around Jesus' birth and infancy; the sorrowful mysteries, revolving around his suffering and death; and the glorious mysteries, revolving around his resurrection. The new events would apparently represent a fourth group.

The rosary is perhaps most famous for its adornment: a set of 59 beads with which Catholics can keep count of and track the progress of the prayers they say while contemplating the mysteries of Christ.

Catholic experts said the rosary, a prayer tradition, as opposed to a piece of fundamental church doctrine, had evolved across the centuries, although it often went long stretches of time and many papacies without any changes at all.

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/14/i...&en=9290c22953391d08&ei=5040&partner=MOREOVER

 

[panterapat]

Wonderful!!! I got shivers up and down my spine as I read the new mysteries. Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In Jesus through Mary, Patrick

 

[Wolseley]

Has anyone heard Aaron Neville sing Ave Maria? He sounds so honest.

I haven't heard it, but I trust he does a better job with it than he did on "The touch, the feel of cotton; the fabric of our lives..."

 

[jukesk9]

Rock on, rock on and ROCK ON!  A set of mysteries including the Eucharist?!?!  I'm overcome with joy! More devotion on the life of Christ?  Awesome.  Simply awesome. 

IMNSHO, here's the best site on the Rosary:

www.theholyrosary.org

And the coolest version of Ave Maria?  Eric Johnson's rendition with his blazing strat and an opera singer.  Quite awesome.  Download it now on Kazaa, imesh, etc.

 

[Caedmon]

Originally posted by VOW
To Joe:

As soon as I read the list of the "new" Mysteries, I thought of you. I said to myself, "Aha! Now Joe can recite THESE instead of the Glorious Mysteries that he has so much trouble with!"

That'd be great. But I wonder how the Pope is going to fit all 4 sets into a single week. What daily arrangement will he recommend?

Oh, and Joe? I don't believe so much that you have any kind of mind link with the Holy Father....

ROFLOL!!!

But I WILL say this: I don't believe in coincidences!

Yeah, I got pretty excited when issh told me to check this out. The absence of things like Christ's Baptism and the Lord's Supper really bewildered me.
But I'm really glad we're getting to contemplate them in these new Mysteries!