If you are Catholic, you have probably been exposed to the Holy Rosary. Many of us grew up praying the Rosary in groups, at school, or within our families. It's one of the most cherished prayers of the Church, and here in Hornsby / Waitara, it's also an integral part of our identity as Our Lady of the Rosary (OLOR) Cathedral Parish. And this October, the month dedicated to the Rosary, we want to celebrate it in a big way — will you join us?
Going Beyond Repetition
The Rosary, for some, has been labelled as repetitive and viewed more as a tradition. However, there's so much more to it than simply reciting the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be prayers. The Rosary is meant to be a profound meditation on the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ.
In essence, the Rosary tells the story of our lives as well. It reflects how we navigate our personal Calvaries, the small, every day "resurrections" we experience, and our efforts to follow Jesus with faith and determination.
Discover the Rosary
If you're reading this, we invite you to discover the profound spiritual power of the Rosary this October. Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Bead Collection: Please consider donating any spare beads you have. These will be made available in the chapel along with printed, easy-to-follow instructions on how to pray the Rosary. So, if you’re unsure how to pray the Rosary or don’t have one, visit the chapel.
- Daily Rosary: Join us for the Rosary, which will be prayed after Mass every day.
- Facebook Live Rosary: Pray the Rosary with our clergy every Friday at 7 pm on Facebook.
- Youth Group Rosary: Join the youth group on October 7th at 9 am for the Rosary.
- Families with Young Kids Rosary: On October 8th at 4 pm, we'll have a special Rosary for families with young children.
- Men of God Rosary: On October 21st at 8:30 am, the men of our parish will gather for the Rosary.
- Women of God Rosary: After the Vigil Mass on October 21st, the women of our parish will come together for the Rosary.
To find out more, check out our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/HornsbyCathedralParish
Join In
The power of the Rosary is undeniable. It has stopped wars, healed the sick, and led to countless conversions. When we pray the Rosary together, we tap into a divine force that can bring about remarkable changes in our lives and the world.
So, join us this October in celebrating the Rosary. Together, we can experience the profound blessings that the Rosary has to offer.