Day 6: Prayer is a Battle

Day 6: Prayer is a Battle

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Day 304: The Joyful Mysteries

Today we begin praying five mysteries, our final step of building up the decades before we move to the full rosary. As we walk through each set of mysteries, we use our now-strengthened meditation muscles, moving from one mystery to the next, following the story of Jesus’ childho ...  Show more

Day 303: The Glorious Mysteries

These Glorious Mysteries reveal the fullness of God’s promise. Christ reigns in glory, the Spirit strengthens His people, and Mary shares in her Son’s victory as our Mother and Queen. We are reminded that our true home is in heaven, where love endures and joy is everlasting. May ...  Show more

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