Jun 11, Dina ReviewTime rated it it was amazing. The Rosary Handbook is a wonderful book, it has a surprising amount of information to be only pages. I love how this book shows the depth and meaning of each prayer. I also like the section that explains the mysteries of the Rosary which includes Bible verses and thoughts for mediation. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Rosary. Reading this book has has given me a greater appreciation of the Rosary.
Contents Introduction The Rosary and you-A Perfect Match The introduction section tells the author's story of how he came to know and love the Rosary, why he wrote The Rosary Handbook, and answers the question of who can Pray the Rosary.
Which of course is anyone, but the author has a very interesting way of showing this point. Chapter 2 Separating Fact from Myth: The Origins and History of the Rosary This section separates the facts from the myths, showing the historical origin of the Rosary and how over the centuries the Rosary developed into the prayer we have today.
Chapter 3 More Than Just a String of Beads: The Prayers of the Rosary In this section the author brakes down each prayer of the Rosary to show the true meaning and depth behind each prayer. Showing the depth and meaning within the Lord's Prayer, the Apostle's Creed, and other prayers of the Rosary.
The author includes Bible verses and thoughts to contemplate for each Mystery. Apr 28, John Lucy rated it really liked it. Finley's book is certainly not exhaustive, but it doesn't try to be. It is, indeed, a guide for newcomers, old timers, and those in between. If you have any interest in praying the rosary, forgot why you are praying the rosary, or never knew why you pray the rosary, this is a great little book. You won't get lost in the details nor come across any esoteric language.
The book is straightforward. Since the book is not exhaustive, you can guess it's not thorough either. But again, it doesn't try to Finley's book is certainly not exhaustive, but it doesn't try to be. But again, it doesn't try to be. You will learn the basic history of the rosary, including why Catholics started praying it in the first place. You'll also find a good line-by-line reflection on each prayer said during the rosary.
I can guarantee that after reading this book you won't pray the rosary and not know why or not what the words mean. Rather, you'll come away with a good appreciation of the spiritual intention behind each prayer and the rosary itself. For newcomers, the end of the book has a very easy to understand walk-through of how to pray the rosary.
When I bought this book at the National Cathedral, I remember looking at all the books on the rosary and only this one had any explanation of how to actually pray the rosary. That doesn't mean you won't find it elsewhere, but it does mean that this is an excellent resource in every regard.
View 2 comments. Since January , inspired by St. Cuthbert, my local patron Saint in the north east England, I have discovered and researched the Saints and Catholicism. I have read 8 books since then on the Saints and Catholicism, and progressively I have become a more convinced Catholic convert from the Church of England. This book was the final nail in the coffin, I am now definitely a devout Catholic, although obviously I need to formalise that or make that official.
The Rosary itself is profo Amazing! The Rosary itself is profound, powerful and deep, and instantly you realise that Protestantism does not offer you anything of the sort. Protestantism has no substance or material. I obviously have more research to do, however, already largely due to this book I am convinced Catholicism is the true and only western Christian religion. Having been a Protestant for 40 years, from experience, I can tell you the difference between Catholicism and Protestantism is the difference between something and nothing, Catholicism is something or everything while Protestantism is nothing.
I highly recommend to anyone questioning their Protestant faith to buy a rosary, read this book and get a rosary app on your smart phone or tablet. You will not regret it!
It's a great overview of the Rosary, if not a little bit dry. I like the book for converts and for people not familiar with the Rosary, especially, as it provides a lot of historical information to the Catholic Rosary in particular, but also the general practice of using beads to count prayers.
This has happened across faiths as well as across the ages. The Rosary Handbook then goes on to provide a spiritual reflection for each of the Mysteries. I always like the reflection aids. Looking at new on It's a great overview of the Rosary, if not a little bit dry.
Looking at new ones always refreshes the devotion for me. Finally, The Rosary Handbook provides some information on Marian apparitions and also different ways to pray the Rosary, which I wasn't familiar with before. I received a complimentary copy of this with the hope I would provide a favorable book review.
Complimentary copies of books don't necessarily make good books, though. My opinions are my own. All in all a good book and recommended, as I mentioned above, for those new to the Rosary or trying to understand the Catholic Rosary. May 15, Argum rated it it was amazing Shelves: religion. Mitch Finley sets a simple and bounded goal. He explains what the Rosary is, how it developed, and its scriptural roots all with a goal of inspiring the reader to take up the Rosary in their prayer life.
In all of these objectives there is enough information to achieve without overwhelming the reader. It gets you started down the path without bogging you down, but still proves the point that contrary to common antiCatholic misconceptions the Rosary is Christ centered, Biblical, and ancient using Mitch Finley sets a simple and bounded goal.
It gets you started down the path without bogging you down, but still proves the point that contrary to common antiCatholic misconceptions the Rosary is Christ centered, Biblical, and ancient using Mary as a means to bring this about, much like the Church itself. Jan 11, Kevin rated it really liked it Shelves: catholicism. The Rosary Handbook is worth the read for anyone interested in the prayer form, whether they have been praying it for years or are just beginning.
I particularly enjoyed learning about the histories of the Rosary and the individual prayers. I've also begin to use the book as a reference for the mysteries, as that chapter contains Biblical passages related to them as well as supplemental information. This was some of the best spiritual reading I have done in some time. Highly recommended. May 04, Stacy rated it it was ok.
The beginning about men saying the rosary, was so true! I loved that part. Find a man who will say the rosary, say's a lot about a man!
The part I wasn't all that comfortable with was when he wrote.. Feb 16, Jonina rated it really liked it. I'm not much of a Christian anymore but from a reader's point of view anyway, I thought this was a really good read back when I was devout. I liked his close-readings of the prayers and the different ways a rosary can be a great form of meditation. I think Catholics think the rosary is this very rigid prayer but it can be versatile and it can be more than the words one recites.
Excellent Very precise, clear, easy to understand. All of the five mysteries fully discussed, most informative to understand background. Wonderful for new or old Catholics or anyone wanting to be closer to God. Nice Introduction to Praying the Rosary This book gives background, theology, and practical instruction for this form of contemplative prayer.
It is readily accessible to most people. The theology, of resurrection though is very weak. Dec 09, Ernest Sneed rated it liked it Shelves: philosophy. Historical and theological review of the Rosary. Good book for confirmation students. Sometimes the author injects his personal views with no source documentation. Accessible, contemporary, includes the Luminous Mysteries , a useful addition to the small shelf of Rosary books.
Was lost as to how to use rosary Clear consisted an d giving a good final basic p picture of a rosary and each prayer for each bead also the options of th we or you etc. Mar 26, Crista Huff rated it it was amazing Shelves: christian. Very good explanation of the intricacies of the Rosary's prayers. Jason rated it it was amazing Apr 27, Gina rated it really liked it Sep 26, Deborah rated it it was amazing Apr 19, Jennifer rated it really liked it Mar 02, Jo Siddall rated it it was amazing Oct 20, Kristen U rated it really liked it Nov 23, Alan rated it liked it Dec 29, Hammond rated it it was amazing Jan 08, Gavin Darke rated it really liked it Dec 27, Joe rated it really liked it Mar 02, Phyllis B.
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