The Rosary is a cherished prayer of the Catholic Church, combining vocal prayer and meditation on the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its name comes from the Latin rosarium, meaning “crown of roses.” Tradition holds that St. Dominic promoted the Rosary in the 13th century as a powerful tool for prayer, reflection, and peace.

You can find more information, and the link between the rosary and the Jubilee Year, on the document The Rosary and the Jubilee Year.

Through the repetition of the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, the Rosary invites the faithful to contemplate the central mysteries of faith — the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Each decade leads the heart deeper into the story of salvation and the love of God revealed through Christ.

Below you will find audio recordings of the Rosary with Bishop Philip Egan, to guide you in prayer and reflection.