Blessings of the Rosary : Meditations on the Mysteries

Deepen your knowledge of the rosary! Since the publication of Rosarium Virginis Mariae (2002), the Church has experienced a tremendous resurgence of interest in praying the rosary and, in the words of Pope John Paul II, "[discovering] the Biblical foundations, the spiritual riches and the pastoral value of this traditional prayer." This helpful book offers prayerful reflections on each of the twenty mysteries of the rosary along with thoughtful questions that will inspire a richer awareness of God's presence. Newcomers to the rosary as well as people long familiar with this venerable prayer form will benefit from Father Billy's meditations. The reflections in Blessings of the Rosary will encourage you to make the rosary an integral part of your daily devotions. They will be of immeasurable spiritual benefit to individuals and groups engaged in the crucial work of prayer.

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., holds the John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He earned a ThD in church history from Harvard, an STD in spirituality from The Pontifical University of St. Thomas, and a DMin in spiritual direction from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He was a professor of moral theology and Christian spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy in Rome for more than 20 years. He has written or edited more than 25 books and published numerous articles.