Rosary
The Holy Rosary
As Knights of Columbus, we hold a deep and unwavering devotion to praying the Rosary. This powerful form of prayer is embraced by Catholics around the world and is often prayed daily, weekly, before Holy Mass, for healing, during funerals, and at many other spiritual gatherings. The Rosary offers a way to meditate on the life of Christ and to draw closer to God through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Council 5192 in Devine hosts a weekly Saturday morning Rosary at 7:30 AM in our small chapel.
All are welcome to join us in this prayerful time of reflection, unity, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a Knight, parishioner, or simply someone seeking a quiet moment with God, we invite you to come and pray with us.
How to Pray the Rosary
The Rosary is a series of meditative prayers divided into five decades. Each decade reflects on a “mystery”—a key event in the life of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The prayers include the Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, and the Hail Holy Queen. Beads help guide the order of prayer and reflection.
👉 Step-by-step guide: How to Pray the Rosary – USCCB
👉 Knights of Columbus printable step-by-step guide: Guide to Praying the Rosary Printable PDF – KofC
The Four Sets of Mysteries
Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays):
The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, The Presentation, The Finding in the Temple
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays):
The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging at the Pillar, The Crowning with Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion
Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays & Sundays):
The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption, The Coronation of Mary
Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays):
The Baptism of Jesus, The Wedding at Cana, The Proclamation of the Kingdom, The Transfiguration, The Institution of the Eucharist
History of the Rosary
The Rosary, as we know it today, was developed over centuries, rooted in the monastic tradition of praying 150 Psalms. Because many laypeople couldn’t read or memorize all 150, they substituted 150 Hail Marys instead. The devotion began to take a more formal structure in the 12th and 13th centuries.
According to tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Dominic in the early 1200s and gave him the Rosary as a spiritual weapon to combat heresy and encourage prayer. Over time, the devotion was spread and promoted by the Dominican Order, and it gained widespread popularity among Catholics.
The Rosary continues to be one of the most beloved and powerful forms of prayer in the Catholic Church, encouraging deep meditation on the life of Christ and Mary.
📚 Read more: EWTN – History of the Rosary
Scriptural Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary integrates passages from Sacred Scripture into the traditional Rosary format. Each mystery is paired with a verse or short meditation, offering a deeper and more reflective way to pray. This method enhances understanding of each mystery by rooting it in the Word of God, making the Rosary not just a Marian devotion but also a powerful tool for Scripture study.
This approach is perfect for personal prayer, group reflection, or even family devotions.
📖 Pray the Scriptural Rosary: My Catholic Life – The Most Holy Rosary