I pray the Rosary to ask guidance and let go of any worries I have. It helps me to completely trust the Lord. The Rosary also relieves my emotional stress because I can feel that Mama Mary is listening to my prayers. I believe that Mama Mary wants the best for us and she will raise our problems to Jesus. I find comfort in reciting it. As a member of the Legion of Mary, I believe that praying the Rosary has the power to bring impact to the lives of our loved ones, families, and community where we belong. Through the Rosary we can pray for the needs of our families and friends. We can pray for our Mother Church, for the hungry, lonely, and sick. We can pray for our nation specially during this pandemic. Praying the Rosary is my weapon against the evil.
— Marissa Bederio
Praying the Rosary gives me peace of mind and makes me feel positive in my daily life here in Hong Kong. On my day off I would go to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Tai Po, and together with a friend, we would pray the Rosary. But while at home I do it alone. Every time I say my Rosary, each bead draws me closer to Jesus through Mary. I also feel like a child clinging close to her mother. In my 22 years of working abroad, the Rosary has been my strength before problems, my comfort in my loneliness and my companion wherever I go. Praying the Rosary helps me become a better and happy person because I love Mary. If we live out our faith by following her example, we become closer to God.
— Jean Liza Javillonar
Praying the Rosary does not mean that I will be exempted from trials in life like sickness or different problems. But I always feel praying the Holy Rosary lightens everything. It gives me strength to become strong and it guides me to have solution in every situation. When I pray the Rosary, I feel inner peace of mind, even during the hardest part of my life’s journey. Each time when I meditate or contemplate on the mysteries of the Rosary, I feel myself walking through the lives of Jesus and Mother Mary.
— Nhila Montemayor
When I pray the Rosary, it is like Mama Mary holding my hand and leading me towards her son, Jesus, and bringing me closer to him. She is there comforting me in all my anxieties. The beads, bound together in the Rosary, remind me of my connection with my family and friends. Praying the Rosary also makes me understand more about the life of Jesus as we reflect on the four mysteries. By holding the rosary, I feel an assurance of being protected by our heavenly mother from any danger. I gain extra confidence for I know that Mama Mary is holding my hand supporting me in my day to day activities.
— Alex Obcena
By meditating different mysteries of the Rosary, we can relieve our stress and increase our abilitiy to relax. It also increase our energy levels. On the other hand, it helps us clear our mind against distraction and provides us with the time for spiritual growth. We are also protected against negative thoughts while we pray the Rosary. Overall, praying the Rosary is our armour against our sins.
— Catherine Pantalita
