101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary [Paperback]

Sister Patricia Proctor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

101 true, real-life experiences will show you just how powerful the rosary is. "Sr Paricia has put together a knock-your-socks-off collection of true stories that will inspire both new and veteran prayers of the rosary...you're going to love this book." (Recommendation from cover by authors Mitch and Kathy Finley.)

From the forward,Bishop William Skylstad writes: "Each story carries with it a witness of faith that helps to make up our common spiritual heritage in the Catholic Church. I suspect that each of us in reading these accounts will come more into contact with our own experience of praying the rosary and appreciate even more its transforming and consoling power."

Includes beautiful meditations for the rosary (Mysteries of Light, too!); Apostolic letter of Pope John Paul II on the rosary; History of rosary by Fr Richard Gribble; How to pray the Rosary.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

This book cannot fail. The stories are great and the rosary is greater yet!
Msgr. William Van Ommeren- Spiritual Director

If you’ve never been a believer in praying the rosary, these stories will inspire you to start. They are very moving and spiritually uplifting.
Euli Rath, Medford, Oregon

I’ve always known that one should say the rosary regularly, but until now I have done so only for special occasions, e.g. Rosary for the dead, exposition of the Holy Sacrament. The wonderful stories in this book show that miracles can happen everyday to anyone through the power of the Rosary. I think I’d better dust off my rosary!
Suzanne Brown, Spokane, Washington

Sister Patricia Proctor has done us all a great service by compiling these stories of grace found through the power of the Holy Rosary. Clearly the Holy Spirit’s prompting of Sister Patricia to create this anthology and the loving hand of Mother Mary has yielded an abundant harvest that will inspire the reader to put down the book and pick up their rosaries and begin praying!!!!
Fr. Matthew T. Gamber, S.J.
Gonzaga University Chaplain

The Rosary devotion has been a powerful public and household prayer for countless Christians throughout the world. May this extensive compilation of testimonies renew the resolve of all rosary devotees to continue and for many others to begin this devotional practice.
Msgr. David E. Rosage, author, Speak, Lord your Servant is Listening (Servant):
Rekindle Your Love for Jesus (Servant).

About the Author

Sr Patricia Proctor, OSC, was a member of the Poor Clare Sisters, a cloistered community in Spokane, Washington. Their community had a great desire to promote the rosary as encouraged by Pope John Paul II. Supported by hundreds of "prayer volunteers" and "authors" submitting scores of true stories, Sr Patricia has compiled a book that is a true living witness of the great power found in praying the rosary. Sr Patricia created and maintains the two largest Catholic E-Card sites on the Internet.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Poor Clare Sisters (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972844708
• ISBN-13: 978-0972844703
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Inspirational

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, Interesting and So Important in Our Times!, July 10, 2003

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sharon beers (Merritt Island, Fl) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary (Paperback)

I loved Sister Pat's book! I ordered it for "FREE" because I wanted to 'check it out' sort of, but it's so beautifully written with love that I had to send the money.:) How many other people do you know who would send you a free book with their written blessing inside the cover? None that I know of for sure!

This book should be read by everyone and anyone, believer or unbeliever. It touches hearts, souls and minds. Anyone who can come away from reading this untouched in some way, well, I don't think anyone COULD come away from it untouched in some way, no matter how small.

God bless Sister Pat for her inspiration to have this book published and God bless all who sent in their stories. The Rosary is a powerful weapon in our hands. We just need to pick it up and start using it. Our Blessed Mother wouldn't tell us to 'pray the rosary' if it wasn't powerful and meaningful. It's our "stairway to Heaven" so to speak, our beads to climb to God's ear through Mary's prayers in the beautiful rosary. Thank you for sharing this book with us, Sister Pat.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tool for energizing faith in prayer, May 20, 2005

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Glutton for books (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary (Paperback)

The rosary is a prayerful devotion that is more than a millennium old. It comprises praying specific prayers while meditating on events from the New Testament.

"101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary" was written for "the year of the rosary," 2003. The book comprises a collection of short personal tales from average people all over the world, who believe that they have received help from God from challenges in their life or assistance for those they love, through praying the rosary. Many of the stories are remarkable miracles of healings from mortal illnesses and saving during accidents or on the battlefield. Others are testimonies of incidences of personal inner healing experienced or witnessed. The stories are short and can easily be read as uplifting food for meditation and encouragement before going to bed, or for when the reader wants a quit does of faith and hope during a hectic day. The chapters of the book are peppered with biblical quotes and quotes from the ages expressing people's belief in the power of the rosary, such as Mother Theresa, Patrick Peyton, and Lucia, of the children who allegedly received messages about the rosary at Fatima, and many others who have been recognized as saints. The writing is easily accessible to people of all ages.

The book also includes an extensive appendix to answer any questions the reader might have about the rosary; its history and promises associated with recourse of the rosary; directions on how to pray with one; a list of web site that provide additional information, including one operated by the author (www.rosary101.com , which has more chapters from the book available for viewing); instructions for making your own rosary; and encyclical published during the year of the rosary (one of the last documents drafted by Pope John Paul II). The is a great gift to people who are struggling with spiritual dryness, spiritual seekers looking for new ways to pray, or people who recently return to or enter a church. I have found it to be an immeasurable source of encouragement during difficult times, for helping me retain my faith and strongly recommend it to any one open to learning about powerful Christian prayer.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story for Everyone, February 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary (Paperback)

Anyone who has enjoyed the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, "Guideposts," or The Christophers "Three Minutes a Day," will enjoy this book too. It is a wonderful collection of personal accounts telling how praying the rosary has provided healing, strength, consolation, and direction in the varied life problems most everyone faces. Every reader will find at least one story to which he / she can relate.

To date, I have purchased at least a dozen copies, and finally have one to call my own. Although every order included a copy for myself, none ever remained. With every order, I identified yet another person who would really like the book. Many of them have since ordered more copies for family and friends.

Even non-readers will enjoy this book. No story is very long, but every story teaches a powerful lesson. It's a great book for the nightstand as each story offers peace that can unwind those who are stressed and calm those suffering through a restless night.

The stories can also be used as bedtime stories or for reading times with children. The stories provide great opportunities to teach and inspire the children - something sorely needed amid the violence and fears our children face daily.