The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries [Paperback]

Edward P. Sri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

This popular introduction to praying the Rosary draws readers closer to Jesus and Mary by placing the mysteries—including the new "Luminous Mysteries"—in the context of Scripture. The book explains Pope John Paul II’s profound reflections on the meaning of the Rosary, addresses commonly asked questions about Mary and the Rosary, presents his practical teaching on how to pray it, and provides the biblical background for all twenty mysteries. It also includes a Scriptural Rosary that offers ten Bible texts suitable for meditation on each mystery. An appendix offers the complete text of Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae.

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About the Author

Edward Sri, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He is the co-founder (along with Curtis Martin) of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and the author or co-author of several books and articles. Edward Sri and his wife, Elizabeth, reside in Atchison, Kansas with their two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Charis Books (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156955384X
• ISBN-13: 978-1569553848
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book on the rosary, February 27, 2005

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Paul Iacovitti (Downey, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries (Paperback)

This is an excellent book on the rosary. The book starts off with some questions that are commonly asked about praying the rosary. Some of the questions are, why do catholics pray to Mary,isn't the rosary vain repitition, what is the purpose of the mysteries,and there are a few other questions as well. The book then goes into ten practical insights for greater devotion these are practical ways to better meditate on the mysteries. In the next section there are scriptural reflections on all twenty mysteries,These help to give us a deeper understanding of each mystery . Also there is an excellent scriptural rosary that contains a verse for meditation on each of the Hail Marys that are prayed. The end of the book contains Pope John Paul II Apostolic letter on the rosary. This book will help you to pray more deeply this powerful prayer.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book On the Rosary, January 12, 2007

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Donald Ramsey "Donald Ramsey" (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries (Paperback)

Edward Sri has given us a marvellous compendium of the Mysteries of the Rosary. Each mystery is discussed at lenth and with wonderful theological depth. His scriptural rosary then incorporates everything learned in his more detailed chapters, making for a great devotional book.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who has difficulty concentrating on the mysteries while praying the Holy Rosary.

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rosary IS biblical - it is the prayers OF THE GOSPEL, April 7, 2006

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Kathleen M. Klavon "The Truth is Out There" (Pville, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries (Paperback)

If you were Catholic, then you would understand that we do not "worship" anyone but the Holy Trinity. "Hail Mary" is the greeting that Gabriel the Archangel said to Mary when he approached her. In other words, "Hello Mary" Filled with Grace, The Lord is with you (Jesus) Blessed are you among women (BECAUSE GOD CHOSE HER SPECIFICALLY) and Blessed is the fruit of your womb. Mary said yes to God. Have you? We don't worship her, we honor her - (as that is the 5th Commandment) We pray to Mary and the Saints to ask for help. Just as you would ask a living person to "pray for you", we ask our spiritual loved ones to also pray for us because we are not only flesh and blood, but spirit as well. Christ himself taught that we should put love above all else, not judge others. Remember, the last words that Jesus said to John were, "She is now (your) mother, and he is now (your) son. Mary is the mother of the Christian church and we are her children.

Peace and an abundance of Blessings to you!