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'''''Rosarium Virginis Mariae''''' (''Rosary of the Virgin Mary'') is an ] by ], issued on October 16, 2002, which declared October 2002 to October 2003 the "Year of the Rosary".<ref name=Burke></ref> It was published by Pope John Paul II in 2002 at the beginning of the twenty-fifth year of his pontificate.<ref name=Frisk></ref> '''''Rosarium Virginis Mariae''''' (''Rosary of the Virgin Mary'') is an ] by ], issued on October 16, 2002, which declared from October 2002 to October 2003 as the "Year of the ]".<ref name=Burke>{{Cite web |url=http://mariancatechist.com/burke/rosarium_virginis_mariae.html |title=Burke D.D. J.C.D., Raymond Leo CArdinal. "Commentary on Rosarium Virginis Mariae: Sitting at the School of Mary", Marian Catechist Apostolate |access-date=2014-08-22 |archive-date=2017-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206103740/http://mariancatechist.com/burke/rosarium_virginis_mariae.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was published by Pope John Paul II in 2002 at the beginning of the twenty-fifth year of his pontificate.<ref name=Frisk></ref>

==Introduction== ==Introduction==
] Coat of arms with the '']'']] ] Coat of arms with the '']'']]


This Apostlic Letter deals with the ] and follows ] in viewing it as compendium of the Gospel message:<ref name=Burke/> This apostolic letter deals with the ] and follows ] in viewing it as compendium of the Gospel message:<ref name=Burke/>
<blockquote>The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christocentric prayer. In the sobriety of its elements, it has all the depth of the Gospel message in its entirety, of which it can be said to be a compendium. ...Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.<ref name=va></ref></blockquote> <blockquote>The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christocentric prayer. In the sobriety of its elements, it has all the depth of the Gospel message in its entirety, of which it can be said to be a compendium. ...Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.<ref name=va></ref></blockquote>


In the 1569 papal bull '']''," St ] noted that "the Rosary or Psalter of the Blessed Virgin" is a "method of prayer" through which we "venerate Mary with the Angelic salutation repeated 150 times according to the number of David's psalms, and before every set of ten Hail Mary's we say the prayer of Our Lord with meditations that illustrate the entire life of the same Lord Jesus Christ".<ref name=Barile></ref> In the 1569 papal bull '']'', ] noted that "the Rosary or Psalter of the Blessed Virgin" is a "method of prayer" through which we "venerate Mary with the ] repeated 150 times according to the number of David's psalms, and before every set of ten Hail Mary's we say the prayer of Our Lord with meditations that illustrate the entire life of the same Lord Jesus Christ".<ref name=Barile></ref>


The Apostolic Letter quotes Saint ]: The apostolic letter quotes ]:
<blockquote>“Our entire perfection consists in being conformed, united and consecrated to Jesus Christ. Hence the most perfect of all devotions is undoubtedly that which conforms, unites and consecrates us most perfectly to Jesus Christ. Now, since Mary is of all creatures the one most conformed to Jesus Christ, it follows that among all devotions that which most consecrates and conforms a soul to our Lord is devotion to Mary, his Holy Mother, and that the more a soul is consecrated to her the more will it be consecrated to Jesus Christ."''{{sfn|''Rosarium'' §15}}</blockquote> <blockquote>“Our entire perfection consists in being conformed, united and consecrated to Jesus Christ. Hence the most perfect of all devotions is undoubtedly that which conforms, unites and consecrates us most perfectly to Jesus Christ. Now, since Mary is of all creatures the one most conformed to Jesus Christ, it follows that among all devotions that which most consecrates and conforms a soul to our Lord is devotion to Mary, his Holy Mother, and that the more a soul is consecrated to her the more will it be consecrated to Jesus Christ."<ref>''Rosarium Virginis Mariae'' §15</ref></blockquote>


==Luminous Mysteries== ==Luminous mysteries==
{{Main|Luminous Mysteries}} {{Main|Rosary#Luminous Mysteries}}
As Christian history developed, in medieval spirituality, religious devotion developed a notable Christocentric orientation that was consolidated under the influence of monasticism which placed strong emphasis on the humanity of Jesus, seen in the mysteries of his earthly life. Thus, the ''affectus dilectionis'' (preferential love) warms ] piety with St ] and ], whereas ] spirituality focuses on the tradition of the crib and contemplation of the passion. ] piety, with St ] and St ], like St ] sees the Crucified Christ as the center of religious devotion.<ref name=Bordoni></ref> As Christian history developed, in medieval spirituality, religious devotion developed a notable Christocentric orientation that was consolidated under the influence of monasticism which placed strong emphasis on the humanity of Jesus, seen in the mysteries of his earthly life. Thus, the ''affectus dilectionis'' (preferential love) warms ] piety with ] and ], whereas ] spirituality focuses on the tradition of the crib and contemplation of the passion. ] piety, with ] and ], like ] sees the crucified Christ as the center of religious devotion.<ref name=Bordoni></ref>


In this letter John Paul II introduces the "]" into the cycle of the mysteries of the life of Christ that are to be contemplated while praying the rosary. These five "luminous mysteries" focus devotion on the events of the public ministry of Jesus Christ:{{sfn|''Rosarium'' §19}} In this letter John Paul II introduces the "]" into the cycle of the mysteries of the life of Christ that are to be contemplated while praying the rosary. These five "luminous mysteries" focus devotion on the events of the public ministry of Jesus Christ:<ref>''Rosarium Virginis Mariae'' §19</ref>
*(1) his Baptism in the Jordan, *(1) his baptism in the Jordan,
*(2) his self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana, *(2) his self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana,
*(3) his proclamation of the Kingdom of God, *(3) his proclamation of the Kingdom of God,
*(4) his Transfiguration, and *(4) his Transfiguration, and
*(5) his institution of the Eucharist. *(5) his institution of the Eucharist.
The document states that each mystery "is a revelation of the Kingdom now present in the very person of Jesus".{{sfn|''Rosarium'' §21}} Lengthy and diversified in content, the Apostolic Letter can be considered a practical pastoral instrument in various ways: How to pray the Rosary as a form of contemplative prayer, brief explanations of the mysteries, the meanings of the "Our Father", the ten "Hail Marys", the "Gloria", the concluding prayers, the beads, and the chain.<ref name=Frisk/> The document states that each mystery "is a revelation of the Kingdom now present in the very person of Jesus".<ref>''Rosarium Virginis Mariae'' §21</ref> Lengthy and diversified in content, the apostolic letter can be considered a practical pastoral instrument in various ways: How to pray the Rosary as a form of contemplative prayer, brief explanations of the mysteries, the meanings of the "Our Father", the ten "Hail Marys", the "Gloria", the concluding prayers, the beads, and the chain.<ref name=Frisk/>


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Rosarium Virginis Mariae (Rosary of the Virgin Mary) is an apostolic letter by Pope John Paul II, issued on October 16, 2002, which declared from October 2002 to October 2003 as the "Year of the Rosary". It was published by Pope John Paul II in 2002 at the beginning of the twenty-fifth year of his pontificate.

Introduction

John Paul II Coat of arms with the Marian Cross

This apostolic letter deals with the Rosary and follows Pope Paul VI in viewing it as compendium of the Gospel message:

The Rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at heart a Christocentric prayer. In the sobriety of its elements, it has all the depth of the Gospel message in its entirety, of which it can be said to be a compendium. ...Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.

In the 1569 papal bull Consueverunt, Pope Pius V noted that "the Rosary or Psalter of the Blessed Virgin" is a "method of prayer" through which we "venerate Mary with the Angelical salutation repeated 150 times according to the number of David's psalms, and before every set of ten Hail Mary's we say the prayer of Our Lord with meditations that illustrate the entire life of the same Lord Jesus Christ".

The apostolic letter quotes Louis de Montfort:

“Our entire perfection consists in being conformed, united and consecrated to Jesus Christ. Hence the most perfect of all devotions is undoubtedly that which conforms, unites and consecrates us most perfectly to Jesus Christ. Now, since Mary is of all creatures the one most conformed to Jesus Christ, it follows that among all devotions that which most consecrates and conforms a soul to our Lord is devotion to Mary, his Holy Mother, and that the more a soul is consecrated to her the more will it be consecrated to Jesus Christ."

Luminous mysteries

Main article: Rosary § Luminous Mysteries

As Christian history developed, in medieval spirituality, religious devotion developed a notable Christocentric orientation that was consolidated under the influence of monasticism which placed strong emphasis on the humanity of Jesus, seen in the mysteries of his earthly life. Thus, the affectus dilectionis (preferential love) warms Cistercian piety with Bernard of Clairvaux and William of Saint-Thierry, whereas Franciscan spirituality focuses on the tradition of the crib and contemplation of the passion. Dominican piety, with Albert the Great and Catherine of Siena, like Francis of Assisi sees the crucified Christ as the center of religious devotion.

In this letter John Paul II introduces the "Mysteries of Light" into the cycle of the mysteries of the life of Christ that are to be contemplated while praying the rosary. These five "luminous mysteries" focus devotion on the events of the public ministry of Jesus Christ:

  • (1) his baptism in the Jordan,
  • (2) his self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana,
  • (3) his proclamation of the Kingdom of God,
  • (4) his Transfiguration, and
  • (5) his institution of the Eucharist.

The document states that each mystery "is a revelation of the Kingdom now present in the very person of Jesus". Lengthy and diversified in content, the apostolic letter can be considered a practical pastoral instrument in various ways: How to pray the Rosary as a form of contemplative prayer, brief explanations of the mysteries, the meanings of the "Our Father", the ten "Hail Marys", the "Gloria", the concluding prayers, the beads, and the chain.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Burke D.D. J.C.D., Raymond Leo CArdinal. "Commentary on Rosarium Virginis Mariae: Sitting at the School of Mary", Marian Catechist Apostolate". Archived from the original on 2017-02-06. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  2. ^ Frisk, M. Jean. “Magisterial Documents: Rosarium Virginis Mariae.” All About Mary, International Marian Research Institute, University of Dayton
  3. Pope John Paul II, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, §1, Libreria Editrice Vaticana
  4. Barile. Riccardo. "Reflections on Rosarium Virginis Mariae #1", L'Osservatore Romano, Weekly Edition in English, January 22, 2003, p. 4
  5. Rosarium Virginis Mariae §15
  6. Bordoni, Marcello. "Refections on Rosarium Virginis Mariae", L'Osservatore Romano #8, Weekly Edition in English, May 7 2003, p. 10
  7. Rosarium Virginis Mariae §19
  8. Rosarium Virginis Mariae §21

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