A Timeline Of The Holy Rosary

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Christian Monks and Hermits (The Desert Fathers) use stones and prayer ropes to keep count when praying the 150 Psalms.

Christian Monks and Hermits (The Desert Fathers) use stones and prayer ropes to keep count when praying the 150 Psalms.

Research suggests that prayer beads and ropes were used to pray the Our Father and an early version of the Hail Mary.

Research suggests that prayer beads and ropes were used to pray the Our Father and an early version of the Hail Mary.

St. Eligius writes of praying the Psalter of Mary, 150 Hail Marys.

St. Eligius writes of praying the Psalter of Mary, 150 Hail Marys.

St. Dominic has a vision of Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, in which she gives to him the gift of the rosary. She instructs him to promote the praying of the rosary with details on how it should be prayed. 

St. Dominic has a vision of Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, in which she gives to him the gift of the rosary. She instructs him to promote the praying of the rosary with details on how it should be prayed. 

Blessed Alan de la Roche works effectively to spread devotion to the Holy Rosary.

Blessed Alan de la Roche works effectively to spread devotion to the Holy Rosary.

The version of the Hail Mary that we pray today was given final approval.

The version of the Hail Mary that we pray today was given final approval.

Pope Pius V instructs that the rosary should be prayed using 15 mysteries.

Pope Pius V instructs that the rosary should be prayed using 15 mysteries.

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was established to be celebrated each year on October 7th in order to thank the Blessed Mother for her help in the victory of the Battle of Lepanto.

The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was established to be celebrated each year on October 7th in order to thank the Blessed Mother for her help in the victory of the Battle of Lepanto.

Pope Leo XIII writes over ten encyclicals on the Holy Rosary.  

Pope Leo XIII writes over ten encyclicals on the Holy Rosary.  

Our Lady of Fatima requests that the Fatima prayer be added to each decade of the rosary.

Our Lady of Fatima requests that the Fatima prayer be added to each decade of the rosary.

Pope Paul VI writes an encyclical encouraging a special devotion to the Rosary during the month of October.

Pope Paul VI writes an encyclical encouraging a special devotion to the Rosary during the month of October.

Our Lady of Akita Japan appears and urges, “Pray very much the prayers of the Rosary. I alone am able still to save you from the calamities which approach.”

Our Lady of Akita Japan appears and urges, “Pray very much the prayers of the Rosary. I alone am able still to save you from the calamities which approach.”

Our Lady of Kibeho appears to school children in Rwanda and again urges all to pray the rosary.

Our Lady of Kibeho appears to school children in Rwanda and again urges all to pray the rosary.

Our Lady of San Nicholas appears to Gladys Motta while she was praying the rosary. The Blessed Mother again encouraged praying the Holy Rosary.

Our Lady of San Nicholas appears to Gladys Motta while she was praying the rosary. The Blessed Mother again encouraged praying the Holy Rosary.

Pope John Paul II adds the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary.  


Pope John Paul II adds the Luminous Mysteries of the rosary.  


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The Holy Rosary has been a powerful form of prayer for centuries, yet so many Catholics fail to recognize the importance of the rosary. Power In My Hands is a feature-length film that shares the incredible, miraculous stories of ordinary people who began to pray the rosary. With exceptional cinematography and an original musical score, this film appeals to all ages. Power In My Hands captivated and inspired audiences in theaters across America when it premiered and is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Order your copy today!