The Complete Rosary: A Guide to Praying the Mysteries - William G. Storey

In 2002, Pope John Paul II added five new luminous mysteries to the rosary, but many Catholics do not realize this was only one of many changes the Pope recommended in the rosary. Here, an eminent liturgist presents the full scope of the pope's reforms. Praying the rosary is near and dear to many Catholics, but most do not realize all the changes that Pope John Paul II recommended in the rosary. In The Complete Rosary , eminent liturgist William G. Storey presents the full scope of the Pope's reforms. They include a focus scripture text for each mystery, the five new luminous mysteries, short scripture tags for each Hail Mary, closing prayers, and images. The purpose of this material is to make the praying of the rosary a rich, contemplative experience rather than a mechanical recitation of rote prayers. Also included in this book is a history of this great devotion.