The Contemplative Rosary - A Meditative Method of Praying the Rosary

The Contemplative Rosary
A Meditative Method of Praying the Rosary

Discussion: Today, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson speak with Connie Rossini about the book she and Dan wrote together titled The Contemplative Rosary, and discuss meditative methods of praying the rosary to keep our focus completely on Jesus.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

This book focuses on helping people who have never prayed the rosary, those who have struggled with the rosary, and those who feel the rosary has become dry or repetitive.
Is everyone called to contemplative prayer?
Is contemplation something that we can work towards or a gift from God?
Why is contemplative prayer necessary for sanctity?
What is the definition of contemplation?
Are distractions while praying the rosary common?
What should we focus on while praying the rosary?
Can vocal prayer prepare you for contemplative prayer?
How is the contemplative rosary set up?
How does the book help us focus on Jesus?
What is the “clausular method” of praying the rosary?
Must we finish the rosary or should we stop if the Lord calls us to contemplate Him before we have completed our prayers?

Resources:

EWTN Religious Catalogue
Spiritualdirection.com – website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Sophia Institute Press
The Contemplative Rosary by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini
www.contemplativehomeschool.com – Connie Rossini’s website
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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.