Living The Rosary

When Our Blessed Mother first appeared to me, she gave me very specific instructions. The first was a call to repentance—she gently revealed that I was living a life of sin and needed to turn back to God. As you can imagine, that wasn’t easy to hear. But something in me chose to stay open to the woman clothed in blue and the wisdom she carried.

The second instruction she gave me was simple yet life-changing: pray specifically the Rosary.

Not long after, I traveled through France and Italy, visiting some of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world. But even surrounded by such beauty, I felt spiritually disconnected from the rosary—especially from the crucifix. 

I attended my first English Mass, and afterward, a group was gathering to pray the Rosary. I introduced myself to the woman leading it—and her name was Mary. In that moment, I knew I could no longer run from the Rosary. She placed my very first Rosary into my hands. It has since become a third-class relic and a sacred treasure I carry with me always.

From that first prayer, I felt the Rosary awaken something in my soul. I laughed, I cried, and I prayed through all 150 Hail Marys. With each mystery, I was drawn deeper into the heart of Jesus—through the eyes of His Mother. For the first time, I encountered Him at the foot of the Cross and embraced Him as my Lord and Savior.

The Rosary was the beginning of my conversion. It didn’t just change my life—it reordered it. Yes, the Rosary can seem long or even daunting at first. But it’s not meant to be easy; it’s meant to be transformative. It draws you into stillness, into surrender, into the very presence of Heaven on Earth.

Today, I pray the Rosary daily and begin a new 54-day novena every cycle. I’ve seen firsthand the power of this devotion. When you make time for Our Lady, she makes herself known.

It’s my heartfelt prayer that you fall in love with the Rosary and find joy in each novena journey. I’d love to hear about your experiences and walk alongside you on this sacred path. Don’t hesitate to reach out—and enjoy your Living the Rosary Workbook!

Totus Tuus 💙