Book from Man Padre Pio Called a ‘Saint,’ Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo, Reveals the Mysteries of the Rosary Anew

Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo. Meditations on the Holy Rosary. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $17.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher.

When Our Lady appeared to St. Dominic, who had spent three days weeping and doing extreme penances for the people’s heresies and sins, she said, “Dear Dominic, do you know which weapon the Blessed Trinity wants to use to reform the world?” She told him to preach the Rosary.

The Rosary is one of the most powerful prayers and it helps us grow in love with Jesus, Mary’s Son. Servant of God Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo shared these words of Jesus to the soul: “If you want to live a holy life, cultivate devotion to Mary in your family. Gather your children in prayer and in the recitation of the Holy Rosary. In a manner of a loving parent, help the children feel the beauty of family prayer.”

Fr. Ruotolo, a mystic of modern times and spiritual father par excellence, was referred to as a Saint by Padre Pio. He wrote words of spiritual direction and comfort to numerous souls, regardless of their vocations. Contained in the precious pages of Meditations on the Holy Rosary is a collection of this wisdom, reflecting the conversation between Jesus, Mary, and the soul when praying the Holy Rosary.

Many of these rich and engaging meditations also focus on the Holy Eucharist. Additional reflections on Our Lady’s life are included, along with breathtaking artwork to assist readers in contemplating the episodes in Christ’s life.

“Praying the Rosary is like the rolling of the pictures of a movie, a reminder of the great Mysteries of our Redemption, showing them over and over again. The soul is like the big screen on which we see the movie, and in this vision the soul can remain attentive to God and His Church.” (Fr. Ruotolo)

St. Louis de Montfort asked good souls to offer all three parts of the Rosary—Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious each day. He said that the planting of these spiritual roses, unlike those of earth which fade, grow into a great tree. This tree is a refuge for souls.

Many miracles have resulted from praying the Holy Rosary. “Does not a child call his mother all the time? His cry, “Mama!” is different according to the need that inspires and animates it. Therefore, recite the Rosary like a child, invoking our Heavenly Mother and imploring her help. Do not be discouraged in your daily sorrows. Bless the Lord.” (Fr. Ruotolo)

Meditations on the Holy Rosary will help you to pray the Rosary in a relational way through the eyes of Jesus and Mary. The Rosary is a band of love that Our Lady uses to draw us closer to Him Who is love.

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