The Rosary: A Path Into Prayer Paperback - 2004

First line

The rosary, like anything that has spanned centuries, has had a richly complex evolution.

From the rear cover

"Kelly's writing provides a very personable and accessible but very rich
path into this devotion. [A]n enjoyable and employable book."
--Susan HooKong-Taylor, director, Deep Water Sound

The rosary has been a central element in the prayer lives of millions of Catholics the world over, including that of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and Pope John Paul II. In The Rosary, author Liz Kelly explains the practical as well as the spiritual benefits that this often misunderstood prayer can have for modern life. This book includes surprising and moving testimonies by people whose lives have been touched, healed, and forever changed by this simple but powerful prayer.
In 2002, Pope John Paul II added the five new Luminous Mysteries to the rosary. He also called upon Catholics to begin praying the rosary with greater frequency. Liz Kelly reveals how and why this ancient devotional tool can enhance our own prayer lives and deepen our ongoing relationship with God.

Liz Kelly is a writer who
has published both fiction and nonfiction and a jazz singer
who has released two CDs. She received her MFA in creative
writing from the University of Alaska and currently works for Harvard University.
She resides in Watertown, Massachusetts.