Nearer My God: How The Rosary Has Changed...And How You Can Pray It Better!

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In 2002, Pope St. John Paul II surprised the world when he added the Five Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

But did you know he also called for a new way of praying the Rosary?

St. John Paul II's new way of praying it has become known as the "Contemplative Rosary."

It more perfectly unites vocal prayer and meditation, transforming the recitation of the Rosary into a more contemplative encounter with God.

Have you tried this method in your own prayer life?

Whether you find it easy or hard to pray the Rosary, this book will be a powerful breakthrough in your prayer life.

The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila

Here is St. John Paul II's advice and guidance on praying the Rosary, so that you can unite the Rosary more closely to the official liturgical prayers of the Church as well as to Scripture.

This book also features full-color pictures for your contemplation of each mystery.

Transform your Rosary from a hasty, habitual recitation into a profound heart-to-heart with God and a keen listening to Him.

What you'll find in this book:

Personal tips from St. Teresa of Avila and St. John Paul II on the prayers of the Rosary

A beautiful full-color painting depicting the events in each mystery

A unique announcement of the mystery

The Scriptural passage you should consider before embarking on each mystery

Each mystery’s own unique Hail Mary, as well as St. John Paul II's recommended statement of faith “to pull wandering minds back to Christ and center them in the mystery”

Seven meditations tailored to each mystery

A concluding prayer asking God for the fruit specific to that mystery

Plus much more, so that you can pray the Rosary as St. John Paul II did!

"Invites us to move from speaking to adoring, from looking with the eyes of the body to wondrous discovery with the heart."

—Bishop Thomas Olmstead

Diocese of Phoenix

"Provides powerful insight into why praying the Rosary can become a pathway into contemplative prayer and union with God."

—Dr. Anthony Lilles

Academic Dean

Even with brilliant reflections, however, it can be hard to picture each mystery in action, as it actually happened.

Our imaginations aren't always powerful enough to make things we haven't actually seen come alive, even with the help of sacred art.

Sometimes we need help.

That's why we paired The Contemplative Rosarywith the vivid, mystical visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.

Anne Catherine Emmerich received visions of each mystery of the Rosary through the eyes of Our Lady, so she could better know, love, and serve Our Lord.

You'll never picture the Mysteries of the Rosary the same way after you've read this book.

Discover her magnificent and awe-inspiring visions to bring the Rosary to life and help you to visually contemplate the lives of Jesus and Mary in a whole new way.

The Rosary will become your favorite prayer. If it's already your favorite, these books will teach you to love it in a whole new way.

This powerful, exclusive set is 10% off for a limited time only!