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Without a doubt, one of the most familiar and beloved prayers within the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church is the Rosary. But do Catholics today have a clear comprehension of the benefits of this centuries-old devotion?</p><p>Using the eloquent and inspiring writings of holy men and women who share a love of, and commitment to, the Marian prayer, Editor Gretchen R. Crowe makes a compelling case for why praying the Rosary is more critical in today’s 21st-century world than ever before.</p><p><strong>Why the Rosary, Why Now?</strong>is an accessible and inspiring compilation of texts woven together with personal anecdotes that outline eight persuasive reasons why the Rosary should be an essential part of every Catholic’s life. </p><p>We need the Rosary … <ul><li>to break through the noise… with Cardinal Albino Luciani (Pope John Paul I) <li>for a deeper devotion to the Church… with Venerable Fulton J. Sheen <li>to strengthen families… with Father Patrick Peyton, the “Rosary priest”<li>for an increase in Christian discipleship… with Pope St. John Paul II<li>for peace in the world… with Father Hubert F. Schiffer, S.J.<li>as a weapon against evil… with Venerable Pope Pius XII<li>to combat secularism… with Pope Leo XIII<li>to become saints… with Pope St. John XXIII, St. Teresa of Calcutta, Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, and many more</ul><strong>Why the Rosary, Why Now?</strong> is not a typical “how-to book” about the Rosary. This is the <strong><i>“why-to book”</strong></i> that will inspire you to reach for your Rosary more often, and in doing so to receive the gifts it offers to each of us and the world. </p><p>