Why the rosary? Why today?

One of the best-known and most beloved prayers in the Roman Catholic tradition is undoubtedly the rosary. But do Catholics today appreciate the benefits of this centuries-old devotion?

Editor Gretchen Crowe presents the rich and thought-provoking writings of holy men and women who loved and were devoted to this Marian prayer. Together, they make a compelling case for why praying the rosary is more important than ever in the 21st century.

Why the Rosary? Why Today? is an accessible and inspiring collection of texts interwoven with personal stories that support eight powerful reasons why the rosary should be an essential part of every Catholic's life.

We need the rosary...

to cut through the noise, with Cardinal Albino Luciani (Pope John Paul I); for a deeper devotion to the Church, with Ven. Fulton J. Sheen; to strengthen families, with Father Patrick Peyton, the Rosary Priest; to grow in Christian discipleship, with Pope Saint John Paul II; for world peace, with Father Hubert F. Schiffer SJ; as a weapon against evil, with Pope Pius XII; to combat secularism, with Pope Leo XIII; and to become holy, with Pope Saint John XXIII, Saint Mother Teresa, Saint Cardinal Newman and many others.

Why the Rosary? Why Today? is not your typical book about the rosary. It is a book that encourages you in many ways to pick up your rosary more often, so you can receive the gifts it offers to the world and to each of us.