Who is Our Lady of the Rosary?
“Our Lady of the Rosary” is a title given to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. It commemorates a significant event in Catholic history known as the Battle of Lepanto, which took place in 1571. According to history, St. Pope Pius V called upon Christians to pray the Rosary for victory against the invading Ottoman navy. The Christians were victorious, and this triumph was attributed to the intercession of the Virgin Mary. As a result, Pope Pius V declared the Virgin Mary under the title “Our Lady of Victory,” later changed to “Our Lady of the Rosary” to honour the powerful prayer used during the battle.
The Rosary is a form of prayer that involves meditating on the life of Jesus Christ through various mysteries, such as the Annunciation, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, among others. The Rosary prayer is like telling a story about Jesus and people use beads to keep track of their prayers. It involves reciting specific prayers and reflecting on the events in the life of Jesus while asking for Mary’s wisdom and guidance.
As “Our Lady of the Rosary,” Mary is considered a powerful intercessor for those who seek her help through the recitation of the Rosary. Devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary is a way for Catholics to seek Mary’s guidance, protection and maternal care in their lives, and to draw closer to her son, Jesus, through prayer and meditation on the mysteries of his life. The feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7th each year, as a special day to remember and honour her and to remind people of the power of prayer and the love of God.