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Comment on Confessions of a rosary convert by Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:46:32 +0000

In reply to Barbara.

Barbara,
I’m so sorry this comment slipped through the cracks! I often pray the Rosary the way you have just described — saying the prayers without a focus on particular mysteries. Sometimes I actually dedicate a decade to a specific person whose intentions I have promised to pray for. And mostly I pray it and fall asleep halfway through. I think whatever way we pray the Rosary is a good way!
Peace and love,
Mary

Comment on Confessions of a rosary convert by Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:41:58 +0000

Hi Mary just found you via the Evangelist and have a question for you and other readers regarding rosary praying practice…is it ok to just recite the prayers without focusing on mysteries applicable to each day? I usually pray with a rosary podcast (A Rosary Companion) but also like the idea of praying to sleep (reminds me of my grandmother praying in her bed whenever I spent the night)

Comment on The journey is the goal by Kathy Lamont

Kathy Lamont — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:29:53 +0000

A little late responding to this blog entry, but I just saw it today – perfect timing as I am in the midst of preparing a newsletter. This month it is a bit tedious, but now I will enjoy the journey, knowing that it will lead me to the best possible result.
Thank you, Mary.

Comment on ‘We are travelers on a cosmic journey…’ What a long, strange trip it’s been. by Shanna Campbell

Shanna Campbell — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:58:47 +0000

That is exactly what happened to me! Thank you for solving the mystery.

Comment on The rules we live by by Lothar

Lothar — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:44:01 +0000

I remember the story about this penence from one of your little books which brought me over the long extended lent weeks last year during the first lockdown in Germany. I think the book was outdated from the year before but the readings are always the same (except Sundays) and it helped me a lot over the time when the churches were closed and I couldn‘t connect with my parish.

And this particular story I remember so well, because I took the advice and went to one of the catholic churches where they offered the eucharist adoration (don‘t even know the correct expression in English) each night for the better part of an hour. I went there nearly every night on workdays during lent (and beyond), just sitting, praying. Sometimes I took a bible verse or a psalm with me but mostly I just sat there focussing on the presence of god and gazing at this little white point in the monstrance. And you know what? A lot of my most precious enlighments came from that daily hour I spent there. No, I better say “it started right there” and keeps comming ever since when I need it. I learned a lot about contemplative prayer and I am still drawn to it.

Since that time my prayer life has changed a lot. Thank you, Mary.

Comment on Confessions of a rosary convert by Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:32:33 +0000

In reply to Terry O’Sullivan.

Dear Terry,
Thank you for this comment. It was touching but also very funny! You started my day with a smile. I can tell from the way you write and the things you say that we have a soul connection. I will say a prayer for you today — and for our country.
Peace and love,
Mary

Comment on Confessions of a rosary convert by Terry O'Sullivan

Terry O'Sullivan — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:45:20 +0000

Mary, this has happened to me! Shortly after everything “hit the fan” in March 2020, I grabbed one of the very numerous rosary beads around the house (my husband and I make occasional donations to religious organizations and the beads arrive – along with more donation requests! I swear our mailman thinks we are a religious cult!!!) I said the rosary then and again the next day and have said it every day since (except for one day 3 weeks ago – I don’t know what happened!) I am so worried about our country and my kids and Grands. Not being political but I fear for their future. I am 71 years old and so blessed. Married 48 years, 4 amazing kids and 7 Grands. Proud of my Catholic faith and treasure it. I thank my parents for instilling that in me. I laughed when you said you grabbed your beads one night and fell asleep before the end of the first decade – that is me! Now I pop my beads in my pocket when I walk 4-6 miles each day (pandemic pounds gotta go!) with my pup. He bails after the first mile! I am the crazy lady with her hand in her pocket grabbing the beads and her lips moving with “Hail Mary full of grace”. No doubt neighbors are convinced I am talking to myself! Your article really touched me. (Actually not just this one.) Thanks Mary. God bless you and your family and God bless America….please God!

Comment on ‘Broken, Beautiful and Beloved,’ a June 25-27 retreat at Bon Secours in Maryland by Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:23:54 +0000

In reply to Venita L Southworth.

Dear Venita,
I found so many comments sitting in my junk mailbox, and what a treat to find yours, left before I met you but so much more special now after spending the weekend at Bon Secours with you. Thank you for seeking me out and for joining me on retreat. It was such a gift to have you there. Your faith is so strong and so evident. You are an inspiration!
Peace and love,
Mary