| Archdiocese of Cincinnati Main Page | Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Main Page | Media Center Main Page |
|
|
The Rosary
Videos (These videos are available from the Media Centers.)
VC 2172 Close Encounters With Mary and the Rosary IJ
cds (Oblate Media, 2004, 13 minutes)
This video opens with young students learning about the rosary as they are making rosaries from string and beads. One of the boys later tries to summarize the mysteries and gets frustrated when he cannot. The angel appears and comes to his rescue, helping him to understand the devotion and meaning of the mysteries in the life of Jesus and Mary.
VC 2083 The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary IJSA
cds (Oblate Media, 2003, 30 minutes)
This video presents the Luminous Mysteries of Light as a way to meditate on Jesus' public life. The viewer prays the rosary amid the sights and sounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. These five mysteries have been added to the original fifteen by Pope John Paul II in order to round out the story of Jesus' life on earth.
VC 1840 Praying the Rosary
cds
(
This Catholic Update video
follows the usual format: story, witness, teaching, and music and reflection
segments. It explores the inspiration and history behind this devotion and
explains how to pray the rosary according to Catholic tradition and practice.
VC 1529 The Rosary IJSA
cds
(Olive Branch, Ltd., 1990, 10 min.)
The traditional and
beautiful prayer of the Rosary is proclaimed with visual imagery of everyday
life and musical background. The one decade of the Rosary conveys the truth
that the Lord who is with Mary, promises to be with us, too, as we go about our
daily lives. The video ends with a clear instruction on the meaning of the
rosary and its mysteries.
VC 1441 The Rosary for Little Children
cds
(Wild Canary, 1995, 35 min.)
Original music and exciting
visuals help to keep children’s attention as they learn about the early life of
Jesus by praying the joyful mysteries. They learn how to pray for their
families, the Church and children with special needs. Jennifer Naimo, a Broadway actress, portrays a heavenly visitor who
helps the children learn the mysteries of Christ’s life.
VC 1203 Let the Little Children Come EPIJSA
cds
(Oblate Media, 45 min.)
Children learn to pray the
rosary using creative imagery and song. The 15 mysteries are accompanied by
exquisite descriptions and illustrations highlighting each mystery.
VC 1037 The Rosary PIJSA
cd
(Acta
Publications, 70 min.)
This version of the Rosary
includes the complete recitation of the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious
Mysteries. Recorded with professional choir and musicians, it is suitable for
both individual and group use.
VC 1004 Pray the Rosary with
Through this video one
embarks on an extraordinary visual journey through the birth, death and
Resurrection of Jesus. In a simple chapel setting, augmented by great works of
art, we are lead through the mysteries of the Rosary.
J = Junior High; P = Primary; and S = Senior High.
* Cds =
Articles and Books on The Rosary
-
The Rosary. A Prayer for all Seasons. By Gloria Hutchinson. This is a St. Anthony Messenger Catholic Update. (Product number CO803, .50˘ each. Their web site is (http://www.americancatholic.org) The author first discusses the development of the Rosary, and then explains its place in Catholic spiritual life. "A clear focus on the life of Christ emerges as the mysteries of the Rosary make the circle from joyful to luminous to sorrowful to glorious," Hutchinson writes.
- The Rosary, Worry Beads for Anxious Parents , Patricia M. Robertson (St. Anthony Messenger Press, Book)
- Praying the Rosary, by Gloria Hutchinson (St. Anthony Messenger Press, Book)
- The Rosary's Mysteries Can Be Your Own, , Jim Auer ( Youth Update Newsletter ) Jim Auer Introduces or re-introduces students to this honored Catholic devotion and explains its place in our spirituality.
Websites on The Rosary
http://www.udayton.edu/mary/resources/rosdex.html
The