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The Power of the Rosary at Night

Aug 4, 2024

Lecture Notes: The Power of Placing the Rosary Under Your Pillow

Introduction

  • Secret weapon for spiritual protection and connection to God while sleeping.
  • Not a physical weapon but the simple, powerful rosary.
  • Millions pray the rosary; few know its power under the pillow during sleep.
  • Practice recommended by St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

Historical Background

  • Virgin Mary gave the Holy Rosary to St. Dominic in 1214 to promote it.
  • Reiterated by the Blessed Virgin to Alan de la Roche in 1465.
  • Sister Lucia of Fatima revealed increased power of the Rosary in recent times.

Promises and Miracles

  • 15 promises for those who pray the Rosary and carry it with them.
  • Numerous miracles attributed to the Rosary throughout history.

Padre Pio's Advocacy

  • The rosary was a family prayer in traditional Italian homes, including Padre Pio's family.
  • Mary appeared in Fatima as the Virgin of the Rosary, recommending the Rosary for good and to ward off evil.
  • Padre Pio made the Rosary a constant prayer and recommended it strongly.
  • Recognized the Rosary as a weapon of defense and salvation against evil.

Benefits of Placing the Rosary Under the Pillow

  1. Spiritual Anchor
    • Acts as a spiritual anchor amid life's storms.
    • Reminder of divine protection in the quiet moments of the night.
  2. Prayer Reminder
    • Constant reminder of the importance of prayer in daily life.
    • Invites dialogue with God and the Virgin upon waking.
  3. Symbol of Trust
    • Symbolizes trust in the Virgin Mary's intercession.
    • Acknowledges her maternal protection during sleep.
  4. Renewal of Faith
    • Reminds of the transformative power of faith.
    • Invites renewal of commitment to God upon waking.
  5. Protection in Spiritual Battle
    • Reassurance of protection against spiritual attacks.
    • Acts as a beacon of light in the darkness of night, especially during moments of spiritual attack.

Conclusion

  • Placing the Rosary under the pillow is an act of trust, surrender, and a quest for peace and protection.
  • Encouragement to adopt this practice for spiritual benefits.

Call to Action

  • Request for audience interaction: Do you take the rosary to bed and place it under your pillow?

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