Catholics:Where does the Bible say to pray the Rosary?

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Catholics:Where does the Bible say to pray the Rosary?

Answer 1

Well to start with, if you're praying the rosary to Mary or some other saint, you're doing it incorrect. The hail marys are there to support you meditate (i.E. Listen) on the life of Christ (the mysteries), consequently a prayer to Christ, now not Mary. Praying to a saint shouldn't be far and wide the bible, however you must recollect that there have been no saints in heaven but. Of the entire righteous individuals that had lived up to that factor, simplest Moses and Elijah had long gone to heaven, and Jesus spoke to each of them in scripture. That is right. A grand complete of each saints in heaven had been spoken to within the bible. If that's now not excellent ample, I don't know what is. But wait, there is more! (act now and you'll get...J/okay) Revelations 8:3-4 describes an angel as a caretaker of the prayers of those on this planet. If he can hear them and take them on to God almighty, why would saints now not achieve this? It would make no feel to enable angels but no longer saints to do this factor. Additionally Psalms 29:1-2 is actually a prayer TO an angel. Once more, if men and women can pray to angels, why not the saints in heaven? Always preserve in mind that the phrase "pray" means handiest to "ask". You have noticeable it used this fashion in the event you've ever read or watched some thing by means of Shakespeare ("I pray thee, tell me...") So asking (praying) saints in heaven to pray for you is no exclusive than asking (praying!) saints in the world to pray for you, besides that the ones in heaven are far closer to God. Also remember that at the same time anything might not be in the bible (although praying to saints is in a way), that doesn't imply that it's forbidden. Is your pc in the bible? Or altar calls? Or any number of another matters? Of path no longer. And yet they're allowed seeing that they do not contradict the bible.

Answer 2

The Hail Mary is a perfect example of "praying the scriptures". Give it a try. Repetition is bad when it is as the heathen do, according to Christ, which is not to say that it is a bad thing when done right. Christ, Himself, gave us a formula for prayer, called the "Our Father", or the "Lord's Prayer" in Prot circles. By the way, it is a major part of the Rosary, said on every large bead. You are wrong about the Hail Mary not being a prayer, and I guess you don't know what prayer is. Most of the things said in the Gospels were prayers and can be used as such. We Catholics use the words of the Roman centurion who came to Christ to have his servant healed as a prayer for the healing of our souls: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the words and my soul shall be healed." Anything that anyone said to Christ was a prayer.



Another thought on repeating prayers. Have you ever prayed for the same thing twice? What if you didn't get it the first time? Are you acting as a heathen?

Answer 3

Yes, Jesus *specifically* told his followers to avoid repeating set formulas in their prayers:



“When praying, do not say the same things over and over again, just as the people of the nations do,” he said, “for they imagine they will get a hearing for their use of many words.” (Matthew 6:7)



But some may ask, 'Didn’t Jesus teach his disciples to repeat the Our Father, which is part of the rosary?’



Jesus DID provide a model prayer, which has come to be known as the Our Father, or the Lord’s Prayer. However, he did this immediately after giving the above warning against saying “the same things over and over again.” That Jesus did not intend for the model prayer to be repeated by rote is also evident from differences in his expressions in the two recorded instances in which he taught his disciples to pray. (Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:2-4) The ideas Jesus expressed on those occasions were similar, but his words were not the same. This leads us to the conclusion that Jesus was simply providing models or examples of how his followers can pray and of what they can appropriately pray for.



So Jesus obviously didn't approve of memorizing prayers. Jesus is our Exemplar. So true Christians acknowledge that Jesus' own prayers were spontaneous, profoundly heartfelt and not memorized.



The more we learn more about God, the more we are moved to pray to him from the heart. The key is coming to know God—his name, his purposes, his personality. This can be accomplished through a thorough study of the Bible. (John 17:3; Prov. 2:1-5)



Recommended Related Article:



The Bible’s Viewpoint - How Should We Pray to God?

http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102012045?q=prayer&p=par

Answer 4

First off, you definitely paraphrased Matthew 6:7. And I'm pretty sure it isn't a good thing to redefine the bible so it caters to your own personal view versus God's.



Anyway, the passage speaks against vain repetitions. But not all repetitions are vain mind you. When catholics pray the rosary, it is done with a clear mind and a full heart, because just saying empty words aren't meant to be said.



Remember that in 2 Corinthians 12:8, Jesus even said the same prayer three times. Now I'm sure he wouldn't admit to going back on his word right to his disciples' faces.

Answer 5

To pray the rosary involves meditating on the "mysteries" of the rosary - events in the life of Jesus and Mary. For example, the Joyful Mysteries include:



The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56)

The Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2:1-21)

The Presentation of Our Lord (Luke 2:22-38)

The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)



So exactly how is meditating on biblical passages not biblical?



Matt. 6:7 is not about repeating prayers. Jesus Himself repeated prayers.



Matthew 26:39, 42, 44 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." . . . [42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done." . . . [44] So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.



Mark 14:39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.



What Matt. 6:7 is preaching against it praying without faith and in heart. Who are you to judge what is in Catholics hearts or minds when the meditate on the rosary? Think about Matt. 7:1.

Answer 6

I'm not Catholic nor have I ever been Catholic.



But almost the entire Rosary, including the Hail Mary, is straight out of the Bible. The Hail Mary, for example, is based on the gospel according to Luke.



While Jesus did preach against mindless repetition, He did not condemn praying the same thing over and over again. How many people have prayed the Lord's Prayer multiple times? How about asking God to forgive you for your sins? By your own standards, wouldn't this be a sin?



Where in the Bible does it say that if the Bible doesn't say to do something, we shouldn't do it? Use discernment. Is it wrong to quote scripture, and meditate on it? Of course not. Since this is the case, there's also nothing wrong with the Rosary prayers.

Answer 7

Evangelical Protestants: Where does the Bible say to use a Sinner's Prayer or have altar calls?

Answer 8

Where in the bible does it say that One must go through the entire bible, to find falsehoods against others?



I don't care if the Bible did NOT say anything about praying and using a Rosary. My mom used it all the time up until her death...and I do not think God would hold it against her.



We are judged by our merits, not by how we read or not read the bible, nor by what denomination we are in, or even if we are not religious at all.



YOU will be judged, by YOUR works, including this one.

Answer 9

I went to a Catholic High School. They would recite verbatim the Hail Mary & The Lords Prayer. I knew no where in the bible does it says to Pray to Mary or any other human be it so called Saints or not, that have died. They are only DUST & BONES.



Jesus set the example......

He never prayed to anyone but the father!!! He told us you MUST then pray this way. Our father who art in heaven....Hollow be thy name. Which means make his father's name holy/sanctified. I know many have a hard time acknowledging his father's personal name which is.... Jehovah. In the old KJV Bible or Preface of the KJV Bible...it acknowledges God's personal name, and has been replaced with titles such as GOD and LORD. Regarding God's name notice what the scriptures says.....



(Psalm 83:16-18) Fill their faces with dishonor, That people may search for your name, O Jehovah. 17 O may they be ashamed and be disturbed for all times, And may they become abashed and perish; 18 That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth.



Which one has a best friend, someone close and dear to their heart and don't know their name. What kind of relationship could that be? Lord and God are only titles not God's name. How can a person make God's personal name HOLY if one don't see the need to use it.



3) Jesus is the Mediator between God and man. Not Mary nor any other human has been given that authority to be such, and centuries of church traditions do not change the fact that the Bible simply does not assign Mary the role of “intercessor.” On the contrary, Jesus himself said: (John 14:5,6) “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."





4)Jesus was given all authority in heaven and earth. Yet Jehovah did not give anyone else the privilege of being the hearer of Prayer....not even to his most precious son Jesus Christ. The bible assures us....(Psalm 145:18) Jehovah is near to all those calling upon him, To all those who call upon him in trueness. Knowing the truths of the bible... Jesus never told us to pray to him or to worship him let alone other human/object in anyway. How do we know? In speaking of Jesus....



(Matthew 4:8-10) Again the Devil took him along to an unusually high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory, 9 and he said to him: “All these things I will give you if you fall down and do an act of worship to me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him: “Go away, Satan! For it is written, ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.’”



Notice Jesus reply....It is only one person "JEHOVAH GOD" you must worship & render sacred service to. Veneration to Idols, Images, Pictures, etc...including Rosary, Crosses, Statues of Saints/Jesus etc are NOT approved by God. Isaiah 42:8 “I am Jehovah. That is my name; and to no one else shall I give my own glory, neither my praise to graven images. Sacred Service is only rendered to God and God Alone....and he is a SPIRIT meaning nothing TANGIBLE. How do we know? (Exodus 20:4,5)



Addt'l:

Sharing an interesting blog....regarding Catholics giving worship, veneration, and prayer to almost...anything.



https://ivarfjeld.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/roman-catholics-pray-in-front-on-a-holy-bone/



(John 4:23, 24) Nevertheless, the hour is coming, and it is now, when the true worshipers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for, indeed, the Father is looking for suchlike ones to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit, and those worshiping him must worship with spirit and truth.”



The truth is the light....and that's what sets us free.



Thanks for the post!!

Answer 10

Before the Bible early christians followed the apostolic tradition for at least 400 years There was no "solo Scripture". There are many things in the bible that protestants use but it isn't in the Bible so

lets not try to exaggerate. And your quotation refers to the jews who repeated their prayers

PUBLICLY to show off their "holiness".

Answer 11

Hail Mary, Our Father prayers are said over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over

YOU THINK YOU ARE ANNOYED [How do you think God feels? the scriptures say [NOT TOO] same the same thing over and over and over etc.

You can't change what the Bible says to tickle your ears(2 Timothy 4:3, 4) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories.

Answer 12

non-Catholic: where does the Bible say, "Do not pray the rosary?"



http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom%2014:4&multilayout=cols&version1=49&version2=9



- Jim, Fundamentalist Christian, http://www.bible-reviews.com/

Answer 13

Where does it say to have altar calls? Denominations? Jesus said that all His followers were to remain ONE. So where in the Bible can I find the Christian Church described as an unauthorized manmade tradition of thousands of conflicting denominations who can't agree with one another on a single issue??? And you are worried about Catholics using a prayer that is not specifically described in the Bible?? Jesus only gave us one prayer. Is that supposed to mean that we can't use any other prayers??? Especially a prayer like the Rosary which is a meditation on the life of Christ! And how many times can I say the Lord's Prayer before it becomes "over and over again", and therefore worthless by your standards? And, where does the Bible say that we cannot do or say or believe anything that isn't specifically mentioned in the Bible? That idea sounds to me like an unbiblical tradition of men.

Answer 14

Where in the Bible does it say rebel against Peter? Catholic church canonized and compiled the Bible, the Bible is a Catholic book.