I would like to emphasize the beauty of a simple contemplative prayer, accessible to all, great and small, the educated and those with little education. It is the prayer of the Holy Rosary. In the Rosary we turn to the Virgin Mary so that she may guide us to an ever closer union with her Son Jesus, to bring us into conformity with him, to have his sentiments and to behave like him. Indeed, in the Rosary while we repeat the Hail Mary we meditate on the Mysteries, on the events of Christ’s life, so as to know and love him ever better.
The Rosary is an effective means for opening ourselves to God, for it brings peace to hearts, to the family, to society and to the world.
— Pope Francis, as quoted in the book The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis
