The Rosary Flashcards
He received a vision from Mary showing him a wreath of roses
St. Dominic
What did the wreath of roses represented?
Rosary
When did Our Lady presented herself to St. Dominic?
1215
Which pope advocated to pray the rosary during time when the Turkish Muslims were becoming successful in trying to conquer Christian Europe?
Pope Pius V
A famous event marking the defeat of the Turkish fleet from the Christians and effectively ending the threats of conquest by the Muslims
Battle of Lepanto
When did the Battle of Lepanto happen?
October 7, 1571
It was a momentous event that lead to becoming the feast day for Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Battle of Lepanto
October 7, 1571
Where did the word rosary came from?
Latin word: Rosarius
What does “rosarius” mean?
garland or bouquet of flowers
An Old English term that originally meant “a prayer”.
bead
To whom did Mary appear to above a rose bush in a grotto?
St. Bernadette
What was the name of the grotto that Our Lady appeared at to St. Bernadette?
Massabielle
When did Mary appeared in front of St. Bernadette?
February 11, 1858
How many times did Mary appear to St. Bernadette?
A total of 18 times
What did Mary told St. Bernadette to do?
To pray for sinners
Have penance
Build a chapel in her honor