Champions of the Rosary

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Champions of the Rosary, the latest book by bestselling author Fr. Donald Calloway, tells the powerful story of the history of the rosary and its champions. The rosary is a spiritual sword, containing the saving mysteries of the God-Man. It has the power to conquer sin, defeat evil, and bring about peace. Champions of the Rosary presents a complete history of this spiritual weapon, 26 of its greatest heroes, detailed accounts of its victories, 32 color images of the rosary in art, as well as endorsements from 4 cardinals, the Master General of the Dominicans, 10 Dominican bishops, and 20 other bishops from around the world!

In his history of the Holy Rosary, Father Donald Calloway explains the vital role the Rosary has played in each century:

• The antecedents to the Rosary from the Angelic Salutation to the 12th Century
• Saint Dominic and the birth of the Rosary in the 13th Century
• The Rosary in the times of plagues and schisms in the 14th Century
• Blessed Alan de la Roche and the revival of the Confraternity of the Rosary in the 15th Century
• The Battle of Lepanto and Our Lady of Victory in the 16th Century
• The witness of the Rosary among mystics, martyrs, and leaders in the 17th Century
• Saint Louis de Montfort and the Secret of the Rosary in the 18th Century
• Lourdes and the Pope of the Rosary in the 19th Century
• Marian apparitions and the Apostles of the Rosary in the 20th Century
• Luminous Mysteries in dark days in the 21st Century

If you’re trying to establish a habit of daily prayer, or to move from rote prayer to meditation, the Holy Rosary is a perfect devotion to learn more about. Here are some other resources to help you.

• How to Pray the Rosary
  How to Pray the Rosary is a handy little guide by best-selling author Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. It teaches you how to pray this devotion well and why it matters. Our Lady needs Rosary champions to help bring peace in the world. Will you answer her call to prayer?
• 10 Wonders of the Rosary
  10 Wonders of the Rosary by Father Donald Calloway, MIC, tells the inspiring story of the Holy Rosary throughout history. The Rosary has played some surprising roles in history.
• Secret of the Rosary
• Secret of the Rosary (audiobook)
  St. Louis de Montfort’s classic tells why the Rosary is the most important private prayer.