The Essential Rosary: Prayers

The first part of the book contains the instructions on how to pray the Rosary, as I would expect in any Rosary book. It is after that that this book differs from most of the other small Rosary guides. Each Mystery is introduced with an appropriate Biblical passage (The Annunciation is introduced by Luke 1:35) and closed with a prayer by Caryll Houselander that reflects the nature and spirit of that Mystery.A fine way to enrich your study of the Rosary, or to add more thoughts and meditations on the Holy Mysteries. If you want to deepen your spiritual approach to the Rosary, this book will be a loved addition to your library. The book is small enough to be included in almost anyone's luggage, or even in a large pocket, bag, or purse, and can therefore be taken along as a pocket resource on the Rosary and the relevent Biblical passages. Since I occasionally make gemstone Rosaries, I am often asked to recommend a book, and have found this book to be an excellent accompaniment to the gift of a Rosary.If you are looking for more information about the history of the Rosary instead, then I suggest "Stories of the Rose" or any of the other fine books on the Rosary's history and practice, as this small book does not cover historical practice.

Didn't know what to expect. Small book. Fits well in small purse. Well known prayers but still nice to have in front of you. Written long ago so Luminous mysteries not included. Love poems by Caryll Houselander for each mystery. Glad I made this purchase.

Beautifully written book. Of course, I wish it had the Luminous Mysteries. But that was after the author's time.

profound and touching

Wonderful words of wisdom to help you with the praying of the Roasry. Caryll Houselander has a wonderful way of expressing truths of our faith.

The art and prayers add richness to praying the rosary. Caryll Houselander is one of my favorite spiritual writers. Her background during and after the war in England (WWII) influences the prayers she writes for the whole world.

For anyone of any age, beginner or not this book is rich in Devotional prayers to Our Lady and Her Son

We use this book often, it helps the children remember what they are meditaiting on and they have asked more questions becasue of it. I have found that it makes a great gift when given with a Rosary.

good read