Archbishop: Praying the rosary can be life changing + video

Archbishop John at the book launch

Source: Archdiocese of Southwark

Archbishop John Wilson gave a keynote talk on St Oscar Romero and the Rosary at the launch of his latest book: The Romeo Rosary' in the Amigo Hall, Southwark, on Thursday.

In his reflection the Archbishop spoke about how praying the rosary can be life changing - even for those who do not know where to start. In the book, the Archbishop has penned new 'Romero Mysteries', which he said can help us unite "spiritually to our Blessed Lady and in friendship to Romero, asking for strength to live our discipleship as he did."

Speaking about the power of the rosary, Archbishop John called on people to let the rosary "connect you to the Lord Jesus and His mother." The Archbishop of Southwark used the words of St Oscar Romero to explain why it is such a powerful form of prayer:

"St Oscar Romero said 'those who pray the rosary, while recalling the Gospel mysteries, become Christians in the best of schools: the school of the Virgin who is the best of Christians."

Archbishop John said Romero calls "us to love Jesus and Mary, his mother, to put our faith into practice. And the Rosary is a beautiful way to do that." The Archbishop's beautiful and creative book contains reflections on the traditional Mysteries, as well as the new Romero Mysteries. All are illuminated for reflection and prayer by the words of St Oscar Romero.

Archbishop John also recently recorded a reflection on the rosary in the Romero Shrine at St George's Cathedral, Southwark.
See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQAiJxFZpfI

The Romero Rosary book by Archbishop John is available from publishers Pauline UK. See: Romero Rosary