Pope Francis invites Catholics to rediscover the beauty of the rosary prayer this month, encouraging people to carry a rosary with them in their pockets. “I invite everyone to rediscover, especially during this month of October, the beauty of the prayer of the rosary, which has nourished the faith of the Christian people through the centuries”.

The pope said that the Blessed Virgin Mary has urged the recitation of the rosary in her apparitions, “especially in the face of the threats looming over the world.” “Even today, it is necessary to hold the rosary in our hands, praying for us, for our loved ones and for all people,” he added.

In this month of October, we should encourage ourselves  to participate in this “Year of Prayer,” in which Pope Francis invited us to participate last January. Also have an extra focus or emphasis on how we can be part of the “great symphony of prayer” at the invitation of Pope Francis by praying the Rosary together throughout October.