Wendy Nelms knows that through the Rosary you not only grow closer to Our Blessed Mother; you ask Her to intercede for you before Jesus, too. What most impresses Wendy is the strength that the Rosary has to keep her family united.

For a young student like John Harrison, praying the Rosary is not always easy. John insists that it is, however, undoubtedly one of the best ways for him to grow closer to Mary. John started praying the Rosary when he was only six years old. At first, he did not understand what he prayed. Now, as he grows older, he is delving deeper into the significance of this prayer.

Fr. Hugh Gillespie is a member of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary. He explains that the Rosary is a solid anchor in his spiritual life. Meditating each mystery of the Rosary helps him to get to know Jesus and Mary better. Fr. Hugh encourages us to persevere in praying the Rosary frequently to overcome life’s struggles and contradictions.

Michelle López dedicates her time to youth ministry in her parish. For Michelle, the Virgin Mary’s motherly presence is a model of authentic femininity. Fixing her gaze on Our Lady, she learns to use her own gifts for God’s glory and to serve others. The Rosary was the instrument Our Blessed Mother used to heal Michelle’s soul.

This week on «Praying with Mary», we interview a young, German woman named Julia Dost. She speaks about her relationship with her spiritual Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom she considers a huge blessing from God in her life. Through the Rosary, she contemplates Jesus' life through Mary's eyes, which helps her strengthen her prayer life.

In "Praying with Mary" Matthew Harrison shares how praying together as a family has been an immense grace, especially for his children. Praying the Rosary has helped the kids' devotion to Our Blessed Mother grow and to be open to whatever vocation the Lord calls them to. Through the Rosary, Matthew receives strength to imitate Christ.