About this episode
This episode explores the history and development of the Rosary in Christianity.
What is the Rosary—and where did it actually come from? In this episode of FACTS, Stephen Boyce and Pat May break down the real history behind one of the most misunderstood devotions in Christianity. Was the Rosary invented in the Middle Ages? Did Saint Dominic really receive it in a vision? And how do the The Gospel According to Luke, early monastic prayer, and centuries of Christian tradition all come together to form what we know today? We walk through the development step-by-step—from the Desert Fathers and repetitive prayer, to the formation of the Hail Mary, to the rise of the mysteries, and the global spread of the Rosary through figures like Pope Pius V and Saint Louis de Montfort. This isn’t surface-level history. This is the making of the Rosary. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Stephen Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Rosary #ChurchHistory #Catholic #FACTSPodcast #StephenBoyce #PatMay
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Boyce
Guest: Pat May
Topics covered
- Rosary
- Christianity
- Church History
- Devotion
- Prayer
- Saints
Keywords
- Rosary
- Christian tradition
- Hail Mary
- mysteries
- Saint Dominic
- Pope Pius V
- Catholic
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Gospel According to Luke
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