The Origins of the Rosary (Guest: Gabriel Castillo)

About this episode

Gabriel Castillo joins Fr. Mark Mary to discuss the history and spiritual significance of the Rosary.

Catholic speaker and evangelist Gabriel Castillo joins Fr. Mark Mary on Power & Witness to explore the fascinating history and spiritual power of the Rosary. From its hidden beginnings in the heart of Mary to St. Dominic’s revelation and the victory at Lepanto, Gabriel traces how this simple prayer became the Church’s spiritual “battering ram.” They also discuss Our Lady of Fatima, Marian apparitions, and the personal call to rediscover the Rosary as a path to holiness and conversion.

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mark Mary

Guest: Gabriel Castillo

Topics covered

• history of the Rosary
• spiritual power
• Marian apparitions
• path to holiness
• conversion

Keywords

• Rosary
• Gabriel Castillo
• Fr. Mark Mary
• Marian apparitions
• holiness
• conversion
• St. Dominic
• Lepanto

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rosary, Our Lady of Fatima

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