On October 7, 2024, Catholics around the world will come together for World Rosary Day. This special day of prayer has been initiated in response to Pope Francis’ call for a “symphony of prayer” leading up to the Jubilee Year 2025. In his letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Holy Father invited the faithful to dedicate the year 2024 to intense prayer as the Church prepares for this event of grace, emphasising the need to petition the Virgin Mary to guide us on this journey.

 

 

 

 

A Day of Global Unity in Prayer

World Rosary Day will be marked by the recitation of the Rosary across the globe, creating a continuous wave of prayer that will span from the East to the West. The prayer begins at 7 PM in New Zealand, in the Maori territory of Ōtaki, where Fr. Phil Cody SM will lead his parishioners in reciting the Rosary in the Maori language. From there, the prayer will move across time zones.

At 7 PM in Rome, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas will lead the Rosary at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, at the revered chapel of Our Lady Salus Populi Romani (Savior of the Roman People). This historic basilica holds deep spiritual significance, making it a fitting place for the Church to offer its collective prayers for the Jubilee.

Here in the Archdiocese of Armagh we invite all individuals, parishes, groups and families to pray the Rosary at 7pm. In a special way we invite parents and grandparents to use this special opportunity to share the gift and grace of the Rosary with children and young people.

A Global Invitation

All Catholics—whether they are part of Confraternities, shrines, religious orders, parishes, or prayer groups—are invited to participate in this universal day of prayer. The European Forum of Confraternities, which initiated this event, has extended an open invitation to anyone with a Marian devotion to join the movement. With over 28,000 diocesan confraternities in Europe alone, the potential for global participation is vast.

Why Pray for the Jubilee?

The Jubilee Year 2025 will be a time of hope, renewal, and grace for the Church and the world. By praying the Rosary, the faithful are asking for the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Hope, to guide us spiritually in the preparation for this sacred event. Through this prayer, we unite in seeking God’s grace and blessings for a fruitful Jubilee, asking for spiritual renewal for individuals, communities, and the Church as a whole.

How You Can Participate

Participating in World Rosary Day is simple yet profound. On October 7, 2024, at 7 PM local time, wherever you are in the world, pause to pray the Rosary with others around the globe. Whether you are in a large community setting or praying quietly at home, your voice will join millions in offering a collective prayer for the success of the Jubilee Year.

To be part of this event, you can register your parish, community, or prayer group at the official website: www.worldrosaryday.com. By registering, you will receive updates and resources to help guide your participation.

A Moment of Grace

World Rosary Day will mark the first time in history that all Confraternities, together with countless others, unite for a single prayer intention: the spiritual success of the Jubilee of Hope 2025. Let us heed the call of Pope Francis and gather in prayer, trusting in the intercession of Our Lady to accompany us on this journey toward hope, renewal, and grace.

Save the date: October 7, 2024, and be part of this historic day of global prayer. Together, we can lift our voices in the Rosary, asking for God’s blessings as we prepare for the Jubilee Year 2025.

For more information and to register, visit: www.worldrosaryday.com

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