How did saying the rosary come about?

The rosary is not taught in the Bible, and certainly not by early Christians or true Christians today.

The Origin of the Rosary

Another popular custom involves the use of the rosary. Diccionario Enciclopédico Hispano-Americano (Hispanic-American Encyclopedic Dictionary) describes the rosary as a “string of fifty or one hundred and fifty beads separated into tens by others of larger size and joined at the ends by a crucifix, presently preceded by three beads.”

Explaining how the rosary is used, one Catholic publication says: “The Holy Rosary is a form of vocal and mental prayer about the Mysteries of our redemption. It is made up of fifteen decades. Each decade consists of reciting the Lord’s Prayer, ten Hail Marys, and a Gloria Patri. A mystery is meditated upon during each decade.” The mysteries are doctrines, or teachings, that Catholics should know, in this case referring to the life, suffering, and death of Christ Jesus.

The World Book Encyclopedia says: “Early forms of praying with a rosary began in Christianity during the Middle Ages, but became widespread only in the 1400’s and 1500’s.” Is the use of the rosary exclusive to Catholicism? No. Diccionario Enciclopédico Hispano-Americano states: “Similar beads are in use in Islamic, Lamaist and Buddhist worship.” Indeed, the Encyclopedia of Religion and Religions notes: “It has been suggested that the Mohammedans derived the Rosary from the Buddhists, and the Christians from the Mohammedans at the time of the Crusades.”

Some argue that the rosary merely serves as a memory aid when the repetition of a number of prayers is required. But is God pleased with its use?

We do not need to speculate about or debate the appropriateness or validity of such customs. Jesus gave an authoritative response to the request to teach his followers how to pray. What he said will enlighten and perhaps surprise some readers.

How Should We Pray to God?

WHEN a disciple asked for instruction regarding prayer, Jesus did not refuse to give it to him. According to Luke 11:2-4, he replied: “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” (Catholic Douay Version) This is commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. It conveys a world of information.

For one thing, the very first word tells us to whom our prayers must be addressed—to our Father. Notice that Jesus made no room whatsoever for praying to some other person, image, “saint,” or even to him. After all, God had declared: “I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to graven things.” (Isaiah 42:8, Dy) Prayers directed to anything or anyone other than our heavenly Father are therefore not heard by him, no matter how sincere the worshiper may be. In the Bible, only Jehovah God is called the “Hearer of prayer.”—Psalm 65:2.

Some may say that “saints” act merely as intercessors with God. But Jesus himself instructed: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Also, whatever it is that you ask in my name, I will do this, in order that the Father may be glorified in connection with the Son.” (John 14:6, 13) Jesus thus ruled out the idea that anyone called a saint could serve in the role of intercessor. Observe also what the apostle Paul said regarding Christ: “He not only died for us—he rose from the dead, and there at God’s right hand he stands and pleads for us.” “He is living for ever to intercede for all who come to God through him.”—Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25, Catholic Jerusalem Bible.

The Name That Must Be Hallowed

The next words of Jesus’ prayer were: “Hallowed be thy name.” How could one hallow, that is, sanctify, or set apart, the name of God unless one knew it and used it? Over 6,000 times in the “Old Testament,” God is identified by the personal name Jehovah.

A footnote on Exodus 6:3 in the Catholic Douay Version says regarding God’s name: “Some moderns have framed the name of Jehovah . . . , for the true pronunciation of the name [of God], which is in the Hebrew text, by long disuse is now quite lost.” The Catholic New Jerusalem Bible therefore uses the name Yahweh. Although some scholars favor that pronunciation, “Jehovah” is a legitimate and long-established way of pronouncing the divine name in English. Other languages have their own ways of pronouncing the divine name. The main thing is that we use the name so as to hallow it. Has your church taught you to use the name Jehovah in prayer?

Proper Subjects for Prayer

Jesus next taught his disciples to pray: “Thy kingdom come.” The Gospel of Matthew adds the words: “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10, Dy) God’s Kingdom is a government in the hands of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 9:6, 7) According to Bible prophecy, it will soon displace all human governments and bring in an era of global peace. (Psalm 72:1-7; Daniel 2:44; Revelation 21:3-5) True Christians therefore make the coming of the Kingdom a recurring theme in their prayers. Has your church taught you to do so?

Interestingly, Jesus also showed that our prayers may include personal matters that concern us. He said: “Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” (Luke 11:3, 4, Dy) Jesus’ words imply that we can seek God’s will in everyday matters, that we can approach Jehovah about anything that might worry us or disturb our peace of mind. Regularly petitioning God in this way helps us to appreciate our dependence upon him. We thus become more aware of his influence in our lives. Daily asking God to forgive us for our offenses is likewise beneficial. We thereby become more aware of our weaknesses—and more tolerant of the shortcomings of others. Jesus’ exhortation that we pray for deliverance from temptation is also appropriate, especially in view of the declining morals of this world. In harmony with that prayer, we are careful to avoid circumstances and situations that could lead us into wrongdoing.

There is no question, then, that the Lord’s Prayer tells us much about offering prayers that please God. But did Jesus intend that we take this prayer and simply recite it regularly?

Further Counsel on Prayer

Jesus gave further instructions on prayer. At Matthew 6:5, 6, we read: “When you pray, you must not be as the hypocrites; because they like to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the broad ways to be visible to men. . . . You, however, when you pray, go into your private room and, after shutting your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; then your Father who looks on in secret will repay you.” These words teach us that prayer should not be offered in a showy, ostentatious way so as to impress someone. Do you pour out your heart to Jehovah privately, as the Bible urges?—Psalm 62:8.

Jesus gave this caution: “In your prayers do not babble as the pagans do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard.” (Matthew 6:7, JB) Clearly, Jesus did not approve of memorizing prayers—much less of reading them from some book. His words also rule out the use of the rosary.

A Catholic missal makes this admission: “Our best prayer may be our own spontaneous thoughts when we turn to him in gratitude or in need, at times of sorrow, or in our regular daily adoration of him.” Jesus’ own prayers were spontaneous, not memorized. For example, read the prayer of Jesus recorded in John chapter 17. It adheres to the model prayer, emphasizing Jesus’ desire to see Jehovah’s name sanctified. Jesus’ prayer was spontaneous and profoundly heartfelt.

Prayers That God Hears

If you have been taught to offer memorized prayers, to pray to “saints” or to images, or to use religious items, such as the rosary, the idea of praying in the manner that Jesus outlined may at first seem intimidating. Yet, the key is coming to know God—his name, his purposes, his personality. You can accomplish this through a thorough study of the Bible. (John 17:3) Jehovah’s Witnesses are ready and willing to help you in this regard. Why, they have helped millions around the world to “taste and see that Jehovah is good”! (Psalm 34:8) The more you come to know God, the more you will be moved to praise him in prayer. And the more you draw near to Jehovah in reverential prayer, the closer your relationship with him will become.

All true worshipers of God are therefore urged to “pray incessantly.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Be sure that your prayers are truly in harmony with the Bible, including the instructions of Jesus Christ. In this way you can be certain that your prayers will have God’s approval.

Early Christian monks used a rope that had knots tied in it, so they could count how many psalms, or prayers they had recited. This rope became known as the Prayer Rope, and is still used by the Orthodox Church to this day. In Roman Catholicism, the Rosary was designed smaller than the bulky Prayer Rope, so to be more user friendly. Also, instead of tying a load of knots, beads were threaded on to the rope instead.

Over the centuries, both the Prayer Rope and Rosary have become very ornate, with different types of rope and/or beads used, and the addition of crosses made from precious metals, like silver and gold.

Finally, despite what some Protestant Christians believe, the Prayer Rope and Rosary are not of Pagan influence. Although Hindus and other religions use similar prayer aids, they have developed completely separate from those used in Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.

There is no consensus on the actual origin of the Rosary.

According to tradition, a rosary was given to Saint Dominic in an apparition by the Virgin Mary in 1214. The 15 rosary promises were not developed until later, in the 15th century.

Most scholarly research indicates that the rosary was something that developed gradually over time, with slow changes, additions and adaptations.

Forms of prayer beads are also used in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Bahá'í. So, this religious concept was probably adapted from other religions and adapted slowly to fit the religious needs of Catholics.

I'm going to visit London in Sept/14. Behind the St Paul's Cathedral is the Pater Nosrtre row. That's where the ancient monks pray incessantly the psalms of the bible, which morphed into the rosary... remember the rosary represents the 150 psalms of the bible - thus the life and passion of Christ.

Samael n Chi girl said it right. History thus support the powerful prayers of all times. .

"Prayer beads are used by members of various religious traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and the Bahá'í Faith to mark the repetitions of prayers, chants or devotions, such as the rosary of Virgin Mary in Christianity, and dhikr (remembrance of God) in Islam."

Of course, with Roman Catholics this isn't a red flag, it isn't even a yellow flag to them.

To me it's one of the reddest flags you could ever see.

The Rosary – 1090 AD

http://www.eaec.org/cults/rc/timeline.htm

edit: They establish a certain high level of trust with their priest who then tells them what they do in their religion. Not everyone is a theologian, and the priest is able to convince some people merely by mentioning it. If enough people practice something in a religion, they get a bandwagon effect. Then, stir into the mix claimed visions, which may or may not be true, and then they have a spiritual claim in respect to the practice. All along, whatever God said is null to them, because they aren't trusting in God, they are trusting the teachings of the church from the priests.

Then she opened her hands with a loving gesture of a mother who offers her heart. From it an intense light departed that seemed to go through them. The vision vanished telling them : "Recite the rosary every day to obtain the peace for the world and the end of the war." And She disappeared.

http://www.theholyrosary.org/fatimaapparitions

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Ritual is a way of instilling religious devotion in humans that eliminates the need for thinking and consideration, instead using habit and repetition to reinforce religious devotion.

Lots of religions use ritual prayers (and prayer "helpers" like strings of beads, that users can count off steps as they go) to insure daily, habitual "devotions."

I suppose its of Roman origin. But I could be wrong.

The Rosary as we know it came from Fatima of Portugal - particularly during the Reconquista of the peninsula from the Moors, I think.

Long time back in olden days

right next to confessing to priests, not there