Healing through the Rosary

There has been a long and ancient tradition of Healing through the Rosary. Preachers would hold up the beads and cry out: Here it is the tassel of his robe, the edge of his garment. As you reach out to touch theblessed beads, it is as if your were reaching out to touch the Lord himself.

Jesus knew that power had gone out from him and he asked: Who touched me? It is for each one of us to respond to that question as the Holy Spirit moves us. Ask for healing of your spirit, then of your mind and heart and physical body. I love that story of how Mother Angelica of EWTN was able to throw away her braces and crutches when they holy Italian woman prayed the Rosary with her. It is interesting to note that the healing occured at the Mystery of the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven. The full title of that mystery or feast is the Assumption of Mary body and soul! The whole person,-- the full human being of the Mother of God is in heaven. God cares for us body and soul. His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me! That's how the song goes.

Over the centuries it has been customary to bless oil for a simple service of healing by lay people. This is not to be confused with the anointing as done by the priest as he administers the Sacrament of the Sick. To receive a small bottle of blessed oil for your personal use, write to :

Fr. Gabriel of the Rosary, Dominican Priory, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24