Christian Meditation and the Rosary

Part of the monthly 'Teach Us to Pray' series.

Presented by Paul Dunn

This is a recording of “Christian Meditation and the Rosary” presented by Paul Dunn at Precious Blood Renewal Center in Liberty, Missouri, on March 5, 2026.

The presentation is part of the monthly series “Teach Us to Pray.” On the first Thursday of the month, practitioners of a variety of prayer styles, mostly from the Catholic tradition but also from other traditions, demonstrate prayer in their particular style. Learn more about the series here.

This presentation gives an overview of what the rosary is, how to use it and the prayers recited with it. Paul notes that the rosary, and the four sets of mysteries that are the focus of the rosary, are scripturally based.

Writing about the rosary in his 2022 apostolic letter, Pope John Paul II noted that though the rosary is clearly Marian in character, it “is at heart a Christocentric prayer.”

“The most important reason for strongly encouraging the practice of the Rosary,” John Paul II wrote, “ is that it represents a most effective means of fostering among the faithful [a] commitment to the contemplation of the Christian mystery … [it is] a genuine ‘training in holiness.’ ”

One participant shared this reflection: “The rosary is a meditation on the life of Jesus — seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary.”

Outline of the Video

• [0:17] Introducing the Teach Us to Pray series.
• [2:15] Introducing the speaker.
• [02:49] What to expect tonight.
• [07:15] How to pray the rosary
• [14:37] A Reflection: Fr. John Main on Colossians 1:9-15.
• [28:50] The Three S’s of  Meditation and Using ‘Maranatha’ as a Mantra.
• [34:47] First Exercise: A Silent Meditation or Centering Prayer
• [38:54] Second Exercise: Praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
• [58:04] Questions and Discussion

All of the videos in this series can be found here: Teach Us to Pray.

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