Bored with the Rosary?

Are you feeling bored with the rosary? Do the prayers seem as interesting as your grocery list? Here are a few tips to help you keep the rosary fresh.

Have you searched YouTube?  There are so many rosary videos there.  You can choose a different one each day to keep it fresh.  Rosaries with classical music, with art of the great masters, with scenes of nature…you name it, they’ve got it! There is one video that includes white noise to help you sleep. A quick search will give you many options for praying the rosary.

Use the Rosary Meditations app to add variety to your rosary prayers. This app features short teachings on the Catholic faith that are placed between decades. The teachings are different every day, so you'll never get bored..

Try a different rosary app on your phone. Many great apps are available, so you're sure to find one you like. Some apps feature recordings of the rosary prayers, while others offer interactive features that can help you learn more about the mysteries of the rosary. The Hallow app has many rosary recordings. Some are simple, while others feature the voices of famous Catholics.  Or leave technology behind and take your rosary beads for a walk.  You need the exercise anyway. 

Change up your rosary routine by praying in a different place. If you usually pray in your bedroom, try praying in your living room or kitchen. You could even pray outdoors in nature. Changing your surroundings can help you to focus on your prayers and to avoid distractions.

Vary your rosary prayers by trying a different prayer posture. You don't have to kneel to pray the rosary, so feel free to sit, stand, or walk around while praying. Experiment with different postures until you find one that helps you to pray with focus and intention.

Invite someone to pray the rosary with you.  Having someone else there will help you avoid distraction.

Try a Scriptural rosary, which includes Bible verses between each prayer. This can help you reflect on the rosary's mysteries in a new way. Many different Scriptural rosaries are available, so you can find one that fits your interests.

Pray the rosary imaginatively by visualizing yourself in the scene of each mystery. This can help you to connect with the mysteries on a deeper level. As you pray, take some time to reflect on what Jesus and Mary are doing and to listen for their words to you. You may even want to write down your thoughts and feelings as you pray.

Learn the rosary in a different language than your native tongue. This is a great way to challenge yourself and to keep your brain active. Many resources are available to help you learn the rosary in different languages. You can even find videos on YouTube that teach you the rosary in multiple languages.

Try one of these suggestions today and see how it helps you to keep the rosary fresh and new. You can even do more than one at the same time, such as praying the rosary with an app while you take a walk.

Leave a comment below about your thoughts on keeping the rosary fresh.