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Devotions

The Rosary, the Angelus, the Stations of the Cross and other much-loved devotions.

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What Is the Rosary and How Do You Pray It?
A clear, practical guide to the Rosary — what it is, how to pray it, and why millions of Catholics have found it the most powerful prayer after the Mass.
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What Is the Angelus and Why Do Some Catholics Pray It Three Times a Day?
A bell rings. Work stops. The whole village prays. The Angelus is one of the oldest and most beautiful Catholic practices — and it takes less than two minutes.
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What Is the Stations of the Cross and When Should I Pray It?
A guide to the Stations of the Cross — the fourteen stops on the road to Calvary, how to pray them, and why this ancient devotion still moves people to tears.
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What Is the Divine Mercy Devotion and How Do You Practise It?
The devotion given to a Polish nun in the 1930s that became one of the most powerful movements in modern Catholic life — what it is, where it came from, and how to pray it.
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What Is the Sacred Heart Devotion and Why Is It So Important?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus — what the devotion means, where it comes from, and how to practise it.
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What Is the Miraculous Medal and What Is Its History?
A small medal with a big story — how a young French nun's vision in 1830 gave the Church one of its most beloved and widely worn sacramentals.
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