Recurrens Mensis October

In honor of the fourth centenary of the Apostolic Letter Consueverunt Romani pontifices from St. Pius V, "who in that document explained and in a certain sense established the traditional form of the Rosary." (MC 42b)

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Brief History

Recurrens Mensis October was written to commemorate the fourth centenary of Consueverunt Romani, an apostolic letter from St. Pius VI, who explained and fostered the traditional form of the Rosary. The main objective of the document is to refresh and encourage the rosary devotion. The three parts discuss the intercession of Mary as a way to turn to God. The first section calls everyone to be peacemakers. The second part is devoted to the obligation of every Christian to pray, and the third part lists the prayer intentions. The document is pastoral and devotional in nature, and does not incorporate a broad range of doctrinal concepts. It is mentioned in this study to indicate the continuum in Pope Paul VI's thought regarding Marian intercession and devotion, particularly the rosary. Through Christ all grace is given. (cf. Rom 8:32) At the same time, "How can we do otherwise than to depend lovingly upon the incomparable intercession of Mary, his Mother, of whom the Gospel tells us that she 'found favor with God'?" (cf. Lk 1:30) (RMO 5) Mary's interecession is explained in view of the Cana episode in the Gospel. (Jn 2:15) As Lumen Gentium 62 taught, "Mary continues to intercede with her Son in favor of her children on earth." (RMO 8) The Rosary is called – "as Pope John XXIII desired, 'a great public and universal prayer for the ordinary and extraordinary needs of the holy Church, of the nations, and of the entire world,' for this Rosary is, as itwere, 'the Gospel in miniature,' and 'henceforth, a devotion of the Church.'" (RMO 15)

Outline

Introduction Misunderstandings prevalent I. The Intercession of Mary No peace without God Reasons for confidence II. Obligation of Every Christian All must pray III. Prayer Intentions All must be peacemakers Conclusion

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AAS 61 (1969):649-654; The Pope Speaks 14:3 (1969):247-251

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