Where did the rosary come from? How do you pray it? Is praying to Mary a form of idolatry? In this episode, we discuss one of the most beautiful and powerful prayers of the Catholic church. Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: How to pray the rosary: How to Pray the Rosary v1How to Pray the Rosary  v2Rosary commentaries: Praying the Holy Rosary with St Josemaria EscrivaAscension Press, "Quick Meditations on Every Mystery of the Rosary"University of Dayton, "Rosary: Mystery Reflections"Recordings of the rosary: The Rosary with Bishop Robert BarronAscension Press, "Pray the Rosary With Us" More on the rosary: Catholic Answers, "The Rosary""Encountering Jesus Through the Rosary""One Mediator Between God and Men""Why do Catholics Pray the Rosary?""Giving Sacramentals a Proper Farewell"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "The Rosary""Hail Mary""Use of Beads at Prayers"Image: ancient sculpture of women holding prayer beadsPope Leo XIII,  Augustissimae Virginis Mariae Ascension Press, "The Power of Praying the Rosary""How to Pray a Better Rosary""Should I Pray a Daily Rosary?"Bishop Barron, "Why Pray the Rosary?"Fr John Flader, "The Rosary"