A lovely resource connecting the practice of praying the rosary with traditional and contemporary perspectives on prayer, mindfulness, breathwork, visualization/imagination, and engaging with the natural world. The author shares how these practices reduce stress and have benefits for physical and mental health. And how they can deepen your faith and connection to Christ.

I am not Catholic, but my grandparents were. I take great comfort in praying my grandmother's rosary. I feel this book is accessible for non-Catholics and I appreciate the clear explanation of the prayers and the mysteries included in the second half of the book, along with suggestions to deepen your prayer practice and connection.

If you are Christian (or hold a more expansive spirituality while appreciating the teachings of Jesus) and appreciate contemplative prayer practices, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork and want to try praying the rosary I highly recommend this book as a place to start. You may also appreciate the books "Breath As Prayer" and "Present in Prayer" by Jennifer Tucker and "With God In Every Breath" by Whitney R Simpson.

I'm really enjoying this fresh perspective on scripture, prayer, the rosary, and contemplative practices that contemporary Christian authors are sharing - grounded in scripture and the teachings of Christ, and creating room for a fully embodied faith.

Really great read! Great recourse for finding new ways to use the rosary to heal and grow.

I enjoyed this glimpse into how the rosary can touch many / all aspects of life. I really appreciate the tie to science, meditation and the rosary. I am already looking for ways to pray the rosary with these new techniques!

Beautifully written. Loved the combination of inspirational material, science, and humor. The writer is very relatable and I thoroughly enjoyed his conversational and intelligent style. Will highly recommend this to my friends and followers.

This is a great pre-Lent book that somewhat dissects the rosary.

I enjoyed how the author said the rosary is a conversation among you, Jesus and Mary.

He gives a nice look at Mary (who I believe never receives enough credit) and breaks down the mysteries within the rosary.

The author's emphasis on "quiet" is important as I know when I rarely say the rosary, I'm unable to disconnect from the world and focus just on the rosary or the mysteries. This is something I'll try to work on.

Thank you NetGalley and Loyola Press for an e-copy of THE HEALING POWER OF PRAYING THE ROSARY to review.

I rate THE HEALING POWER OF PRAYING THE ROSARY four out of five stars.

Whether we are battling an autoimmune disorder or spiritual malaise, many of us find ourselves in need of healing. Conventional methods may be found lacking, so we turn to non-traditional means of bringing hope back into our lives.

Author Gary Jansen has produced a new work which offers a fresh perspective on healing. His book, The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary, demonstrates how this meditative prayer can help resolve what ails us.

While miraculous healings may not be in our future, the time-tested Rosary offers the hope of bringing a sense of wholeness into our lives. Jansen combines science with spirituality in a way that can give us comfort amid the trials we face, whether they be physical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual.

As a devotee of the Rosary, I greatly appreciate Jansen's work in making this beloved devotional practice even more desirable for people of all walks of life.

Read The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary and find your life transformed!

This book is a great advocate of using the Rosery in our modern times. When we have so much noise and busyness assaulting us daily, this book encourages us to to slow down and take a moment with a time-tested prayer.

The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary by Gary Jansen is a truly insightful and inspirational guide. Whether you are one who has been doing it for years or just learning what it is all about, Gary’s gentle and relatable approach offers insight and encouragement for all. It starts off explaining the history and rationale, but not just in a cold, clinical way. Gary offers his own experiences and insights, using language that is understandable and relatable. Gary provides various graces, benefits, and blessings one might experience while praying the rosary. There are literal step-by-step instructions and recommendations offered throughout. I found it be refreshing and applicable and would recommend to anyone who is asking questions or simply appreciates hearing experiences from a well-informed fellow Christian.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Absolutely love praying the rosary and enjoyed this take on spirituality and scientific fact. Being a healthcare professional, I enjoyed learning about this connection greatly! Wonderful book to help you grow spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Since 2020 I've been using the rosary as a form of meditation. When saw this I knew I had to read it ! The take away got from it is exactly how I feel. I love that personal stories that were included and how logical the writer explained each scenario. The mysteries are a treat added in. Thank you to the author. This was such a wonderful find.

This is a really neat book for people that are familiar with the rosary as well as people just getting to know this amazing prayer. It offers a lot of practical advice. I really enjoyed the parts where it talked about how to incorporate the rosary into your busy day. The part about doing deep breathing exercises while praying was also very useful. As someone who suffers from anxiety and PTSD this offered a new way to approach the rosary. Great job using medical evidence as well! A big thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the arc!!