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The mental health benefits of the rosary

Thomas Philipp Reiter posts on the CNA on a recent scientific study

"In an era where mindfulness apps dominate smartphones and meditation studios populate urban corners, a new groundbreaking international study suggests that the ancient Catholic prayer practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to Eastern-inspired meditation techniques.

The research, published in the Journal of Religion and Health, also challenges assumptions made about traditional practices like the rosary, revealing surprising insights about who is actually praying the rosary in 2025."

Please head over to the CNA to read the full post

Question to ponder: How might praying the rosary help you?

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