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The Most Holy Rosary

New in 2022 Living in Imitation of Christ A Scriptural Rosary about Men for Men

Priest Prophet King Three Scriptural Rosaries

"In the Beginning..." A Scriptural Rosary According to the Pentateuch

Pearls of Peace A Rosary Journey through the Holy Land

Speak, Lord, I am Listening A Scriptural Rosary Book

Psalter of Jesus and Mary A Scriptural Rosary according to Psalms and Proverbs

New, Revised Ed. in 2023The Suffering Servant's Courage A Scriptural Rosary based on the Virtue of Fortitude and Courage

From Genesis to Revelation Seven Scriptural Rosaries

The Sanctity of Life Scriptural Rosary CD

"A prayer so easy and yet so rich deserves to be rediscovered ... Rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the Liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives."

Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 43,
St. Pope John Paul II, Oct. 16, 2002


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    • Speak, Lord, I am Listening
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    • Living in Imitation of Christ
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    • Pearls of Peace
    • The Suffering Servant's Courage
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    • Psalter of Jesus and Mary
    • "In the Beginning..."
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    • From Genesis to Revelation
  • Eucharistic Adoration
    • In His Presence
  • Chaplets
    • His Sorrowful Passion
    • Seraphim and Cherubim
  • Novena
    • Sanctify my Heart
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Living in Imitation of Christ
A Scriptural Rosary about Men for Men
[$6.00]



by Christine Haapala
Pocket size (4" by 6 1/2") prayer book.
104 pages with original illustrations.
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From the author's note in this prayer book

From the Middle Ages, the Rosary has been promoted as a powerful intercessory prayer. ...

I was asked to write a scriptural rosary about men for men. The irony in this request is that as an author of twelve scriptural prayer books, seven of which are scriptural rosaries, I should have thought of this idea myself. However, the Holy Spirit brings special people into your life to witness to you, so you can witness to others. At first glance, the reader might be concerned about repetition in this prayer book, especially if you have prayed my other prayer books. However, this meditation prayer book is wholly new and holy original.

Does a scriptural rosary about men for men necessarily mean that a Marian prayer will become less Marian? On the contrary, Mary always points to Jesus. Mary, infused with extraordinary humility, will be guiding us to the foot of the Cross and through the gates of Heaven.

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Author's Note: Each of these holy men are paired with a Rosary mystery to show how in their life they imitated Jesus or his Blessed Mother Mary. Many, dare I say all, were devoted to Our Lady's Rosary, praying it daily and had it on their lips as their dying breath. It is not our intention to give a complete life story, just a glimpse. These holy men are on track for sainthood. If you are in a need of a miracle, look no further for help.
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The Psalter of Jesus and Mary A Scriptural Rosary according to Psalms and Proverbs [$4.00]



by Christine Haapala and Illustrations by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Pocket size (4" by 6 1/2") prayer book.

This Scriptural Rosary presentation includes selections from Psalms and Proverbs with the prayers of the 20 mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. 96 pages and includes 47 illustrations from both the Old and New Testament.
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150 Hail Marys and 150 Psalms:
What is the Connection?

from St. Louis de Montfort's SECRET of THE ROSARY

SIXTH ROSE: MARY'S PSALTER


"EVER SINCE Saint Dominic established the devotion to the Holy Rosary up until the time when Blessed Alan de la Roche re-established it in 1460, it has always been called the Psalter of Jesus and Mary. This is because i It has the same number of Angelic Salutations as there are Psalms in the Book of the Psalms of David. Since simple and uneducated people are not able to say the Psalms of David the Rosary is held to be just as fruitful for them as David's Psalter is for others."

from the Author's Note in this prayer book

"For many centuries, the Most Holy Rosary consisted of fifteen decades prayed in three groups of mysteries - the Joyful, the Sorrowful, and the Glorious. St. Pope John Paul II recommended an additional set of mysteries, the Luminous. ... For some, the addition of the Luminous Mysteries may cause concern because of the departure from tradition ... Rather we should be renewed and energized by the addition of these new Luminous Mysteries, looking forward to a revitalization of the praying of the Most Holy Rosary ... This pocketsize book includes the Psalms Scriptural Rosary from From Genesis to Revelation: Seven Scriptural Rosaries. To unveil the new Luminous Mysteries in light of Scripture, we selected meditations from the thirty-one Proverbs, the wise words of Solomon."
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Priest Prophet King
Three Scriptural Rosaries [$20.00]


by Christine Haapala
This is Christine Haapala's twelfth Scriptural prayer book.

Iconography from the Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton, MA

128 pages, full color, 6" by 9" prayer book.

From the Author's Note: In 2017, the 100th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady at Fatima, I finished this set of three Scriptural Rosaries. In a small way, this prayer book responds to the 100-year old message of Our Blessed Mother, "to pray the rosary for the conversion of Russia." ...

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ppkpriest Sample Mystery Meditations from Priest Scriptural Rosary

  • The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
  • The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
  • The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion
  • The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth
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    Sample Mystery Meditations from Prophet Scriptural Rosary


  • The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
  • The Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
  • The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration
  • The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning of Thorns
  • The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth
  • ppkking Sample Mystery Meditations from King Scriptural Rosary

  • The Third Joyful Mystery: The Nativity
  • The Second Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
  • The Third Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
  • The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
  • The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
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    "In the Beginning..."A Scriptural Rosary according to the Pentateuch [$7.00]


    by Christine Haapala
    Illustrations by Christine Parson and Kristiina Ujueta

    (6" by 9") prayer book.

    64 pages and includes 18 illustrations from both the Old and New Testament.
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    In her eleventh Scriptural prayer book, Christine Haapala reveals another view of the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary through meditations from five books of Moses - the first books of the Bible - the Pentateuch. “In the beginning...” is a unifying theme to meditate on the entirety of the Gospels as reflected in the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. This book, “In the Beginning…”, updates Book 1: The Pentateuch in From Genesis to Revelation. The Our Father meditations are selected from Sacred Scripture verses that focus on “In the Beginning…”. The Hail Mary meditations are selected from the Pentateuch [Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy]. Additional verses are selected from the Catholic Old Testament books of Wisdom and Sirach. All new meditations for the Luminous Mysteries were selected for this book.
    Prayer Sample Mysteries
    joy luminous sorrow glorious
    Joyful Luminous Sorrowful Glorious
    from the Author's Note in this prayer book

    Fifty years ago, the crew of Apollo 8 read from the Book of Genesis as they orbited the moon. Astronauts Bill Anders, Jim Lovell, and Frank Borman recited Genesis chapter 1, verses 1 through 10. They started with “In the beginning, God created…” and they concluded with “God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth.” ... Like those astronauts some fifty years ago, who recited the words “In the beginning…,” we too know that the God who has no beginning, gave us the breath of life and formed our world out of nothing. ...

    In the 1990s, I wrote From Genesis to Revelation. This prayer book was a collection of seven scriptural rosaries based on selections from the entirety of Sacred Scriptures. ...

    A Scriptural Rosary simplifies, yet spiritually edifies, the meditation process of the praying of the Most Holy Rosary. A Scriptural Rosary is a conversation with God. ...

    Pope Saint John Paul II in his 2002 Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae recommended praying a new set of mysteries called the Luminous Mysteries. The Luminous Mysteries filled in the chronological gap from the Fifth Joyful Mystery with Jesus as a boy of twelve to the First Sorrowful Mystery when Jesus begins His Passion in the Garden of Gethsemane. ...

    ... Over the years, I have had many requests to update the Seven Scriptural Rosaries in From Genesis to Revelation with meditations for the Luminous Mysteries.

    Psalter cover First, in 2004, Psalter of Jesus and Mary A Scriptural Rosary according to Psalms and Proverbs updated Book 4: The Psalms in From Genesis to Revelation. ... To unveil the new Luminous Mysteries in light of Scripture, I selected meditations from the thirty-one Proverbs, the wise words of Solomon.

    Next, in 2009, Pearls of Peace A Rosary Journey through the Holy Land updated Book 6: SS Peter and Paul in From Genesis to Revelation. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI declared a Jubilee Year of St. Paul from June 2008 through June 2009. I ... New St. Paul reflections were selected for the Luminous Mysteries. Keeping with the theme of Jesus’ life on earth, this prayer book was illustrated with photography from the Holy Land.

    in the Beginning coverNow, in 2019, I focus on the theme of Creation and how “In the beginning...” is a unifying theme to meditate on the entirety of the Gospels as reflected in the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary. ...



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    Pearls of Peace A Rosary Journey through the Holy Land [$13.00]



    by Christine Haapala, Author of the Best Selling Children's Scriptural Rosary
    Speak Lord, I am Listening

    Holy Land Photography
    by Rev. Gary Coulter

    Diocese of Lincoln
    www.frcoulter.com

    96 full-color pages
    74 Photographs from the Holy Land
    6" by 9"

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    In her ninth Scriptural prayer book, Christine Haapala reveals another view of the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary through meditations from the Gospels and the Epistles of St. Paul. This book is enriched by the stunning photography of Rev. Gary Coulter, Diocese of Lincoln, who led two pilgrimages to the Holy Land and documented these spirit-filled journeys through photography.

    Pray the 4th and 5th Sorrowful Scriptural Decades. Download PDF

    More photography and scriptural decades.

    Spiritually walk in Jesus' footsteps by praying the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary and meditating on the accompanying Holy Land photography. Follow the Holy Family from Bethlehem to Nazareth to Jerusalem. Walk with Jesus, his Blessed Mother, and his disciples to places, such as, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Temptation, Mount Tabor. Pray along the the Way beginning with the Garden of Gethsemane, climbing the Via Dolorosa, and standing at the foot of the cross on Calvary.
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    Speak, Lord, I am Listening A Rosary Book [$12.00]


    See Speak, Lord in Spanish.

    by Christine Haapala and Illustrations by Gus Muller
    64 Pages; Full Color
    3 Times on the Catholic Best Seller's List for Children
    as compiled by Catholic Book Publisher's Association

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    This Scriptural Rosary prayer book presents the richness of the Sacred Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary in terms that children can visualize and understand. Gus Muller's watercolors use the full palette of color expression to explore the depths of the agony of Christ crucified and reach the heights of the Blessed Virgin Mary's glorious reign as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Christine Haapala's succinct and most apt meditation selections yield a wealth of spiritual insight into the mysterious events of the lives of Jesus and Mary. The Scriptures and watercolor illustrations coupled with the prayers of the Most Holy Rosary provide a rich meditation platform for teaching prayer and devotion to Jesus and Mary.
  • Ideal for Holy Communion age children, perfect for children of all ages
  • Engaging and brilliant watercolors appeal to even the younger non-readers
  • Short, relevant, large text Sacred Scripture verses for each Our Father and Hail Mary in the Most Holy Rosary
  • Scriptural references provide opportunity to discuss each mystery in further depth
  • Full text of the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Fatima Prayer on each page allows each child to focus on praying
  • Each mystery of the Most Holy Rosary fits on two full pages of this large 9 by 11 book
  • Good resource to use in RCIA to introduce the Rosary to new Catholics
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    The Suffering Servant's Courage [$6.00]


    New revised edition. Convenient Pocket-size format. New lower price.
    by Christine Haapala and Illustrations by Gustave Dore
    4 " by 6 1/2"; 96 pages; 36 illustrations.

    Align your sufferings with those of Christ and His Blessed Mother.

    This prayer book integrates poignant Sacred Scripture verses about courage and fortitude, the prayers of the twenty mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, and 28 illustrations from the inspired artistry of the 19th century Catholic illustrator Gustave Dore. Perfect meditations for everyone who wants to pray and unite their sufferings with the sufferings of Christ.

    (2nd Edition with Luminous Mysteries)
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    From Genesis to Revelation: Seven Scriptural Rosaries [$10.00]


    by Christine Haapala and Illustrations by Christine Parson

    (5 1/2" by 8 1/2")
    286 pages and includes 15 illustrations from both the Old and New Testament.
    An Encyclopedia of Rosaries
    This is the first Scriptural devotional Christine Haapala wrote. Now in 2nd edition, this is the most extensive collection of Scriptural Rosaries you will find in one book - Seven in All. One for each day of the week. Each Scriptural Rosary contains a thematic set of 150 Bible quotations that are specially selected to accompany and illuminate meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary from the books of the Old and New Testament.
    This is a prayer book you will love to use often.

    Special Note: This Scriptural Rosary does not include the Luminous Mysteries.
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    from the Author's Note, The Psalter of Jesus and Mary

    "For many centuries, the Most Holy Rosary consisted of fifteen decades prayed in three groups of mysteries - the Joyful, the Sorrowful, and the Glorious. St. Pope John Paul II recommended an additional set of mysteries, the Luminous. ... For some, the addition of the Luminous Mysteries may cause concern because of the departure from tradition ... Rather we should be renewed and energized by the addition of these new Luminous Mysteries, looking forward to a revitalization of the praying of the Most Holy Rosary ... This pocketsize book includes the Psalms Scriptural Rosary from From Genesis to Revelation: Seven Scriptural Rosaries. To unveil the new Luminous Mysteries in light of Scripture, we selected meditations from the thirty-one Proverbs, the wise words of Solomon."
    Four Books inspired by From Genesis to Revelation: Seven Scriptural Rosaries. These Scriptural Rosary books include the Luminous Mysteries.
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    from Book 4: Psalter of Jesus and Mary A Scriptural Rosary according to Psalms and Proverbs from Book 1: "In the Beginning..." A Scriptural Rosary according to the Pentateuch from Book 6: Pearls of Peace: A Rosary Journey through the Holy Land

    from Books 3, 5, and 7: Priest Prophet King: Three Scriptural Rosaries
    Three Days
    Reflections for the First Glorious Mystery -
    The Resurrection

    Duplettes are two Biblical scenes drawn as one. This prayer book includes 15 original duplettes.

    See all 15 of the Duplettes.

    Numerous times Christ referred to Himself fulfilling prophesies, such as, just as Jonah spent three days in the belly of a whale so He would spend three days in the bowels of the earth. 1 Cor 3:13; Dan 3:88; Is 43:2; Jn 2:19,21; Jon 1:14-15; Jon 2:1-2; Jon 2:3, 6-7; Lk 11:29-30; Mt 12:39-41; Mi 7:19-20; Tob 13:2
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    The Sanctity of Life Scriptural Rosary CD [$17.50]


    Like a conversation with God, His message from over 200 specially selected Sacred Scripture verses is intertwined with the prayers of the Most Holy Rosary. God's Message of the dignity and sanctity of life evokes a profound understanding and belief in His promise of eternal life. Gentle, piano music enhances meditation.
    2nd Ed. includes the Luminous Mysteries; Double CD with 16 page booklet; 2 hrs 21 mins of prayer, song, and music.

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    Pray a Scriptural Decade
  • The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity
  • The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Institution of the Eucharist
  • The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion
  • The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

    Includes four songs from the composer and soprano Nancy Scimone
  • Magnificat
  • Beautiful Jesus
  • I Take Your Body
  • Salve Regina
  • Great Gift for your Pro-Life Ministry.

    How did this unique Rosary come about?
    In December, 1997, Christine Haapala heard the Gospel selection "[Herod] ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under ..." Mt 2:16 Since January would mark the 25th anniversary of Roe vs Wade, she wrote this Scriptural Rosary to promote God's message of life and to ask forgiveness for the national scourge - the sins of abortion. By collaborating with Nancy Scimone, award-winning composer and soprano, the 1st Edition of the Sanctity of Life Scriptural Rosary was released in January, 2000, under the Saint Gabriel Media label. Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae recommended an additional set of mysteries be prayed during the Most Holy Rosary. The Luminous Mysteries "bring out the Christological depth of the Rosary." In this newest release, we again collaborate with Nancy Scimone and she not only composed new melodies for these Mysteries of Light, she also leads us in praying them.

    What are Rosary Messages of Life?
    The Joyful Mysteries focus on life and how "In [God's] hand is the soul of every living thing" Job 12:10 and "the fruit of the womb [is] a reward" Ps 127:3

    The Luminous Mysteries focus on living the Catholic Sacramental Life - we reflect on the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders during the Fifth Luminous Mystery - Do this in memory of me." Lk 22:19 and "You are a priest forever." Heb 7:17

    The Sorrowful Mysteries give us the strength and courage to accept God's will in suffering and death, when we say like Christ did in the Garden of Gethsemane - "still, not my will but yours be done" Lk 22:42

    The Glorious Mysteries allow us to hope in God's promise of eternal life - "Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." Rv 2:10
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