Rick Private has posted a comments at Mark Shea's Catholic and Enjoying It.

Here's why the Holy Father is encouraging the Rosary now, in his own words:

<<40. The grave challenges confronting the world at the start of this new Millennium lead us to think that only an intervention from on high, capable of guiding the hearts of those living in situations of conflict and those governing the destinies of nations, can give reason to hope for a brighter future.>>

Please take the time to read Rick's remarks