The religion Mary was born into
What is Judaism
The meaning of the word 'rosary" is rose...
What is garden
She is associated with the "Miracle of the Sun" where the sun appeared to spin, change colors, and fall towards the earth. She also refers to herself as "Lady of the Rosary" to the three shepherd children to whom she appears.
Who is Our Lady of Fatima
He was at the foot of the cross with Mary when Jesus died
Who is St. John
Feast day of St. Juan Diego
What is December 9
When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple, this person said to Mary: "Behold, this child is destined for the rise and fall of many in Israel..."
Who is Simeon
The month that we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary
When is October
This apparition appeared to St. Bernadette 18 times with a rosary and yellow roses and told her to dig in the ground, which became a healing spring
Who is Our Lady of Lourdes
He is quoted as saying the rosary is his favorite prayer; marvelous in its simplicity and its depth.
Who is St. John Paul II
Now known as Mexico City, this was the name of the town where Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego
What is Tepeyac Hill
A term/name given to Mary by the Church because in saying yes to the Angel Gabriel and agreeing to be the Mother of God, she took on a special role and responsibility for mankind after the fall.
What is New Eve
Rosary beads can also be used to pray this chaplet
What is the Divine Mercy chaplet
In 1859, Mary appeared to Adele Brise in this state, which is the only approved Marian apparition in the USA: Our Lady of Champion
Where is Wisconsin
Calling the rosary "the weapon" against evil and "the ticket to heaven", he was almost always seen with rosary beads in his hand or on his arm and was known to pray the rosary 30 - 50 times a day
Who is Padre Pio
When St. Juan Diego presented the roses to the bishop, this happened
What is the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared on his tilma
The Ark of the Covenant in Rev. 11:19 refers to this person
Who is the Virgin Mary
The rosary as we know it was given to this Saint in a vision in 1214
Who is St. Dominic
In 1973, Our Lady appeared to Sister Agnes in Akita, Japan, advising her to pray the rosary for priests, bishops, and the pope. 2 years later the statue of the Blessed Virgin began to do this
What is weep (for the next 6 years and 8 months for a total of 101 occasions)
Our Lady instructed St. Catherine Laboure in France to make this medal in her honor.
What is the Miraculous Medal
In addition to the fact that they were found blooming on a barren, snowy hill, this made the roses miraculous.
What is the fact that they are not native to Mexico
By referring to herself as this in the gospel of Luke, Mary demonstrates her complete acceptance of and obedience to God's will for her life
What is "handmaid of the Lord"
The Luminous Mysteries were added to the rosary by St. John Paul II in this year (within 3 years)
When is 2002
This apparition of Mary had 5 requests including praying the rosary daily and fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays
Who is Our Lady of Medjugorje & Herzegovina
At the age of 12, Mary appeared to him and showed him two crowns: white for purity and red for martyrdom. When asked if he would accept them, he said yes.
Who is St. Maximilian Kolbe
This part of Our Lady of Guadalupe's clothing shows that she is anticipating the birth of God's only son
What is the dark ribbon above her womb? (The Spanish expression is encinta, "adorned with ribbon."