Many Catholics feel secretly guilty about the fact that they struggle with the Rosary. In this practical and contemplative book, Madeleine Carroll helps young people engage with the Rosary from an early age. With the help of reflections, illustrations, and an abundance of Scriptural material, Madeleine beautifully shows how this powerful Marian prayer is rooted not in mindless repetition but in loving meditation on the mysteries of Christ's life.”

–Clement Harrold
Columnist for The Catholic Herald

“This is an excellent book to inspire young Catholics to understand and meditate on the Rosary. The book deals fully with why we pray the Rosary as well as how to pray and how to make time to pray. A great guide to develop a love of the Rosary while avoiding pitfalls like distraction.”

–Clare McCullough
Founder of the Good Counsel Network

“In a time when many are searching for ways to help children enter more deeply into the life of prayer, this book offers something both beautiful and substantial. It introduces the Rosary with warmth, imagination and reverence, helping young readers not simply to say the prayers, but to ponder the mysteries of Christ with greater love and understanding. Drawing on Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and a rich sense of the Holy Land and the Gospel story, this book opens up the Rosary in a way that is accessible, engaging and spiritually nourishing. It will be a valuable resource for families, catechists and schools, and a gentle companion for children as they grow in friendship with Jesus and Our Lady. I warmly recommend it.”

–Rt. Rev. Bosco MacDonald
Bishop of Clifton

Help young Catholics discover the Rosary as a living prayer.

For many Catholics, the Rosary can feel repetitive or confusing. They might have a hard time staying focused. They may have learned the prayers but not know the meaning or how to bring it into their life in a real way. 

Designed for youth ages 10 and up, A Young Catholic’s Guide to the Rosary helps young Catholics not only learn how to pray the Rosary but experience it in a way that is engaging, meaningful, and personal. Inspired by the format of The Rosary in a Year podcast, this full-color prayer book builds a foundation for a lifelong love for this powerful devotion. 

Young Catholics (and adults, too!) will learn to enter into meditation with the Rosary through: 

• Insights into why and how to pray based on the chart-topping podcast The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR)
• Imaginative retellings of the mysteries of the Rosary and artwork to spark reflection 
• Thoughtful explanations and quotes from the saints that deepen understanding of the mysteries
• A Bible verse for each Our Father and Hail Mary to prayerfully connect the Rosary to God’s Word
• Complete instructions and all the prayers of the Rosary to build confidence in prayer time
• And more!

With space to write prayer intentions and practical guidance throughout, this is more than a prayer book. It is a companion for building a habit of prayer and helping young Catholics grow in relationship with Jesus through Mary.