Do you have 20 minutes for God?
That’s the question I always ask myself when praying the Rosary seems like ‘a lot’. The answer, of course, is yes.
When I was younger, it used to feel like a chore. My mind wandered. I daydreamed about whatever personal drama I was in the middle of. The TV and radio … background noise.
My never ending to-do list was always on my mind. I would start strong, get through a decade or maybe two, and then forget what mystery I was even on.
But the older I got, the more I realized that is exactly why the Rosary is so important. The world constantly wanted my attention, and the Rosary taught me to give it back to God.
It is a practice that reminds me to slow down, to refocus, and to root myself in my Catholic identity.
We live in an age of noise. Constant scrolling, constant stimulation, constant distraction. The Rosary, in its simplicity, is my answer.
It pulls my restless mind into reset. It is the ultimate act of living with intention. It slows my soul down and reconnects me with God.
Why the Rosary Supports Mental Health
In a world that rewards constant doing, the Rosary invites me to simply be.
Psychologists recommend mindfulness and breathwork to ease anxiety. The Rosary naturally offers similar benefits.
Long before mental health became a modern topic, the Church already gave us this gift. It slows my heart rate, calms my thoughts, and anchors my emotions in something eternal.
The only other times I feel such peace is in Mass or in the stables riding my horse.
The Rosary as Slow Living
The Rosary is the truest form of slow living. Not the aesthetic version that fills social media feeds, but the authentic one … the quiet, holy art of slowing down.
Slow living says, “Make time for yourself.”
The Rosary says, “Make time for God, and He will restore you.”
When I pray, I feel my thoughts slow down. The tightness in my chest eases. My constant inner dialogue quiets.
The Rosary does not just give peace. It teaches peace. And in a world that confuses busyness with purpose, that is a grace beyond measure.
3 Ways To Pray the Rosary in a Distracted World
1. Start small, but start daily
I do not have to pray all five decades at once. I begin with one. Consistency builds discipline. Even a single decade prayed with focus is more powerful than a rushed Rosary.
“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:1
2. Create sacred space
I turn off notifications. I light a candle. I place a holy image nearby. I give my senses something reverent to focus on. My environment reminds me that prayer is sacred time.
“When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret.” — Matthew 6:6
3. If I have to, I pray on the go
Although I try, I do not need a perfect atmosphere to pray. I sometimes say my Rosary while walking, on the subway, or even driving.
God meets me where I am, and Mary walks with me there. I do not feel guilty for praying in motion. Grace travels with me.
“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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