1st Decade (The Baptism of the Lord) / Come to the Water
2nd Decade (The Wedding Feast at Cana) / Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest
3rd Decade (The Proclamation of the Kingdom)/ Blest Are They
4th Decade (The Transfiguration)/ O God of Loveliness
5th Decade (The Institution of the Eucharist)/ Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
Hail Holy Queen (prayer)/ Salve Regina
Immaculate Mary
O Sanctissima
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Hail Holy Queen
Mother Dear, O Pray for Me
The Magnificat (Holy Is His Name)
Hail Queen of Heaven
INCLUDES ALL 20 DECADES OF THE ROSARY!!! Pope John Paul II declared 2003 the Year of the Rosary and announced a new set of decades to meditate on while praying the Rosary - they Luminous mysteries, also known as the Myster... more »ies of Light. This 2-disc CD contains all 20 mysteries - each preceded by a scripture meditation or short reflection, with instrumental background by David Phillips. One verse of a hymn is sung at the conclusion of each decade. Following the Rosary is medley of cherished Marian hymns including: Immaculate Mary * O Sanctissima * Hail Mary, Gentle Woman * Hail Holy Queen * Mother Dear, O Pray For Me * Holy is His Name * Hail Queen of Heaven. The same price as a single CD, this 2-disc set is a real value and a great way to inhance your prayer experience.« less
INCLUDES ALL 20 DECADES OF THE ROSARY!!! Pope John Paul II declared 2003 the Year of the Rosary and announced a new set of decades to meditate on while praying the Rosary - they Luminous mysteries, also known as the Mysteries of Light. This 2-disc CD contains all 20 mysteries - each preceded by a scripture meditation or short reflection, with instrumental background by David Phillips. One verse of a hymn is sung at the conclusion of each decade. Following the Rosary is medley of cherished Marian hymns including: Immaculate Mary * O Sanctissima * Hail Mary, Gentle Woman * Hail Holy Queen * Mother Dear, O Pray For Me * Holy is His Name * Hail Queen of Heaven. The same price as a single CD, this 2-disc set is a real value and a great way to inhance your prayer experience.
"By the way, the website listing of the name of the CD is misleading. It INCLUDES the mysteries of light (which earlier recordings did not), but it also includes the other mysteries. It is "The Complete Rosary".
I've listened to many recordings of the rosary and have listed three pleasant things that stand out in regard to this one:
The background music during the prayers is actually IN THE BACKGROUND. Wow! I have been annoyed many times with "background music" dominating, drowning out the dialogue or lyrics. So often on TV shows, movies, and CDs, I wish I could selectively increase the volume of the dialogue or turn down the background music. Although doing so is not possible with this recording either, it's also not necessary. This is such a refreshing change that I can even smile at the sometimes careless pronunciation: "Hell, Mary...." and "Give us this day our deli bread...." :~)
The second feature I like -- and this is just a personal preference -- is that the "call and response" form is not used. Rather, Mr. Kochis and (the woman whose name I don't remember) take alternate turns with entire prayers, one voice at a time.
Another nice feature of this version which surprisingly is not universally utilized is that the opening prayers (Apostle's Creed, Our Father, 3 Hale Mary's) are repeated for all four sets of mysteries, so if you want to pray just 5 decades rather than 20, you don't have to fumble around to get from the opening prayers to the day's decades."
A Must Have CD to Pray the Rosary
Gege from New York | New Rochelle, NY USA | 10/31/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm a non-catholic and recently taught myself to pray the Rosary. The CD is absolutely magnificent. Robert Kochis and Helena Buscema alternate reciting the msyteries. Each mystery is followed by song. A must for those who can use a little assistance to pray the Rosary. I've prayed daily while using the CD. Excellent for car use as well. Perfect for guided meditation. While the CD contains the Mysteries of Light versus the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries, I still find it an excellent purchase."
The power of the Rosary...
Barbara | Covina, CA USA | 04/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recently had a family crisis which left me numb and anxious. Robert's CD focussed my energies on praying the Rosary instead of worrying about my problems. And, of course, the Blessed Mother interceded for me and helped to get things back on track. If we could re-direct all of our negative energies on prayer, life would be instantly improved."
Mysteries of the Light
Carol A. Shubin | California | 05/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this CD! I use it for my Rosary group each month and find it to be soothing, inspiring and gives us all alot of Hope knowing the Blessed Mother intercedes for us. I highly recommend this CD."