You don't have to be religious to appreciate a Rosary.

Just because you're not religious, doesn't mean you can't find use in religious practice.

For example, for the past few months I've gotten into the habit of grabbing a rosary when I go for a walk. I can usually complete one round of beads by the time I finish. (That's over 50 "Hail Mary's, for those of you who don't know)

I'm careful to keep the beads hidden in my palm so that other people don't see them. To the casual observer, I'm just a guy walking along.

The odd thing about this practice is that I am not a very good Catholic. I only go to church a half-dozen times a year, and I don't believe in 99% of church dogma.

For example: My attitude toward the church sanction against pre-marital sex is: It isn't "pre-marital" if you don't plan to get married.

For me, the rosary isn't about religious experience, it's about meditation.

I've tried Buddhist and Muslim prayer beads, it isn't the same. Perhaps 12 years of Catholic school somehow prevents me from getting the same enjoyment from another religions beads?

In any case, I find the sacrament of the Rosary a useful religious practice. I suggest you try it.

Read counterpoint here.

Tags: rosary - prayer - Catholic - non-religious - meditation

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