The Rosary lives on after 200 years

The legacy of Pauline Jaricot continues through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies, known in Australia as Catholic Mission. The faithful gathered at the Church of Saint-Nizier in Lyon, where her tomb is located, to pray and reflect on the enduring legacy of the Living Rosary.

Born in 1799 and the youngest of seven children, an illness affected her speech and movement. She began to lead a life of intense prayer, and on Christmas Day, 1816, she took a vow of perpetual virginity. Over time her health slowly improved and Catholic missionary work became her focus. Her work eventually led to the founding in 1822 of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, dedicated to supporting missionary efforts worldwide.

Pauline Jaricot died aged 62 in 1862.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation commented on the “missionary dimension of the Rosary”, referring to the prayers that make up each decade. “I believe it is called the ‘Living Rosary’ because it is meant to form living communities that live their Christian mission,” he said.

The celebrations served as a strong reminder of the importance of coming together as sisters and brothers in Christ, united in prayer and committed to building the Kingdom of God. Inspired by Pauline Jaricot’s vision of prayer leading to action, Catholic Mission continues this work of connecting Australian Catholics with needy communities globally.

Catholic Mission asks for Australians to support the Church in Myanmar with many families facing ongoing civil unrest and displacement. More details about supporting the church in Myanmar and to make a tax-deductible donation before June 30, visit www.catholicmission.org.au/myanmar

Article source: Catholic Mission.

Feature image: Blessed Pauline Jaricot.

Image: Children participating in the Ecological Farming Project supported by the Missionaries of St Paul in Myanmar.

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