Rosary Graces

 October is the month of the Rosary. I recently finished praying the 54-day rosary novena. I've noticed every time I pray in the car, such as the rosary, I feel some sort of protection. There have been a few instances where I have been protected while driving from a potential car accident. I believe it's the protection of Our Lady and my guardian angel. 

I specifically remember after going to confession one Saturday, I was driving home and praying the rosary. The light turned green for me to turn left, and as I was turning, a car was also coming straight on. It happened so fast and suddenly, I could barely make out what was happening. The car was going straight as I was turning (but I had the right of way, and the driver was driving through a red light!) I couldn't believe it, but somehow, someway we didn't crash into each other. I really felt like my guardian angel was protecting me and my car as I was turning. I could see the driver's face in disbelief and shock, her hand covering her opened mouth and feeling so bad and sorry, realizing that she was driving through a red and could have injured or rather killed me instantly. 

I was in sheer disbelief and as well as gratitude. Grateful for having gone to confession just minutes prior and also for happening to be praying the rosary in that moment. There have been other instances while on the roadway as well where I felt like it was a close accident that didn't happen due to prayers and Our Lady's protection. 

There's this car rosary my sister gifted me when she visited New Orleans, and it has an image of Our Lady protecting the roadway. I find that a beautiful reminder while driving amidst sometimes crazy drivers. 

I want to continue to pray the rosary daily, as a way to stay united and in love with Our Lady of the rosary as well as to contemplate and pray for specific intentions in our world, churches, communities and families.