Greg and Jennifer explain why they started praying all 15 mysteries every day, and how that simple change has brought more peace, surrender, and clarity to their marriage and work.

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Greg shares how St. Louis de Montfort's writings, especially The Love of Eternal Wisdom, encouraged him and Jennifer to avoid treating the Rosary like a checkbox. De Montfort's claim that there is no better way to establish the reign of Jesus Christ than by uniting vocal and mental prayer through the 15 mysteries is the key. Jennifer talks about hearing another married couple was doing this every day, and how that made the idea feel possible. That, combined with de Montfort's meditations changed the way they pray the Rosary.

They also talk about what happened once they stopped trying to control the outcome of their prayers. Instead of using the Rosary to push one heavy intention, they began handing it all to Mary and trusting her to dispense the graces as she saw fit. Greg connects that surrender to a surprising stretch of fruitfulness in Rosary Army, from the new School of Mary launch to a possible pilgrimage in the footsteps of de Montfort. They also share how this month of praying together has brought greater peace, more unity in their marriage, and a stronger sense of what Rosary Army is really for: helping people pray the Rosary every day.

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Greg's Latest Book (God Doesn't Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom):

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Timestamps

00:00 Why de Montfort keeps pressing on them
04:15 Solomon's prayer and continuous prayer
07:40 Why they started praying all 15 mysteries
09:13 Jennifer's catalyst from another apostolate
13:34 When the Rosary became a checkbox
16:14 De Montfort's meditations and the fruits of each mystery
22:17 Letting go of one heavy intention
26:41 What changed in their marriage and ministry
28:25 A de Montfort pilgrimage opens up
40:25 The new card going into every free Rosary

Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about Servant of God Michelle Duppong, an ordinary young woman whose life, death, simple invitations, deep faith, and surrender to God draw countless people to Jesus.

Greg and Jennifer talk with Patti Maguire Armstrong about writing Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering and why Michelle's story impacted them so much while narrating Patti's audiobook. We discuss the way Michelle invited people, loved them, and trusted Jesus to do the rest. Patti shares how Michelle's efforts to become a FOCUS missionary, getting turned down, getting little support to do her work, and how God still managed to convert countless others through Michelle's YES.

They also talk about Michelle's temperament, her desire for marriage, her six years as a FOCUS missionary, and the ripple effect of her witness after her death. Greg points out a common problem for many Christians: most of us overthink evangelization when maybe the first step is just an invitation. We talk about Michelle's simple solution to align your will to God's and keep going.

Links from this Episode:

• [BOOK] Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering by Patti Maguire Armstrong
• Patti's Website

Free From Rosary Army:

• Free All-Twine-Knotted Rosaries
• School of Mary
• Audio Rosary Podcast
• Video Version of this Episode

Subscribe to the Podcast:

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Greg's Latest Book (God Doesn't Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom):

• Download Free Sample Chapters
• Buy on Amazon
• Buy on Audible
• Buy from Sophia Institute Press

More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits:

• Rosary Army Mobile App
• Greg's serialized novel
• Contact & Speaking Engagements

Timestamps

00:00 Why this book mattered
02:28 Patti's background and meeting the Duppong family
08:27 Michelle was ordinary and all in
11:29 Greg on Michelle's way of evangelizing
15:03 FOCUS, rejection, and perseverance
21:03 What Michelle's parents gave their kids
24:32 Her vocation, dating, and Jesse
35:25 Would Michelle want this attention?
40:13 Patti on writing only what God asks
48:14 Does impact always show up?

Protestants ask why Catholics pray to Mary. Catholics may ask: when do you pray to Mary, and when do you pray to Jesus? The answer for both is simpler than you may think.

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An email from from a men-o-paused man relating to last week's take on menopause, and how it impacts both sides in a marriage.

Then Greg and Jennifer tackle a question from School of Mary: when should you ask Mary for help, and when should you go straight to Jesus? They break down "to Jesus through Mary," the humility of approaching the King through the Queen Mother, and the communion of saints as a real "we're in this together" way of praying. It ain't complicated, folks. In fact, it's quite beautiful.

Free From Rosary Army:

• Free All-Twine-Knotted Rosaries
• School of Mary
• Audio Rosary Podcast
• Video Version of this Episode

Subscribe to the Podcast:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts

Greg's Latest Book (God Doesn't Hate Me After All – Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom):

• Download Free Sample Chapters
• Buy on Amazon
• Buy on Audible
• Buy from Sophia Institute Press

More From Rosary Army and Greg & Jennifer Willits:

• Rosary Army Mobile App
• Greg's serialized novel
• Contact & Speaking Engagements

Timestamps

00:00 A husband writes in about menopause
01:33 "Wait… we're on a gravel road"
03:14 Marriage is a sacrament—so we talk about real marriage
04:29 Jennifer: a new way to love your spouse
05:40 Rip the Band-Aid off: hard talks can strengthen marriage
06:09 Big family news: a graduation and a job
11:00 School of Mary is rebuilding from zero
13:20 The question: Mary or Jesus?
15:52 "To Jesus through Mary" (Queen Mother)
24:31 Build your "prayer posse" (communion of saints)