"Ding-dong, ding-dong, come to the Rosary, come to the Rosary," the bells call for the last time.
The church is already full. The painting of the Immaculate on the altar is all illuminated amidst the candles. The bell by the sacristy rings. The service begins.
Our Father..., Hail Mary..., Hail Mary....
A comforting balsam descends upon the hearts, a ray of hope appears again in desperate souls.
The poor, the weary, those who are bend under the burden of their worries, of their tribulations and crosses, are reassured in their certainty of not being orphans, of having a Mother who is aware of their suffering, who sympathizes with them, consoles them and helps them. They know they will still have to suffer for a while, but that their reward will follow, an eternal, infinite reward...they are aware that only in Him can their souls find rest, and that everything else is too small for them...
"Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world..." "under Your protection..." the words resound throughout the church. It is a song that bursts froth form the heart and binds the hearts of the children to the heart of their Mother. The recitation is now over, the lights go off and those who were present return happily to their houses, enjoying a blessed peace in their hearts, their spirits strengthened.
- From Stronger Than Hatred, pg. 79 (SK 1002)
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