cms@gatech.edu (03/20/91)
I have a request to make of our readers in the United Kingdom. I'm
very interested in the Anglican roots of the Rosary. I know that the
basics of the Rosary originated in the 9th century of Ireland from the
150 Psalms of David. I have heard that devotion to Mary (especially
Our Lady of Walsingham) is popular and very intense in the Church of
England (today among High Anglicans).
I was wondering if any of my fellow Anglicans in the Church of
England can help me with the English roots of the Rosary, including,
if possible, all the various kinds of Rosaries (I have about 50
different kinds myself, aside from the standard Dominican). This is a
personal project to me, and has been for a long time, but I have a
professional reason as well. I have written an article for "Studies
and Commentaries", a publication of the Society of Mary here in the
American Episcopal Church. I am in the process of revising it. One
of my problems, as one priest told me, is that most of my information
concerns the Roman Rite history and usage of the Rosary; I need more
information on the English side, not only English Roman Catholics, but
English Catholics in the Church of England today. The article is
primarily a history of the Rosary, however, I may pursue publication
of other aspects of the Rosary (mysticism, different forms, etc.) for
other publishers, so any help you can give me would be welcome.
If you can tell me the names of books that may be published
exclusively in the United Kingdom, that would certainly be a big help.
Thanks for your help in advance.
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Sincerely,
Cindy Smith
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