Question 198 – Is it more beneficial to pray the Holy Rosary in Latin?

Interview Organization: The Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima
Interviewer Name: Christopher P. Wendt
Date: May 13, 2023
If praying the rosary in Latin is difficult, it's perfectly fine to pray in your native language. The key is to pray daily. While Latin is sacred and holds special value, the most important factor is your focus and attention. You can pray piously in any language if you maintain inner focus.
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Transcript:

Well, if praying in Latin is difficult for you, then pray in your mother tongue. The important thing is that you pray the rosary daily. If Latin is challenging, you can pray the rosary in your native language. Latin is a sacred language of the Church.

Is it more beneficial to pray the rosary in Latin?

It depends on your level of attention. You may become distracted while praying in Latin, but you can also pray very piously and attentively in your mother tongue. It depends on your inner focus. However, Latin has its own special value because of its sacredness.