Pope Pius XII on the Rosary

"We well know the Rosary's powerful efficacy to obtain the maternal aid of the Virgin. By no means is there only one way to pray to obtain this aid. However, We consider the Holy Rosary the most convenient and most fruitful means, as is clearly suggested by the very origin of this practice, heavenly rather than human, and by its nature. What prayers are better adapted and more beautiful than the Lord's prayer and the angelic salutation, which are the flowers with which this mystical crown is formed? With meditation of the Sacred Mysteries added to the vocal prayers, there emerges another very great advantage, so that all, even the most simple and least educated, have in this a prompt and easy way to nourish and preserve their own faith." 

Encyclical On Reciting The Rosary

Pope Pius XII, September 15, 1951 

Ave Maria! What's not to love about the rosary? It's such a simple yet profound prayer, suitable for any age group and for every occasion imaginable. Most of the words come straight from Scripture, and the mysteries center on our Lord Jesus, Word made flesh and splendor of the Father. A rosary easily fits into any size pocket, purse, backpack, or whatever, plus it can even be worn on the wrist as bracelet. And if we ever neglect to take our rosary with us, we can use our ten fingers to mark off the ten Hail Mary's per decade. How great is that? Yes, Pope Pius XII sums up perfectly the beauty of the rosary: "all, even the most simple and least educated, have in this a prompt and easy way to nourish and preserve their own faith." Deo gratias! Thanks be to God!