In case you hadn't noticed, we're at war. We need a weapon. A powerful one. One feared by the Devil. Most of us already have one. It's called the rosary. And if wielded properly it cuts through the darkness like a light saber (especially if it's glow-in-the-dark:). In this special episode of The Art of Catholic, I interview Fr. Donald Calloway, author, speaker, and Vicar Provincial of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. He knows the rosary. In fact, he wrote a great book on it titled Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon. So I brought him in to give us all a greater appreciation for the history, beauty, and power of the "Bible on Beads." Among other things, we discuss: The miraculous origin of the rosary through St. Dominic The history of the Marian Psalter (which predated the rosary) How the horrific Black Plague shaped the rosary The epic defeat of the Ottoman Turks in the Battle of Lepanto (because of the rosary!) Why you should know a guy named Alan de la Roche The crucial role of England in preserving the rosary The indulgences associated with the praying the "Bible on Beads" All that and more in this jam-packed episode of The Art of Catholic. It's a show you don't want to miss. So grab your rosary (and your coffee) and join us! Hail Mary! God bless! Matthew What is an authentic Catholic life? Louder Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic covers topics like evangelization, redemptive suffering, what we can know about heaven, Sacred Scripture, prayer, the Eucharist, and more. But it also illuminates the final end toward which it's all ordered - divinity - real participation in God's divine nature! This book is a clarion call for spiritual growth proclaiming the transforming power of an authentic Catholic life. "A theological thrill ride that will leave you breathless and exhilarated by God's love. Matthew Leonard knows the Catholic faith and, even more impressively, he knows how to articulate it in a way few others can. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and get this book." Mark Hart, author, speaker, & Executive Vice President of Life Teen International "Full of biblical wisdom and practical insight, readers will be inspired and challenged to grow, and then motivated and empowered to go forth." - Dr. Scott Hahn, author, speaker, & Professor, Franciscan University of Steubenville Grab your FREE copy of my quick guide to deeper prayer 8 Ways To Jumpstart Your Prayer Life! It's an easy step-by-step guide to help you rocket to God! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't miss a show! Subscribe to The Art of Catholic by clicking this link and then clicking "View in iTunes" under the picture and then "Subscribe"!  Love the show and want more people to hear the Catholic faith? Leave a review by clicking here and then the "View in iTunes" button under my picture. This pushes the show up the rankings and puts it in front of more people. Android user? You can listen to The Art of Catholic on the Beyond Pod app from the Google Play Store.