The Way of the Rosary encourages Catholics to see the Rosary as more than just a prayer, but as a guide through daily life.
Kicking off the month of the Rosary, Ascension has released The Way of the Rosary: A Journey with Mary Through Scripture, Liturgy, and Life. This new title walks with Catholics as they learn how to deepen their relationship with Jesus through the Blessed Mother.
In her debut title with Ascension, author Shannon Wendt, CEO of chewslife.com and homeschooling mother of 8, encourages readers to intimately and intentionally pray the Rosary and incorporate its mysteries into their daily lives through the lens of Scripture, Liturgy, and daily life.
Drawing on Scripture, the wisdom of the Church’s liturgy, and Shannon’s personal journey through suffering and renewal, The Way of the Rosary illuminates the way Mary desires to accompany each of her children as they encounter the mysteries of the Rosary.
Written with clarity and compassion, this book helps Catholics deepen their devotion to the Rosary through:
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Scripture-rich reflections that connect each mystery of the Rosary to the life of Christ and the experiences of everyday life
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Liturgical insights that show how the Rosary flows from the prayer of the Church
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Personal encouragement to help readers walk the path of faith
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A practical guide to making the Rosary a way of living daily life with Jesus and Mary
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And more!
Shannon Wendt comments on her hopes for readers as they journey through her book, “The Way of the Rosary is a living journey of prayer! This isn't about learning new facts about the Rosary or perfecting our prayer routine, it's about learning how, and why, walking with Mary through Scripture, Liturgy, and our daily lives is, as St. Louis de Montfort teaches, the surest, straightest, and most perfect path to Heaven!”
The Way of the Rosary is the perfect companion to other Ascension titles including Pocket Guide to the Rosary, Whispers of Mary, and The Rosary in a Year Prayer Guide, as well as children’s titles Learn to Pray My First Hail Mary and My First Interactive Rosary Book.
The Way of the Rosary is available at www.AscensionPress.com.
Praise for The Way of the Rosary
“Shannon Wendt has mapped a beautiful journey along the way of the Rosary. She weaves a magical fabric of Scripture, Tradition, and practical, daily wisdom. In the end, she leaves us all with a delightful eagerness to say, with her and all the saints, ‘let us begin.’”
–Fr. David Michael Moses
Roman Catholic priest, musician, and founder of the Pilgrim Rosary project
“Not only does Shannon teach us how to pray the Rosary, she shows us how to live it. Rooted in Scripture, rich in theology, and grounded in everyday life, this integrated approach draws out the Rosary’s beauty and power, bringing the sacred into the ordinary in practical, inviting ways.”
–Heather Khym
Author, co-host of the Abiding Together podcast, and co-founder of Life Restoration Ministries
“Shannon’s heart for the Rosary—and for the everyday Catholic trying to cling to Christ—is so evident in these pages. As I read The Way of the Rosary, I felt both convicted and comforted: convicted to pick up my rosary again with renewed zeal and comforted by her reminder that it’s not about perfection, but about faithfulness. This book doesn’t just teach the Rosary—it helps you fall in love with Jesus through Our Lady. Shannon makes it feel possible and powerful to pray in the midst of ordinary life, and that is an invaluable gift. I’m so grateful for this call to rediscover the Rosary and to let it change me.”
–Jenna Guizar
Founder and creative director of Blessed Is She
“The Way of the Rosary helped me fall in love with Our Lady all over again. It opened my eyes to salvation history through the mysteries and helped me experience the Father’s love in a way I never had before. The real-life stories made it feel so relatable and invited me to reflect on my own littleness in the light of Christ.”
–Taylor Buckley
Director of influencer and brand marketing, Hallow
“The Way of the Rosary is more than a book—it’s a spiritual companion for those who long to deepen their relationship with Christ through the heart of his mother. Each page pulses with history and insight, reminding us that the Rosary is not a relic of the past but a living, breathing means of encountering God today.”
–Lisa Wheeler
Wife, mom, and founder and president of Carmel Communications
“Shannon beautifully reveals the power and depth of this treasured Catholic prayer, showing how it’s not just a tradition—but a lifeline. Through Scripture, the liturgy, and real life, it brings the Rosary to life in a way that’s accessible, moving, and deeply convicting. You’ll walk away convinced that praying the Rosary daily isn’t just ‘a good Catholic thing to do’ but that it will truly change your life.”
–Mari Wagner
Catholic content creator, podcast host of Ever Be, and founder of West Coast Catholic
About the Author
Shannon Wendt is the founder and CEO of chewslife.com and The Way of the Rosary community, an author, speaker, business coach, wife, and homeschooling mother of eight. She is also the inventor of the Excuse-Proof Rosary Bracelet. Through her deeply personal journey, including the sorrow of miscarriage, Shannon inspires others to journey with Our Lady through the mysteries of Christ's life as we journey through the mysteries of our own lives, a journey that leads us, ultimately, deeper into the Heart of Jesus.
About Ascension
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