''The Power of the Rosary'' is a book on

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themes by Reverend Albert J. M. Shamon. The book revolves around the topic of

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via the

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. It builds on the fifteen rosary promises and extends the discussion to the present day. It discusses that the rosary has been featured prominently in the context of several

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s such as those in

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and

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. It also recounts many anecdotal incidents regarding the rosary, ranging from religious and political prisoners in China to every day Catholics.

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* Rev. Albert J. M. Shamon, ''The Power of the Rosary'', CMJ Publishers, 2003. Catholic spirituality Rosary Catholic devotions Books about Catholicism 2003 non-fiction books {{RC-book-stub

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