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By Shaun McAfee, Catholic Exchange, August 8, 2025
Shaun McAfee was raised Protestant but at 24, he experienced a profound conversion to the Catholic Church with the writings of James Cardinal Gibbons and modern apologists. He is the author of Filling Our Father’s House (Sophia Institute Press), among other books, and holds a Masters in Dogmatic Theology. As a profession, Shaun is a veteran and warranted Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has served in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. …
Author’s Note: Saint Dominic and the Rosary is a beautifully illustrated, faith-filled journey for children ages 7 and up. Through warm storytelling and vibrant art, young readers will discover the life of St. Dominic, the power of prayer, and how the Rosary can bring them closer to Jesus and Mary. With meditations on each set of Mysteries and step-by-step instructions for praying the Rosary, this book is the perfect introduction to one of the Church’s most beloved devotions—inviting kids not just to learn, but to pray. It is available in hardcover, e-book, and a beautifully narrated audiobook.
As the Church celebrates the feast of St. Dominic, we are reminded not only of the man—the preacher, the founder, the father of the Order of Preachers—but also of the weapon he wielded in defense of truth: the Holy Rosary. Although its exact origins are in disagreement with some historians, what is beyond dispute is the Rosary’s deep association with Dominic and his mission to confront the great heresies of his time, especially the Cathars, or Albigensians, whose dualistic worldview threatened the foundations of Christian belief.
