The research shows that praying the Rosary correlated positively with reduced depression and increased optimism about the future. And higher levels of Rosary prayer correlated with increased empathy.

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A new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to Eastern-inspired meditation techniques.