100-Hour Continuous Rosary Prayer Honors Mother Mary

The Carmelite Sisters of St. Thérèse (CTC) of the Vimala Province in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, South India, held a 100-hour continuous Rosary prayer from October 21 to 25 in honor of Mother Mary. Now in its fifth year, the spiritual event carried the theme “Satan cannot touch those who pray the Rosary.”

The celebration opened on October 21 with the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Christuraj, Secretary of Diocesan Schools of the Chengalpattu Diocese, who described the Rosary as “a bond that unites us with Mother Mary and a shield that protects us.” Around 30 sisters and laypeople joined in the opening Mass.

Subsequent days featured daily Eucharistic celebrations by various priests. Fr. Eustachius, Vicar General of Chengalpattu Diocese, celebrated Mass on October 22, reflecting on the motherhood of Mary. On October 23, Fr. Paula Jayakumar, General Manager of Madha TV, emphasized the power of the Rosary and the faith it inspires. On October 24, Msgr. G.J. Antonysamy, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Madras–Mylapore, reminded participants that “the Rosary is the strength of our lives.”

Throughout the 100 hours, day and night, sisters and lay faithful prayed the Rosary without interruption. Among those who participated were the Vincent de Paul Sisters, Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sacred Heart Home residents, and Capuchin priests. The flickering candles before the statue of Mother Mary symbolized the faith, hope, and peace that permeated the gathering.

The event concluded on October 25 with a solemn Mass presided over by Most Rev. Antonysamy Francis, Bishop of Kumbakonam. The celebration featured the crowning of Mother Mary and a joyful hymn of praise, “Long Live Mary.”

More than 300 faithful from parishes across Tamil Nadu took part in the five-day Rosary, which became a powerful experience of prayer, unity, and devotion, a living testament to the enduring faith of those who seek Mary’s intercession.