Johann+, Personally, I've never prayed the Rosary...not in my particular tradition. I have discovered in recent years the Orthodox prayer rope and I do regularly pray the Jesus Prayer. Also, not that I really care, but I agree with Bill+ that Scripture does seem to suggest that Mary did go on to have more children. Having said that, I've always pitied Mary: no other woman has had her sex life debated as thoroughly as she! I'll pass on Louise's email to the other wives. Diane won't be able to make it...she'll have to look after Paul and take him to his soccer game that day. Hopefully, the others will be able to attend. Mark+