DANA The Rosary Song 1993 (FoD103)

Just a spoonful of DANA helps the meditations go down, in a most delightful way! Thirty years ago in 1991 she released The Rosary, a multi-million-selling prayer CD featuring Fr Kevin Scallon CM, brother of her husband. Two years later the albums beautiful and timeless theme song, written by her and played regularly throughout the almost 90-minute work, was given its moment in the spotlight when The Rosary Song appeared on her Hail Holy Queen album in 1993. She sings and speaks about the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Glorious Mysteries (Luminous Mysteries were added to the Rosary in 1992 by Pope John Paul II. DANA updated The Rosary in 2003/5).

For visual entertainment a film clip is taken from the fascinating 1974 documentary Who is Rosemary Brown? It shows DANA and family attending a packed church service (name that church). Close-ups of her sitting next to her parents are mesmerizing.

dsmusicstore.com reveals how her novel way of presenting the Rosary came about:

"This 2-disc set contains the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries.

"In 1990 Servant of God, Patrick Peyton (the Irish Rosary Priest) asked Dana if she could write a theme song for his ministry “The Family Rosary Crusade”. This request inspired Dana to compose a unique setting for the Rosary, the first of its kind, with sung prayers, spoken meditations and teachings, that would teach the Rosary to those who did not know it and refresh the Rosary for those who already prayed it.

"As it was near the end of Fr Peyton’s life, he gave his blessing for Fr Kevin Scallon CM, to take his place in this recording. Fr. Scallon C.M. composed the beautiful meditations and teachings you will hear on this recording, he is also the founder of the “The Intercession for Priests” in Ireland, now a worldwide ministry.

"Since the release of this Rosary recording it has touched millions of lives throughout the world. Countless people have shared the spiritual comfort, healing and gift of conversion they received as they prayed this prayer with Fr Kevin and Dana. Such is the power of the rosary!

"Dana and Fr Kevin Scallon CM have dedicated this recording of The Rosary to the memory of Servant of God Patrick Peyton. His famous motto, ‘’The Family that prays together, stays together’’, was used to promote the Rosary as a powerful family prayer throughout the world. In turn, Dana and Fr Kevin Scallon C.M. have continued to promote the Rosary as a powerful family and personal prayer.

"The millions of people who have heard this recording love it and are spiritually uplifted by it.

"This recording contains all four mysteries on two CDs, for easy listening at home or when travelling. It has sold over 5 million copies to date. Available on CD & MP3 Download"

Trivia: How good is The Rosary? Here's just a few of the many comments on Amazon.com:

"Pauline Lalonde
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rosary with Dana & Fr. Kevin Scallon
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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I had one before and it was recently accidentally scratched in our vehicle, my heart was totally broken. I play it in the car or truck as I drive. It is very soothing, and a constant reminder. I can listen and pray along with their voices, they are very pleasant and comforting. This is "THE BEST" by far, "THE VERY BEST" CD on the HOLY ROSARY I have ever heard. I have even purchased one as a gift for a very dear friend, and she feels the same as I do about this CD. I am so pleased that Amazon has carried this item. Thank You."

"Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rosary
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2011
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This is a wonderful CD for every age. I use it daily on my drive to work, bought one for my 92 year old mother who listens on her cd player and bought one for my step-daughter to use on her way in to school. We all love it! I plan to buy more for gifts."

"B. Kluesner
5.0 out of 5 stars Rosary
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2010
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The Rosary CD with Dana & Fr. Scallon is the most beautiful Rosary CD available. I have had many other Rosary CDs, but none of them have the beautiful rhythm of this one. I play this every day for hours--it is very peaceful & contemplative. Beautiful rosary to be used for the dying."

"P. Klebes
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rosary CD
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2008
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I was very surprised by the beautiful singing voice of Dana. It added to the rosary. I would like to obtain a CD of just her singing. The voice's were very clear. I'm just sorry the Luminous mysteries are not included."

"Christopher Dwane
5.0 out of 5 stars The best rosary CD!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2007
The is my favorite rosary CD of all time!! It is so peaceful to recite the rosary to the calming voices of Dana and Fr. Scallon. You can feel the power of the God entering into the deep state of prayer that the CD helps put you in. It's like no other!"