Interview with Bishop John Armitage

Rosary on the Coast, Great Britain

The first recorded words of Our Lady in the Annunciation shows us a women of faith, who when presented with Gods Will in her life was at first “deeply troubled” but the assurance of the Archangel Gabriel not to be afraid because “nothing is impossible for God” led her to open her heart and say yes to God. Her last recorded words are “Do whatever he tells you”.

The Rosary enables us to reflect on the events of the life of Our Lady’s Son, and to share in her joy that her son become our Saviour.

When we are troubled and afraid, we shall find joy and courage as we seek to “do whatever he tells us”. The Rosary Around the Coast is an act of faith in troubled times, asking for the protection and motherly care of the women who stood at the foot of the Cross.

This simple public act of faith intercedes for all Gods people, that they may share with us the cause of Marys joy, Jesus Christ our Saviour.

God bless

+ Mgr John Armitage,
Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Great Britain