15 students win first place in annual Family Rosary contest

Published: 2004-05-10

EASTON, Mass. (CNS) -- Family Rosary announced 15 first-place winners out of 3,200 entries from across the United States in its annual "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest that encourages students to express their faith through art, poetry, prose, video and photography. The entries depicted the contest's theme, "A Light Unto Others," chosen to highlight the "mysteries of light" suggested as additions to the rosary by Pope John Paul II. "The contest enables children of all ages to creatively express the Gospel message of love of neighbor as taught by Christ. Being light for others involves prayer and religious faith," said Holy Cross Father John Phalen, president of Holy Cross Family Ministries which includes Family Rosary, Family Theater Productions and other ministries. In addition to the "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest in the United States, separate competitions are conducted in Mexico, East Africa, Brazil, Peru, Ireland and the Philippines.

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