IP#357 Gretchen Crowe – Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcast

In this episode of Inside the Pages, host Chris McGregor interviews Gretchen Crowe, Editorial Director for Periodicals at Our Sunday Visitor, about her book *Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II*. Crowe shares her motivation for creating the book, inspired by her earlier work *Why the Rosary? Why Now?*, and her desire to deepen the faithful’s connection to St. John Paul II’s profound devotion to the rosary. Drawing from his apostolic letter *Rosarium Virginis Mariae*, personal writings, and biographical insights, Crowe curates reflections that link each mystery of the rosary to the spiritual fruits championed by St. Louis de Montfort, while emphasizing John Paul II’s life as a model of holiness. The book, richly illustrated and spiritually layered, invites readers to experience a transcendent encounter with the late pope, not just as a historical figure but as a living intercessor. Crowe reflects on the joy and spiritual nourishment she found while writing, especially during her pregnancy and motherhood, and underscores the book’s relevance in today’s anxious world, where grounding in Christ through Mary and the saints is more vital than ever.