The Way of the Rose is an open-hearted, inclusive community of beings dedicated to the forgotten earth wisdom of the rosary… and to the Lady, by any name you like to call Her.
We are not affiliated with the Catholic Church or any other religions institution. Nor do we seek to build a new one. There are no priests or levels of mastery. Instead of lineages of power, we value circles of friendship. We support each other in praying for our heart’s desire.
It is a new way that is really an old way.
Come to a circle to connect and pray for your heart's desire
JUNE 28 1-3pm
Inner Space Yoga
2711 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
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The 5 Petals of Way of the Rose:
1. Circles are free. We may pass the hat to cover special expenses, but no contribution will ever be required. WOTR has no dues or fees for membership.
2. Circles are inclusive. Everyone is welcome at every meeting. We have affinity meetings (LGBTQ, Men’s Meetings, Special Novenas, etc.), but these are open. Anyone may attend.
3. We pray the rosary or a chaplet. We may adapt these or modify them for the purpose of a meeting, but the focus of our fellowship remains on Our Lady and Her beads.
4. We pray for our heart's desire. We do not support outside causes—religious, political, humanitarian, or otherwise—that might divert us from our own petitions.
5. Circles are leaderless. A member may sponsor a meeting, but there are no teachers, experts, or authorities. Once a meeting format has been established, any member may lead it.
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Why pray the rosary?
1. Connection to the Divine Feminine
As a folk tradition, the rosary was a way of hiding the Goddess in plain sight. The rosary as a spiritual devotion predates Christianity and has its roots in moon cycles, seed gathering, and the offering of rose garlands to the Great Mother.
2. Storytelling
The rosary is a story that invites us to tell our stories. From the songs of the troubadours to the unicorn tapestries, the Lady has always encouraged self-expression. In our “rosary circles” every voice is heard and valued.
3. An Ancient Solution to Stress
Letting go is easier with something to hold onto. That’s why “worry beads” exist in every culture. Simpler than meditation, the rosary leads bead by bead to a place of rest, renewal, and reconnection–effortlessly available to the overscheduled and overwhelmed.
4. A Community Garden for Growing Miracles
In our circles of prayer people have found love, healing, new work, homes, financial solutions, friendship, and a host of everyday surprises that defied their expectations. The rosary is a powerful way to reconnect with wonder and possibility.
5. Spiritual Guidance for Trying Times
Our Lady often appears before famines, plagues, wars, and genocide. Her presence is a reminder that whatever challenges confront us, She will hold on to us and never let us go. From epoch to epoch She guided our ancestors through ice ages, super eruptions, and upheavals of all kinds. In praying the rosary, we take her by the hand and acknowledge She is in charge…not us.
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Imagine the green darkness at the heart of the forest. Imagine the depth of the darkness of the night sky, stretching galaxy beyond galaxy until the stars disappear and there is nothing but dark matter. Listen, on the rocky shore, to the sound of the waves rolling in and placed within the dark body of the earth when we die. All around us is darkness and mystery.
The mysteries of the rosary are dark spaces.
Most religions offer codes, rules, and commandments. They shine the bright lights of thou shalt and shalt not into our lives. This is the truth. This is the beginning. This is the end. This is the dogma, this is the heresy, this is what you must believe. This is how you get enlightened.
The mysteries of the rosary lead us into the dark.
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Join us for a rosary prayer circle on JUNE 28 1-3pm at Inner Space Yoga in KCMO.
Hosted by Kayla Genevieve and Sol Obsidian
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To learn more about Way of the Rose and join one of the many other prayer circles that are hosted daily, visit
https://wayoftherose.org/
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