# The Patriotic Rosary: A New Crusade
*2021-01-05*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke introduce the “Patriotic Rosary,” a prayer initiative aimed at supporting the United States through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and discuss the political stakes of upcoming elections.

## Opening Prayer

Bill and John begin with a prayer to the Blessed Mother, asking for her protection and intercession. They invoke the Holy Trinity and express confidence that Mary will hear their petitions.

## Why a Patriotic Rosary?

The hosts explain that this “new crusade” will not use weapons but the rosary, prayed together on Zoom. The Patriotic Rosary moves through each of the 50 states, dedicating a decade to each, starting with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. They plan to condense the hour‑long devotion into a 30‑minute Zoom session on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

## Political Context

Bill stresses the urgency of prayer as the nation faces a critical election. He warns that the country could shift toward socialism or communism if Democrats succeed in overturning the Constitution. He mentions concerns about Supreme Court Justice Roberts and the need for Catholics to pray for leaders such as President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Georgia senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.

## Georgia Senate Race

The conversation turns to the Georgia Senate runoff. Bill critiques Reverend Raphael Warnock, noting scandals and his past invitation to Fidel Castro, and argues that Warnock’s positions threaten religious freedom and gun rights. He urges listeners to support the incumbent Republican candidates, emphasizing the stakes for religious liberty and the Constitution.

## Freedom Under Attack

John reflects on broader cultural attacks on First Amendment rights, citing censorship of their previous podcasts and restrictions on recording equipment. They link these actions to a larger pattern of media and governmental control, including pandemic measures they view as overreach.

*Prayer, especially the Patriotic Rosary, is presented as the most powerful weapon Catholics have to defend their faith and freedoms in these turbulent times.*