 goes back that far but in some way or another it was not at all uncommon to invoke the intercession of our lady in various ways i hope that's helpful to you and by the way if you want to read up on the rosary although i don't have this information in front of me you can access the catholic encyclopedia online and just go to the article on the rosary and it'll give you far more information uh thank you let's go to barbara now in grand rapids michigan good morning barbara welcome