Is wearing the Rosary to show Catholic solidarity and also to show support for religious freedom a misuse of the Rosary?  I’ve done a little research and the answer is… it is O.K. — seriously! What does the Church say? The Rosary is a sacramental whose purpose it is to “prepare men to receive the fruits of the sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life.”  (Catechism #1677) .  This is a very open ended “purpose” I think with the intention of allowing some freedom in the use of the Rosary. The word “sanctify” does hold the use of it in check to a holy or religious intent. I want to make it clear that I am only advocating for CATHOLICS to wear the Rosary…