Godsplaining The Rosary, St. Dominic & a Path to Purity w/ Gabriel Castillo
Jan 5, 2026
Gabriel Castillo, a Catholic lay evangelist and author known for his YouTube channel Gabi After Hours, shares his devotion to the rosary and its transformative power. He discusses his personal journey of conversion and the modern relevance of St. Louis de Montfort's teachings. The conversation explores the history of the rosary, its structure, and its role in deepening faith. Gabriel emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and how the rosary nurtures purity and spiritual growth in everyday life.
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Conversion Fueled By The Rosary
- Gabriel Castillo describes discovering the rosary as his 'oxygen' during a conversion from a sinful life.
- He read St. Louis de Montfort and felt the rosary gave him real freedom and spiritual consolation.
Rosary Serves Theosis Through Four Ends
- Gabriel argues the rosary is more than piety and may be 'the greatest prayer' outside the liturgy with multiple spiritual ends.
- He frames its goal as aiding theosis through sacraments, mental prayer, union of will, and a Marian dimension.
Rosary Developed Over Centuries
- The rosary evolved from Dominican practices linking the Psalter and angelic salutation, not a fixed one-time gift.
- Understanding that evolution helps explain later additions like the second half of the Hail Mary.
