Internist Dr. José Jorge Maya shared a video explaining, from his professional and personal experience, the health benefits of praying the Rosary and the changes it can bring to people’s lives.
On his Instagram account, Dr. Maya noted that many people were surprised to see him praying the Rosary in his latest video. Many left supportive comments about the practice.
“As a doctor, I wanted to look into the literature to see what benefits praying the Rosary can bring to your health,” he explained.
Among the benefits highlighted by Dr. Maya are a reduction in respiratory and heart rate, which allows for “better synchronization between the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.”
“There are changes in blood pressure, and the blood becomes much more oxygenated. This not only provides a feeling of calm and well-being, but has also been linked to health benefits,” he said.
Dr. Maya emphasized that the Rosary helps people feel better:
“In qualitative studies, this has been proven: people who pray the Rosary regularly have a greater perception of well-being, peace, and fulfillment than those who don’t pray it daily.”
Although he acknowledges that the scientific evidence is still insufficient to recommend it formally as a medical practice, he clarified that, on a personal level, his conclusions “are very different.”
“As a person, I can tell you that since I began praying the Rosary almost daily, I have found not only the peace and well-being that the studies mention, but I have also found answers, comfort, and faith.”
Finally, he offered some advice to those going through difficult times:
“If you are going through a difficult situation, where you feel fear, uncertainty, or doubt, don’t hesitate to entrust it to God: pray a Rosary every day and let Mother Mary answer for you.”
The video quickly went viral on social media, gathering more than 37,000 likes in just one day. Users left messages thanking Dr. Maya for his testimony and sharing their own experiences of praying the Rosary:
- “I love it! You’re absolutely right. I’m a doctor too, and I pray the Rosary every day. It has changed my life.”
- “It is very nice to pray the Rosary even if you are not in poor health—you feel peace and tranquility 🙏.”
- “The best medicine is that which goes hand in hand with God. Thank you for this great example for many professionals. The Holy Rosary unites us, soothes us, and transforms our lives.”