Nice read. Anti-Catholic sentiment is a thread that runs through American history. Remember that some did not vote for JFK because he was Catholic, and were even more anxious when he went to visit the Pope.
A study of the Rosary is a lesson in the power not only of prayer, but of Our Lady. The victory at Leponto in 1571 has been described as a victory of Our Lady and the Rosary.
I think there is a very good reason why she told the children at Fatima that everyone should pray the Rosary every day.
Thanks!