The Rosary, St. Dominic & a Path to Purity w/ Gabriel Castillo | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
January 6, 2026
Understanding the Power of the Rosary
In this Godsplaining podcast episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress interviews Catholic evangelist Gabriel Castillo about the power of the Rosary, the legacy of St. Dominic, and how praying the Rosary can help Catholics grow in spiritual purity, devotion, and daily Christian life. They discuss traditions surrounding the Rosary, including its roots in the Dominican order and how meditation on the Mysteries shapes a deeper relationship with Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The conversation covers practical insights for prayer life, historical perspectives on the Rosary’s development, and ways believers can integrate this prayer into modern challenges of faith and purity.
More on Gabriel Castillo
Who is Gabriel Castillo?
Gabriel Castillo is a Catholic lay evangelist, author, speaker, and youth minister known for his strong emphasis on the Rosary, Marian devotion, and living a sacramental Catholic life. He serves in parish youth ministry while also reaching a wide audience through digital evangelization, including his popular YouTube content, podcasts, and speaking engagements across the country. Gabriel openly shares his conversion story and how praying the Rosary helped him overcome personal struggles and grow in holiness. He is the author of The Power of the Rosary and the founder of True Faith TV, using media, teaching, and testimony to encourage Catholics—especially young people and families—to deepen their relationship with Christ through Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gabriel Castillo’s personal story shape his ministry?
His ministry is deeply shaped by his own conversion and struggles with sin, which he speaks about openly. This gives his teaching credibility and allows him to connect with people who feel stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to begin a serious prayer life.
What is unique about Gabriel Castillo’s approach to the Rosary?
Rather than presenting the Rosary as a distant or purely traditional practice, Gabriel emphasizes it as a practical, daily prayer that directly supports conversion, purity, spiritual discipline, and perseverance in faith.
What role does Marian devotion play in his teaching?
Gabriel presents devotion to Mary not as an end in itself, but as a clear path to deeper union with Christ, highlighting Mary’s role in leading believers toward holiness, obedience, and trust in God.