THE ROSARY

The Order of Prayers: The Rosary begins with the Apostles Creed, followed by one Our Father, three Hail Mary (traditionally offered for an increase in faith, hope, and charity for those praying the Rosary), a Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer. Next come five mysteries, each comprising one Our Father, ten Hail Mary, a Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer. Conclude with the litany and Hail Holy Queen.

The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again. He ascended to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen. (3 times)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Fatima Prayer:
O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

One Mystery followed by:
Our Father … (1), Hail Mary … (10), Glory be … (1), and Fatima Prayer.

The schedule of reciting mysteries:
Monday – Joyful
Tuesday – Sorrowful
Wednesday – Glorious
Thursday – Luminous
Friday – Sorrowful
Saturday – Joyful
Sunday – Glorious

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation: The Archangel Gabriel “announces” to Mary that she shall conceive the Son of God.

2. The Visitation: Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist.

3. The Nativity: Jesus is born.

4. The Presentation: Mary and Joseph “present” Jesus in the Temple where they meet Simeon.

5. Finding Jesus in the Temple: After losing young Jesus, Mary and Joseph find him teaching the Rabbis in the Temple.

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The Baptism in the Jordan: The voice of the Father declares Jesus the beloved Son.

2. The Wedding at Cana: Christ changes water into wine, his first public miracle.

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Jesus calls to conversion (Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him.

4. The Transfiguration: The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ.

5. The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers the first Mass at the Last Supper with his apostles, establishing the sacramental foundation for all Christian living.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. The Agony in the Garden: Jesus sweats water and blood while praying the night before his passion.

2. The Scourging at the Pillar: Pilate has Jesus whipped.

3. The Crowning with Thorns: Roman soldiers crown Jesus’ head with thorns.

4. The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus meets His mother and falls three times on the way up Calvary.

5. The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies before His mother and His apostle John.

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection: Jesus rises from the dead.

2. The Ascension: Jesus leaves the Apostles and bodily “ascends” to heaven.

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit: The Apostles receive the Holy Spirit in tongues of fire in the upper room with Mary.

4. The Assumption: Mary is taken bodily, assumed into heaven by God at the end of her life here on earth.

5. The Coronation: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Litany With Biblical Quotations

Lord, have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us, Christ, hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Sprit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Holy Mother of God, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Mother of Christ, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother of divine grace, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother most pure, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother most chaste, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother inviolate, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother undefiled, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother most amiable, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother most admirable, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother of good counsel, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother of our Creator, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mother of our Savior, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Virgin most prudent, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Virgin most venerable, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Virgin most renowned, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Virgin most powerful, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Virgin most merciful, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Virgin most faithful, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-34)
Mirror of justice, pray for us. (Lk.1:48)
Seat of wisdom, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Cause of our joy, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Spiritual vessel, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Vessel of honor, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Vessel of singular devotion, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Mystical rose, pray for us. (Song of Songs 2:12, 5:13 Ex. 25:31)
Tower of David, pray for us. (Song of Songs 4:4)
Tower of ivory, pray for us. (Song of Songs 7:4)
House of gold, pray for us. (1Kings 6:21-22)
Ark of the covenant, pray for us. (Deut.31:9, Gen 7:7, 7:23)
Gate of heaven, pray for us. (Jn.10:10, Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Morning star, pray for us. (Rev 2:28, 22:16, Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Health of the sick, pray for us. (Lk.1:39-45, Jn.19:25-27, )
Refuge of sinners, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us. (Jn.2:1-11)
Help of Christians, pray for us. (Jn.2:1-11)
Queen of Angels, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Prophets, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Apostles, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Confessors, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of Virgins, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen of all Saints, pray for us. (Ps.45, Lk.1:31-34, Mt.1:23)
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us. (Lk.1:28)
Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us. (Lk.1:28, 1:31-34 )
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us. (Lk.1:31-33, Mt.1:23)

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. (Jn.1:29)
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Let us pray: Grant, we beseech you, O Lord God, unto us your servants, that we may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sadness, and enter into the joy of your eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

LEADER: Pray for us O Holy Mother of God,

ALL: That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.

LEADER: Let us pray.

ALL: O God, whose only begotten Son by his life, death, and Resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant we beseech thee, that meditating on these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.