Prayers of the Rosary
Sign Of
The Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator
of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit. born of the Virgin Mary,He
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the
dead; he ascended into Heaven sits at the right hand of God,
the Father almighty; from there he will come 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
Our Father, who art in Heaven; hallowed by 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
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed art thou among 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
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy
Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be,
world without end, Amen.
O My Jesus
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those
in most need of thy Mercy. Amen.
Hail, Holy
Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our
sweetness and our hope.
To thee 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 towards
us,
And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of they
womb, Jesus.
O clememt. O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Mysteries of the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
Said on Mondays and Saturdays.
- The Annunciation (Humility) Luke 1:26-38
The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing she is
to be the Mother of God
- The Visitation (Charity) Luke 1:39-56
Elizabeth greets Mary: "Blessed art Thou amoung
women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!"
- The Nativity (Poverty) Luke 2:1-20
The Virgin Mary gives birth to the Redeemer of the
World.
- The Presentation (Obedience) Luke 2:22-39
The Blessed Mother presents the Child Jesus in the
Temple
- Finding in the Temple (Piety) Luke 2:42-52
The Blessed Mother finds Jesus in the Temple.
The Luminous Mysteries John
8:12
Said on Thursdays.
- The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan John 1:29-34
The heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares
Jesus the beloved Son
- The Wedding Feast at Cana John 2:1-11
The first of the signs, when Christ changes water into
wine and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks
to the intervention of Mary, the first among believers.
- The Announcement of the Kingdom Matthew 4:17
Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls
us to conversion and forgives the sins of all who draw
near to Him in humble trust.
- The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-8
The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face
of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles
to "listen to him."
- The Institution of the Eucharist (food for our salvation) Matthew
26:26-30
Christ offers his body and blood as food under the
signs of bread and wine, and testifies "to the end" His
love for humanity, for whose salvation He will offer Himself
in sacrifice.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Said on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- The Agony in the Garden (Contrition) Luke 22:39-44
At Gethsemane, Jesus prays as He contemplates the sins
of the world.
- The Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) Matthew 27:26
Jesus is cruelly scourged until His mortified body
could bear no more.
- Crowning with Thorns (Courage) Matthew 27:28-31
A crown of thorns is placed on the head of Jesus.
- Carrying of the Cross (Patience) Luke 23:26-32
Jesus carries the heavy cross upon His shoulders to
Calvary.
- The Crucifixion (Self-Denial) Matthew 27:33-50
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies after hours of
agony.
The Glorious Mysteries
Said on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- The Resurrection (Faith) Matthew 28:1-20
Jesus rises glorious and immortal, three days after
His death.
- The Ascension (Hope) Luke 24:50-51
Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection.
- Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love) Acts 2:24
The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the Apostles.
- The Assumption (Eternal Happiness)
The Blessed Mother is united with her Divine Son in
Heaven.
- The Coronation (Devotion to Mary)
Mary is gloriously crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.
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