HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

THE PRAYERS OF THE ROSARY

ROSARY PRAYERS

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

THE OUR FATHER  (on the big beads or isolated single beads)
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  (on each of the 10 small beads; or the 10 beads packed together on the rosary string)
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.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

FATIMA DECADE PRAYER
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need.

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail 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 vale 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.
R.   Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
V.   That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray
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 upon 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

THE ROSARY RECITATION

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

Mondays
(Also said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)

1. The Annunciation

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Incarnation and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us all profound HUMILITY. Amen
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

2. The Visitation

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Visitation and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us perfect Charity towards our neighbour.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

3. The Birth of Jesus

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Nativity and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us Love of poverty and Love of the poor. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

4. The Presentation

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Presentation of The Child Jesus and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the gift of wisdom and purity of heart, mind and body. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Finding of Jesus in The Templeand through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of true conversion for ourselves and all the sinners of the whole world. Amen
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

Thursdays throughout the year

1. The Baptism of Our Lord.

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Baptism of Our Lord and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace to perfectly live our baptismal vows and the life of our consecration. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)

O my Jesus...

2. Jesus manifests himself at Cana.

By the merits and character of this mystery of The manifestation of Jesus Christ at Cana in Galilee and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of healing to ailing marriages and increase our faith in Mary's intercession. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)

O my Jesus...

3. Jesus proclaims The Kingdom of God.

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Proclamation of The Kingdom of God by Jesus Christ and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of holiness required to become true sons and daughters of God's Kingdom on earth. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)

O my Jesus...

4. The Transfiguration of Our Lord.

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Transfiguration of Our Lord and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of Sanctification and Transformation, individually and as a nation. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)

O my Jesus...

5. The Institution of The Most Holy Eucharist.

By the merits of this mystery of The Institution of The Holy Eucharist and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace to cherish The Most Holy Eucharist by receiving it worthily and by loving our priests and praying for them. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)

O my Jesus...

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES 

Tuesdays and Fridays 
(Also said on Thursdays, Fridays and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)

1. The Agony in the Garden

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Agony in The Garden and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us perfect sorrow for our sins and the virtue of perfect obedience to His will. Amen
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

2. The Scourging at the Pillar

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Scourging at the pillar and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of total mortification of our senses. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

3. The Crowning with Thorns

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Crowning with Thorns and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of a true contempt for the world. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

4. The Carrying of the Cross

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Carrying of The Cross and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of patiently carrying our crosses in imitation of Christ. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

5. The Crucifixion

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Crucifixion and death and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of love of the cross as well as a holy death and may he apply mercy to those in the agony of death. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES 

Wednesdays and Saturdays 
(also Sundays from Easter until Advent)

1. The Resurrection

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Resurrection and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of a lively faith. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

2. The Ascension

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Ascension and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of firm hope and great longing for heaven. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost

By the merits and character of this mystery of Pentecost and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of wisdom to know divine truths, the grace to love and practise them and to encourage others to follow suit. Amen
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary and through Her powerful intercession with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant us the grace of true devotion to Mary to help us live and die in perfect and true holiness. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...

5. Mary is Crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth

By the merits and character of this mystery of The Coronation of The Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven and earth and through the powerful intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary with all Her saints, may The Lord Jesus Christ grant the grace for all to know, love and honour Mary and to acknowledge her maternal assistance as the surest, and easiest way to Christ's Heart. Amen.
Our Father...(One time)
Hail Mary...(10 times)
Glory be...(One time)
O my Jesus...