Rosary

"The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary." ‑ St. Francis de Sales




Praying the Rosary


Opening:

On the Crucifix: Sign of the Cross & Apostles' Creed

On the single bead: Our Father

On the next three beads: Hail Mary

On the single bead: Glory Be & (Optional) Fatima Prayer


For each of the five decades (Sets of 10 beads):

First: Announce the Mystery (See Mysteries below)

Second: Our Father

On the 10 beads: Hail Mary

Finally: Glory Be & (Optional) Fatima Prayer


Closing:

First: Hail Holy Queen

Second: "Pray for us, O holy Mother of God that we may be made worth of the promises of Christ."

Third: "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 while 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."

Last: Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel & Sign of the Cross


Mysteries


When announcing a mystery, use the format "The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation"

Joyful: Mondays, Saturdays & Sundays in Advent

1st: The Annunciation

2nd: The Visitation

3rd: The Nativity

4th: The Presentation in the Temple

5th: The Finding in the Temple


Luminous: Thursdays

1st: The Baptism in the Jordan

2nd: The Wedding Feast at Cana

3rd: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

4th: The Transfiguration

5th: The Institution of the Eucharist


Sorrowful: Tuesday, Fridays, & Sundays in Advent

1st: The Agony in the Garden

2nd: The Scourging at the Pillar

3rd: The Crowning with Thorns

4th: The Carrying of the Cross

5th: The Crucifixion


Glorious: Wednesdays & Sundays

1st: The Resurrection

2nd: The Ascension

3rd: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

4th: The Assumption of Mary

5th: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven


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,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into Heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

from thence 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 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


Hail, Mary, full of grace,

the Lord is with thee.

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

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 our sins,

save us from the fires of hell;

lead all souls to Heaven,

especially those in most need of Thy mercy.


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 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.


Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel


St. Michael the Archangel,

defend us in battle.

Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.

May God rebuke him,

we humbly pray,

and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,

by the Power of God,

cast into Hell Satan

and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.


Amen.