The Most Holy Rosary

LEARN TO PRAY THE ROSARY

The Sign of the Cross

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. 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

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.

The 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.

The 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.

The Fatima Prayer (Oh My Jesus)

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.

The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Leader then proceeds with the five decades
First, he announces the series of Mysteries. They are as follows:
Joyful Mysteries said on Mondays and Thursdays and the Sundays from the First Sunday of Advent until Lent;
Sorrowful Mysteries said on Tuesdays and Fridays and the Sundays of Lent;
Glorious Mysteries said on Wednesdays and Saturdays and the Sundays from Easter until Advent.
Then he announces each mystery, saying e.g.:
"The First Joyful Mystery is the Annunciation..." and we ask for "The Virtue of Humility"

Joyful Mysteries

  • First Mystery: The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. - Humility.
  • Second Mystery: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. - Charity.
  • Third Mystery: The Nativity of Our Lord. - Love of poverty.
  • Fourth Mystery: The Presentation of Our Lord. - Obedience and purity.
  • Fifth Mystery: The Finding of Jesus. - Seeking God's will.

Sorrowful Mysteries

  • First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden. - Contrition for sins.
  • Second Mystery: The Scourging. - Mortification.
  • Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns. - Mortification of pride.
  • Fourth Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross. - Patience.
  • Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion. - Sacrifice.

Glorious Mysteries

  • First Mystery: The Resurrection. - Faith.
  • Second Mystery: The Ascension. - Desire for Heaven.
  • Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Ghost. - Zeal for souls.
  • Fourth Mystery: The Assumption of the Virgin. - Grace of a holy death.
  • Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Our Lady. - Devotion to Mary.

Salve Regina

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!

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray

Deus, cujus Unigénitus per vitam, mortem et O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, resurrectiónem suam nobis salútis ætérnæ praémia and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards comparávit: concéde, quaésumus; ut hæc mystéria of eternal salvation, grant, we beseech Thee, that sacratíssimo beátæ Maríæ Vírginis Rosário meditating upon these mysteries in the Most Holy recoléntes, et imitémur quod cóntinent, et quod Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate promíttunt, assequámur. Per eundem Christum what they contain and obtain what they promise, Dóminum nostrum. through the same Christ Our Lord.

Amen.