THE HOLY ROSARY

a prayer guide

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy SIGN OF THE CROSS Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the be, world without end. Amen. Holy Spirit. Amen. APOSTLES' CREED FATIMA PRAYER I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin have most need of your mercy." Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day HAIL, HOLY QUEEN He arose again from the dead. He ascended into Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! our life, our heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the everlasting. Amen. blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! OUR FATHER V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. Our father, who art in heaven; hallowed by Thy name; R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Christ. heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us Let us pray. O GOD, whose only begotten Son, by His our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the us, and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that evil. Amen. meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy HAIL MARY Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy same Christ Our Lord. Amen. womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayers of the Rosary

THE LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY V. Lord, have mercy on us. R. Christ, have mercy on us. V. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven: -- Have mercy on us. (repeat at end of each phrase.) God, the Son, Redeemer of the world: God, the Holy Spirit,: Holy Trinity, One God,: Holy Mary, -- Pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.) Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of good counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Saviour, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel of honor, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of Heaven, Morning star, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners,

Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors,

Queen of Virgins, Queen of all Saints, Queen conceived without Original Sin, Queen assumed into Heaven, Queen of the most holy rosary, Queen of Peace.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. v. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. r. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, unto us Thy 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 Thine eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Luminous Mysteries (The Mysteries of Light) Thursday The Joyful Mysteries First: The Baptism in the Jordan: The voice of the Monday, Saturday Father declares Jesus the beloved Son. First: The Annunciation: The Archangel Gabriel Second: The Wedding at Cana: Christ changes water "announces" to Mary that she shall conceive the Son of into wine, his first public miracle. God. Third: The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Jesus Second: The Visitation: Mary visits her cousin calls to conversion (cf. Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. all who draw near to him. Third: The Nativity: Jesus is born. Fourth: The Transfiguration: The glory of the Fourth: The Presentation: Mary and Joseph "present" Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ. Jesus in the Temple where they meet Simeon. Fifth: The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus offers Fifth: The Finding in the Temple: After losing Him, the first Mass at the Last Supper with his apostles, Mary and Joseph find young Jesus teaching the Rabbis establishing the sacramental foundation for all Christian in the Temple. living.

Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

The Sorrowful Mysteries Tuesday, Friday First: The Agony in the Garden: Jesus sweats water oand blood while praying the night before his passion. Second: The Scourging at the Pillar: Pilate has Jesus whipped. Third: The Crowning with Thorns: Roman soldiers crown Jesus' head with thorns. Fourth: The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus meets His mother and falls three times on the way up Calvary. Fifth:The Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies before His mother and His apostle John.

The Glorious Mysteries Wednesday, Sunday First: The Resurrection: Jesus rises from the dead. Second: The Ascension: Jesus leaves the Apostles and bodily "ascends" to heaven. Third: The Descent of the Holy Spirit: The Apostles receive the Holy Spirit in tongues of fire in the upper room with Mary. Fourth: The Assumption: Mary is taken bodily-assumed--into heaven by God at the end of her life here on earth. Fifth: The Coronation: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.