HOW TO RECITE THE HOLY ROSARY
1. Make the Sign of the Cross saying “In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” And then
2. 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. He will come again in glory 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.”
3. Our Father: “Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be your name; your
kingdom come; your 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.”
4. Say three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Charity:
“Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among
women, And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother
of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” –
**x3 times**
5. Say the 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.”
6. Announce “The First Mystery –************” and then say the Our Father.
7. Say ten Hail Marys’ while meditating on the Mystery then
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.
Oh My Jesus (*Fatima prayer*)
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into
heaven, especially those in most need of your mercy. Amen.
8. Announce the next mystery, Our Father Then repeat step 7 for (2nd 3rd 4th & 5th
Decades)
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Mondays and Saturdays.
Sundays of Lent.
Sundays of Advent & Christmas.
1. The Agony in the Garden
1. The Annunciation
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
2. The Visitation
3. The Crowning with Thorns
3. The Nativity
4. The Carrying of the Cross
4. The Presentation
5. The Crucifixion
5. The Finding of Jesus in the
Temple THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
Wednesdays and Sundays
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES
Thursdays 1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
2. The Wedding at Cana
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom
Mary
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin
5. Institution of the Eucharist
Mary
Closing prayers
“Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we
cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs mourning and
weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy
toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Litany Of B. V. Mary
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ,- have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. - Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us
God the Father of heaven, - Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, - Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, - Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, - Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, - Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of mercy,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother of hope,
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 Savior,
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,
Comfort of Migrants,
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 Families,
Queen of Peace,
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,- Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, - Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, - Have mercy on us.
*(Verse)* Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
*(Response)* That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
*Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel*
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. .
O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
*The Memorare*
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled
to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I
come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Final Prayer
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.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, - have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, - pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.