LIVING WORD: HOLY ROSARY

HOW TO SAY THE ROSARY

SIGN OF THE CROSS

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

INTRODUCTORY PRAYER

O Queen of the Holy Rosary, you graciously revealed the treasures of grace, hidden in the Rosary, to the three shepherd children of Fatima. Instill in our hearts a sincere and profound love for this powerful prayer.

By meditating on the mysteries of our redemption recalled in the Rosary, may we be enriched with its fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners and peace in the world. If it is in accordance with the Will of your Divine Son, grant us the favors we ask of You in this Rosary.

Holy Mother of God, intercede for us that each of us praying the Rosary may live in accordance with the will of your Son and thus obtain the joys of eternal life. Amen.

THE CREED

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended to the dead, on the third day He rose again.

He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again 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 ever-lasting, 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 fire of hell,

and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need of Your Mercy.

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 the valley of tears. Turn then most gracious advocate,

Your eyes of mercy towards us, And after this our exile, Show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen!

There are twenty sets of mysteries reflecting on the significant moments of Jesus and Mary . Each set contains five mysteries (also called as decades) as mentioned below.

Mondays and Saturdays:

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

1. The Annunciation of the angel

2. The Visitation of Mary to her relative Elizabeth

3. The Birth of Jesus (The Nativity)

4. The Presentation of Child Jesus at the temple

5. The Finding of Jesus in the temple

Tuesdays and Fridays

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

1. The Agony in the garden of Gethsemane

2. The Scourging at the Pillar

3. The Crowning with Thorns

4. The Carrying of the Cross

5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

Wednesdays and Sundays

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

1. The Resurrection of Jesus

2. The Ascension of Jesus into heaven

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

4. The Assumption of Mary

5. The Coronation of Mary

Thursdays:

THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan

2. The Wedding Feast at Cana

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

4. The Transfiguration

5. The Institution of the Eucharist

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Invocations

Response

Lord have mercy on us

Christ have mercy on us

Lord have mercy on us

Christ hear us

God the Father of Heaven

God the Son, Redeemer of the world

God the Holy Spirit

Holy Trinity One God

Holy Mary

Holy Mother of God

Holy Virgin of virgins

Mother of Christ

Mother of the Church

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 Honour

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 takes away the sins of the world

Lord have mercy on us

Christ have mercy on us

Lord have mercy on us

Christ graciously hear us

Have mercy on us

Have Mercy on us

Pray for us

Spare us, O Lord

Graciously hear us, o Lord

Have mercy on us

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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 the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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HOLY ROSARY