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Prayers Associated with the Rosary

The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and - added by Pope John Paul II in 2002 - the Luminous.

The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ's spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group.

- The USCCB

 

The Mysteries of the Rosary

 

The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and, during the season of Advent, on Sundays:

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation in the Temple
The Finding in the Temple


The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during the season of Lent, on Sundays:


The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion and Death


The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and, outside the seasons of Advent and Lent, on Sundays:


The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption
The Coronation of Mary


The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:

 

The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan
The Wedding Feast at Cana
Jesus' Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

 

The Sign of the Cross

 

Make the sign of the cross on your Forehead, Chest, then shoulders, while saying:

 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

 

The Apostle's 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 there 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.

 

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. 

 

The Hail Mary (Angelic Salutation)

 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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.

 

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.

 

The Decade Prayer

 

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven,  especially those in most need of Thy mercy. 

 

The Hail Holy Queen

 

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 worthy of the promises of Christ.

 

Prayer after Rosary

 

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.

 

May the divine assistance remain with us always.

And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Mysteries of the Rosary
Apostle's Creed
The Sign of the Cross
The Our Father
The Hail Mary
The Glory Be
The Decade Prayer
The Hail Holy Queen
Prayer after Rosary
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