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How to Pray the Rosary

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Why pray the Rosary? St. Padre Pio puts it well: 
“Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.” -St. Padre Pio

The Prayers of the Rosary

The Sign of the Cross

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

The Glory Be 

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen.

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Oh My Jesus (Fatima Prayer)

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

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The Hail Holy Queen 

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you 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 unto us the blessed fruit of your 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.

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The Closing Prayer

 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.
V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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The Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries- Monday & Saturday

  1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary: Mary is chosen to be the mother of Jesus.

  2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth: Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the mother of our Lord.

  3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ: Jesus is born and laid in a manger.

  4. The Presentation of our Lord: Jesus is presented in the Temple of Jerusalem.

  5. Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12: Jesus is found discussing God's laws in the temple.

Sorrowful Mysteries- Tuesday & Friday

  1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden: Jesus prays when confronted with the sins of the world.

  2. The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is whipped before His execution.

  3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns: Jesus is mocked with a painful crown of thorns.

  4. Jesus Carried the Cross: Jesus carries the weight of our sins to His crucifixion.

  5. The Crucifixion of our Lord: Jesus Christ dies to save all mankind

Glorious Mysteries- Wednesday & Sunday

  1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Jesus rises triumphant over death.

  2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven: As Jesus ascends, He gives us a special task.

  3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost: At Pentecost the Church is born.

  4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven: The Virgin Mary is gloriously assumed into heaven.

  5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth: Mary is honored above all creatures

Luminous Mysteries- Thursday

  1. The Baptism in the Jordan: God proclaims Jesus is His Son.

  2. The Wedding at Cana: Jesus performs a surprising miracle at a wedding.

  3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom: Jesus calls us to do something important.

  4. The Transfiguration: Jesus is gloriously transformed.

  5. The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus shares His Body and Blood for our salvation.

(Mystery explanations are taken from catholic.org)

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