HOW TO SAY THE ROSARY

How To Use The Rosary Beads

At the crucifix, begin with the Sign of the Cross - In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. 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 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. 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.

The ANGELUS
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary:
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, etc.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.
Hail Mary, etc.
And the Word was made flesh:
And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, etc.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

The REGINA COELI (During Pentecost)

O Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia;
For He whom thou didst merit to bear. Alleluia;
Has risen as He said. Alleluia;
Pray for us to God. Alleluia;
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
For the Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia.

Let us Pray
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts that we, to whom the Incarnation of
Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the
glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen
May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He
ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall 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 the life everlasting. Amen.

Let us pray
O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and Resurrection, has purchased for us the reward of
eternal salvation. Grant we beseech Thee that while 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.

THE FATIMA PRAYER

Oh 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.
(Please note that the Blessed Virgin Mary specifically requested at Fatima in 1917 that we include this
prayer after each decade.)

The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries ( Mondays and Saturdays ).
The events are related to Jesus birth and growing up.
1.The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-28)
2. The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56)
3. The Nativity (Luke 2:1-21)
4. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:22-38)
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

The Luminous Mysteries or Mysteries of Light ( Thursdays ).

The events are related to Jesus preaching and the miracles He performed.
1. Jesus baptism in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-16)
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)
3. The Preaching of the Coming of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15)
4. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8)
5. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist (Matthew 26)

The Sorrowful Mysteries ( Tuesdays and Fridays )

The events are related to Jesus suffering and death.
1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-56)
2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26)
3. The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31)
4. The Carrying of the Cross (Matthew 27:32)
5. The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-56)

The Glorious Mysteries ( Wednesdays and Sundays )

The events are related to Jesus resurrection and the glories of heaven.
1. The Resurrection (John 20:1-29)
2. The Ascension (Luke 24:36-53)
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-41)
4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
5. The Coronation of Mary
(Note: we say the Sorrowful Mysteries during the Sundays of Lent and the Joyful Mysteries on Sundays
in Advent.)

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.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

V/ Lord, have mercy.
R/ Lord, have mercy.
V/ Christ, have mercy.
R/ Christ, have mercy.
V/ Lord, have mercy.
R/ Lord, have mercy.
V/ Christ, hear us.
R/ Christ, graciously hear us.
V/ God, the Father of Heaven,
R/ have mercy on us.
V/ God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
R/ have mercy on us.

V/ God, the Holy Spirit,

R/ have mercy on us.
V/ Holy Trinity, One God,
R/ have mercy on us.
R/ for ff: pray for us.
Holy Mary,
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 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,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen 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 take away the sins of the world,
R/ spare us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R/ graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world.
R/ have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R/ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver
us always from our dangers, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.
Pray for us O Holy Mother of God
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray
Defend we beseech You, O Lord by the intercesion of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, this your family from all
adversity, and being prostrate before You with all our hearts, mercifully protect us from the snares of
the enemy, through Christ Our Lord. Amen

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
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Have Mercy on us
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Have Mercy on us
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Have Mercy on us
Immaculate Heart of Mary - Pray for us
At the crucifix, end with the Sign of the Cross - In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen