Aug 12, 2011
Mysteries of the Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries
(Said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent)
First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
I Desire the Love Of Humility
Think of...
The humility of the Blessed Virgin when the Angel Gabriel greeted her with these words: "Hail full of grace".
Luke 1:26
Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
I Desire Charity Toward My Neighbor
Think of...
Mary's charity in visiting her cousin Elizabeth and remaining with her for three months before the birth of John the Baptist.
Luke 1:39
Third Joyful Mystery - The Birth of Jesus
I Desire the Love of God
Think of...
The poverty, so lovingly accepted by Mary when she placed the Infant Jesus, our God and Redeemer, in a manger in the stable of Bethlehem.
Luke 2:1
Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
I Desire a Spirit of Sacrifice
Think of...
Mary's obedience to the law of God in presenting the Child Jesus in the Temple.
Luke 2:22
Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding Jesus in the Temple
I desire Zeal For The Glory Of God
Think of...
The deep sorrow with which Mary sought the Child Jesus for three days, and the joy with which she found Him in the midst of the Teachers of the Temple.
Luke 2:41
The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Said on Tuesdays, Fridays, and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
First Sorrowful Mystery - Agony of Jesus in the Garden
I Desire True Repentance for My Sins
Think of...
Our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemani, suffering a bitter agony for our sins.
Matthew 26:36
Second Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar
I Desire a Spirit of Mortification
Think of...
The cruel scourging at the pillar that our Lord suffered; the heavy blows that tore His flesh.
Matthew 27:26
Third Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Crowned With Thorns
I Desire Moral Courage.
Think of...
The crown of sharp thorns that was forced upon our Lord's Head and the patience with which He endured the pain for our sins.
Matthew 27:27
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus Carries His Cross
I Desire the Virtue of Patience
Think of...
The heavy Cross, so willingly carried by our Lord, and ask Him to help you to carry your crosses without complaint.
Matthew 27:32
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Jesus
I Desire the Grace of Final Perseverance
Think of...
The love which filled Christ's Sacred Heart during His three hours' agony on the Cross, and ask Him to be with you at the hour of death.
Matthew 27:33
The Glorious Mysteries
(Said on Wednesdays, and Sundays throughout the year)
First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus
I Desire a Strong Faith
Think of...
Christ's glorious triumph when, on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples.
John 20:1
Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension of Jesus
I Desire the Virtue of Hope
Think of...
The Ascension of Jesus Christ, forty days after His glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples.
Luke 24:36
Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
I Desire Zeal for the Glory of God
Think of...
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfillment of Christ's promise.
Acts 2:1
Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
I Desire the Grace of a Holy Death
Think of...
The glorious Assumption of Mary into Heaven, when she was united with her Divine Son.
Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
I Desire a Greater Love for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Think of...
The glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the Saints.
The Luminous Mysteries
(Said on Thursdays throughout the year)
First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Matthew 3:17
The Second Luminous Mystery - The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.
John 2:11
The Third Luminous Mystery - the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
Mark 1:15
The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of Jesus
And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.
Matthew 17:2
The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26
Prayers of the Rosary
Additional Prayers after the Rosary
"O God whose only begotten Son has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, Grant that we beseech Thee while meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord Amen."
"My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg pardon of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You."
(The Angel to three children of Fatima, spring 1916)
"My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg pardon of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You."
(The Angel to three children of Fatima, spring 1916)
Aug 11, 2011
How to Pray the Rosary
On the 5 decades (sets of 10 beads) of a rosary, we pray and meditate on the corresponding set of 5 Mysteries from the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Glorious Mysteries, or the Luminous Mysteries.
How to?
1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles Creed."2. Say the "Our Father."
3. Say three "Hail Marys."
4. Say the "Glory be to the Father."
5. Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father."
6. Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the "Glory be to the Father." After each decade say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy."
8. Announce the Second Mystery: then say the "Our Father." Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.
9. Say the 'Hail, Holy Queen' on the medal after the five decades are completed.
Daily Mystery Meditations
The Mysteries traditionally adhere to certain days of the week.
Litany of Blessed Virgin Mary
Litany of the Holy Name of Mary Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Son of Mary, hear us. Son of Mary, graciously hear us. Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter, have mercy on us. Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother... Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the Spouse... Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid... Mary, Mother of the Living God, pray for us Mary, Daughter of the Light Eternal... Mary, our light... Mary, our sister... Mary, Flower of Jesse... Mary, Issue of Kings... Mary, Chief Work of God... Mary, the Beloved of God... Mary, Immaculate Virgin... Mary, all fair... Mary, Light in Darkness... Mary, our sure rest... Mary, House of God... Mary, Sanctuary of the Lord... Mary, Altar of the Divinity... Mary, Virgin Mother... Mary, embracing your Infant God... Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom... Mary, Ocean of Bitterness... Mary, Star of the Sea... Mary, suffering with your only Son... Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow... Mary, torn with a cruel wound... Mary, sorrowful even unto death... Mary, bereft of all consolation... Mary, submissive to the law of God... Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus... Mary, Our Lady... Mary, Our Queen... Mary, Queen of Glory... Mary, Glory of the Church Triumphant... Mary, Blessed Queen... Mary, Advocate of the Church Militant... Mary, Queen of Mercy... Mary, Consoler of the Church Suffering... Mary, exalted above the angels, Mary, crowned with twelve stars... Mary, fair as the moon... Mary, bright as the sun... Mary, distinguished above all... Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus... Mary, Our Hope... Mary, Our Sweetness... Mary, Glory of Jerusalem... Mary, Joy of Israel... Mary, Honor of Our People... Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception... Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption... Mary, Our Lady of Loreto... Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes... Mary, Our Lady of Fatima... Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa... Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal... Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel... Mary, Our Lady of the Angels... Mary, Our Lady of Dolors... Mary, Our Lady of Mercy... Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary... Mary, Our Lady of Victory... Mary, Our Lady of La Trappe... Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence... Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus. Son of Mary, hear us. Son of Mary, graciously hear us. I will declare your name unto my brethren. I will praise you in the assembly of the faithful. Let Us Pray (Oremus) O Almighty God, Who beholds Thy servants earnestly desiring to place themselves under the shadow of the name and protection of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, grant, we beseech You, that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. |
Glory Be To The Father
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.
Amen
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