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The Holy Rosary
Prayed since the 13th century.

"Against the background of the words Ave Maria the principal events of the life of Jesus Christ pass before the eyes of the soul. ...They put us, in living communion with Jesus, we might say, through the heart of his Mother. ... Anyone who contemplates Christ through the various stages of his life cannot fail to perceive in him the truth about man. ... the Rosary does indeed “mark the rhythm of human life”, bringing it into harmony with the “rhythm” of God's own life, in the joyful communion of the Holy Trinity, our life's destiny and deepest longing.

(Pope John Paul II, Rosarium Virginus Mariae)

How to Pray the Rosary

The Rosary is a meditative prayer, both vocal and mental, contemplating twenty mysteries in the life of Christ as shared by the Blessed Virgin Mary, his mother.

"While Marian in character, the Rosary is definitely 'Christocentric' said Pope John Paul II, "It is Christ centered." Through it the Mother of Christ leads the world to her Son.

Mother of God Mary & Jesus When we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, we honor Christ himself by keeping the Fourth Commandment given to Moses: "Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother." Mary, as the mother of Christ, is also the mother of the Mystical Body of Christ, the members of his Church.

It is most certain that Jesus dearly loves his Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, and we can be sure he conveys great honors upon her, both on earth and in heaven.

The heartbeat of the Rosary is the "Ave Maria", the prayer known as "The Hail Mary" which echoes two salutations to Mary quoted in Sacred Scripture. In Luke 1:28, the Angel Gabriel greets Mary with these words: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women."

In Verse 42, Mary's cousin Elizabeth (the mother of John the Baptist) greets Mary upon her arrival with these inspired words: "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

In Verse 48, Mary announces: "Behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." This prophecy is fulfilled today with the recitation of the rosary daily throughout the world by millions of devout Christians.



How to Pray the
Holy
Rosary
Prayed since the 13th century.

Start by making the sign of the Cross:

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

Then recite the Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
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 everlasting.

Amen.

Then say

1 "Our Father", 3 "Hail Mary's" for the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity; and then 1 "Glory Be":
~~~~~~()~~~~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~~~~

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, 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 death. Amen.

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.

Let your mind dwell on the mystery, while you say the prayers. It helps to have a picture of each mystery to help keep your focus on Jesus. It also helps to pause for a minute before each decade to read the bible passage that relates to that mystery

For each decade, one mystery, say:

1 "Our Father"   10 "Hail Mary's"                                                             and 1"Glory Be"   ~~~~~~()~~~~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~()~~~~~~

Then pray the "Fatima Prayer"

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

The "Hail Holy Queen" is said on the connecting medal, after the completion of the rosary.

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 made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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

Amen.

What is the History of the Holy Rosary?

The Joyful Mysteries (recited on Mondays and Saturdays)
The Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays and Fridays)
The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays)

The Annunciation

The Visitation

The Nativity

The Presentation

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:39-56 Luke 2:1-20 Luke 2:22-39 Luke 2:41-52
Mary learns from the Angel Gabriel that God wishes her to be the mother of God and humbly accepts. "And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. Mary sets out immediately to help her kinsman Elizabeth. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting her unborn son, John the Baptist, leaps for joy in her womb. Elizabeth moved by the Holy Spirit proclaims: "Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!" And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Blessed Mother presents the Child Jesus in the Temple. And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted. And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.

 Not finding Jesus with them, they returned into Jerusalem, to look for him. And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
Fruit of the Mystery:
Humility		 Fruit of the Mystery:
Love of Neighbor		 Fruit of the Mystery:
Poverty		 Fruit of the Mystery:
Obedience 		Fruit of the Mystery:
Joy in Finding Jesus

 

The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan

The Wedding Feast at Cana

The Announcement of the Kingdom

The Transfiguration

The Institution of the Eucharist

John 1:29-34
Mathew 3:13-17 		John 2:1-11
Mark 1:15, 2:3-13 		Matthew 4:17
Mark 1:15, 2:3-13 		Matthew 17:1-8 Matthew 26:26-32

John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
"I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord."
"One mightier than I is coming after me."
"I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: "Behold the Lamb of God." After Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water and, behold, the heavens were opened unto him. And he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming upon him. And a voice from the heavens saying, " This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. "

His mother instructed those waiting on table, "Do whatever he tells you." Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water." Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter,"when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine without knowing where it had come from, he called the bridegroom. And said to him, "Every man serves good wine first; and when men have drunk freely, an inferior one, but you have kept the good wine until now.".

Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God. as he first forgives the sins of the crippled man and then tells him to get up and walk home. The Apostles Peter, James and John went with Jesus to a mountain to pray. They see Jesus talking with Moses and Eljah. The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the astonished Apostles to "listen to him." Christ shows His love for us, for whose salvation He will offer Himself in sacrifice. His body and blood as food for us in the form of bread and wine.
Fruits of this Mystery:
Openness to the Holy Spirit 		Fruits of this Mystery:
To Jesus through Mary		 Fruits of this Mystery:
Repentance & Trust in God 		Fruits of this Mystery:
Desire for Holiness 		Fruits of this Mystery:
Adoration

 

The Agony in the Garden

The Scourging at the Pillar

The Crowning with Thorns

The Carrying of the Cross

The Crucifixion
Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 27:26
Mark 15:6-15 		Matthew 27:28-31
John 19:1-8 		Luke 23:26-32
John 19:16-22 		Matthew 27:33-50
John 19:25-30

At the garden of Gethsemani, Jesus agonizes over what He must do. Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad. Then he said to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death stay here, and watch with me. And he was withdrawn away from them a stone's cast; and kneeling down, he prayed. Father, if thou wilt, remove this chalice from me: but yet not my will, but thine be done.

Jesus is cruelly mocked and tortured by being flogged with barbed whips, until His mortified body could bear no more. He was wounded for our iniquities and was bruised for our sins. The gentle Son of God is mocked and ridiculed, and a painful crown of thorns is placed on his head. And the soldiers led him away into the court of the palace, and they called together the whole band: And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they pushed it down upon His holy head. Jesus carries the heavy cross upon His shoulders to Calvary. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary.

Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies after hours of agony witnessed by His Mother. And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And it was almost the sixth hour; and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top even to the bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks were rent. Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
Fruit of this Mystery:
Sorrow for Sin 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Purity 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Courage 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Patience 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Perseverance

 

The Resurrection

The Ascension

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

The Assumption

The Coronation
Matthew 28:28-17
1-20
Luke 24:50-51
Acts 1:8-11
Acts 2:1-6, 38-41
24
Revelation 12:1-3, 13-18
Revelation 12:1-6
Three days after His death Jesus rises glorious and immortal. Jesus ascends into Heaven The Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the Apostles in the locked room and gave them his special gifts.
 The Blessed Mother is united with her Divine Son in Heaven. Mary is gloriously crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.
A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Fruit of this Mystery:
Faith 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Hope 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Love of God 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Grace of a Happy Death 		Fruit of this Mystery:
Trust in Mary's Intercession

 

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