The Rosary

Prayer Before the Rosary

Priest: Queen of the Holy Rosary, Thou didst deign to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption, which are recalled in it, we may be enriched by its fruits and obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners and of Russia, and the graces which we ask of Thee in this Rosary. (here mention your request) We ask this for the greater glory of God, for Thine own honour, and for the good of souls, especially for our own. Amen.

3 times: In the name of Jesus and by the chains of this most Holy Rosary, we bind all evil spirits that come against us, our families and our friends. (make the sign of the cross as you say this)

The Apostles Creed (On the Cross)

Priest: 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; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

All: 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 (First Bead)

Priest: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

All: 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 (Repeat 3 times on beads 1 to 3)

Priest: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayers between decades of the Rosary

The Glory Be

Priest: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

All: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady

Priest: 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 Your Mercy.

Come Holy Spirit

Priest: Come Holy Spirit, come by the means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your Well beloved Spouse.

The Mysteries

The Joyful Mysteries

To be said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany until Lent.

1. The Annunciation of Gabriel to the Virgin Mary

We Desire Love of Humility, self-denial and purity of mind, heart and soul.

2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

We Desire Charity toward our Neighbour without judgement and condemnation.

3. The Birth of Jesus

We Desire Love of God and give heartfelt thanks for all the gifts and blessings bestowed on us.

4. The Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple

We desire a spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the Commandments of God and His most Holy Will.

5. Finding the child Jesus in the Temple teaching

We desire zeal and a Holy Fear and love for the Glory of God and acceptance of His Holy Will.

The Luminous Mysteries

To be said on Thursdays.

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan

We desire grace O Holy Spirit that we may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice and follow Your gracious inspirations all the days of our life.

2. The Wedding at Cana, Christ revealed in the changing of the water into wine

We desire conviction and Trust in the great miracle of Your Five Wounds, the shedding of Your Precious Blood, Your open Side and Stricken Heart from which all Mercy pours forth.

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

We desire grace O Holy Spirit to proclaim your Gospel and to say to You always and everywhere, "Speak Lord Your servants are listening".

4. The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor

We Desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and we pray with all our hearts Jesus, to be kept from the smallest sin against You.

5. The Last Supper, the Institution of the Holy Eucharist

We desire Jesus, that You fill our souls with Your Divine Presence, open our hearts and souls and sanctify us when we receive the great gift of the Holy Eucharist.

The Sorrowful Mysteries

To be said on Tuesdays, Fridays, and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday.

1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

We desire courage, humility, true conversion and true repentance for our sins.

2. Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar

We desire the grace to avoid sins of the flesh and a Spirit of humility and mortification.

3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns

We desire the grace to avoid sins of the mind, moral courage and a spirit of humility and repentance.

4. Jesus Carries His Cross

We desire the virtues of patience, perseverance and love of the cross, that we may follow you Jesus; with courage and a humble heart.

5. The Crucifixion of Jesus

We desire the grace of final perseverance, trust in Your Presence and Protection in the hour of our death and through Your Divine Mercy and the intercession of Your most Holy and Immaculate Mother, our Mother of Salvation, may we be accepted into Eternal Salvation.

The Glorious Mysteries

To be said on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the year.

1. The Resurrection of Jesus

We desire a strong faith in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sin, the Resurrection of the body and Life Everlasting.

2. The Ascension of Jesus

We desire the virtue of hope for the forgiveness of our sins and to enter Eternal Life.

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

We desire zeal for the Holy Spirit, the virtues of humility and discernment and the Glory of God.

4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven

We desire the grace of a holy and happy death through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, our Mother of Salvation.

5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

We desire a great love, obedience and a profound commitment to praying the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Queen and Mother of Salvation.

Hail Holy Queen

Priest: Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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, O most Gracious Advocate, Thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary!

Priest: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Prayer after the Rosary

Priest: 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 by 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

Memorare

Priest: 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 with this confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins our Mother; to thee do we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Michael

Priest: Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Additional Prayers

Priest: We pray 7 Our Fathers to implore Jesus, for the 7 Gifts and Virtues of the Holy Spirit and for our beloved Pope Benedict XVI. Glory Be...

Priest: 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be for Pope Francis for his enlightenment.

Priest: All Holy Angels, Archangels, Saints, Martyrs, and Holy Ones of God.

All: Pray for us, and come to our aid.

15 Promises of Our Lady to Christians Who Recite the Rosary

  1. Whoever shall faithfully serve Me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces.
  2. I promise My special protection and the greatest graces to all who shall recite the Rosary.
  3. the Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.
  4. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.
  5. The soul which recommends itself to Me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish.
  6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries, shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.
  7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the Sacraments of the Church.
  8. Those who are faithful in reciting the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise.
  9. I shall deliver from purgatory, those who have been devoted to the Rosary.
  10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.
  11. You shall obtain all you ask of Me by the recitation of the Rosary.
  12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by Me in their necessities.
  13. I have obtained from My Divine Son, that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors, the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.
  14. All who recite the Rosary are My sons, and brothers of My only son Jesus Christ.
  15. Devotion to My Rosary is a great sign of predestination.