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 The Holy Rosary

The Holy Rosary is an important prayer, that we should say everyday.  It is possible to go to Heaven without praying it, but Heaven recommends it.  The Rosary is meditation on the most important themes in the Gospel.  So many people have became saints through their practice of the rosary.  Many people struggle with the Rosary, but the whole spiritual life is a struggle.  Without that struggle we cannot gain holiness. 
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,He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven sits 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.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in Heaven; hallowed by 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

Prayer After the Rosary

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.

 

The Joyful Mysteries

The Annunciation (Humility)
The Visitation (Charity)
The Nativity (Poverty)
The Presentation (Obedience)
Finding in the Temple (Piety)

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. 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 our death. Amen

Glory Be

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

O My Jesus

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

Hail, Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee 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 towards us,
And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of they womb, Jesus.
O clememt. 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.

 

The Luminous Mysteries

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

The Sorrowful Mysteries

The Agony in the Garden (Contrition)
The Scourging at the Pillar (Purity)
Crowning with Thorns (Courage)
Carrying of the Cross (Patience)
The Crucifixion (Self-Denial)

The Glorious Mysteries

The Resurrection (Faith)
The Ascension (Hope)
Descent of the Holy Spirit (Love)
The Assumption (Eternal Happiness)
The Coronation (Devotion to Mary)

Days of the Week for the Rosary

Glorious -Wed & Sun
Luminous - Thurs
Sorrowful - Tues & Fri
Joyful - Mon & Sat

May Mary Pray for Us!!!