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The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Five Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation (Humility)
2. The Visitation (Charity)
3. The Nativity of Christ (Love of God)
4. The Presentation (Purity)
5. The Finding of the Christ Child in the Temple (Obedience)

The Five Luminous Mysteries
1. Baptism of Jesus (Openness to The Holy Spirit)
2. Wedding at Cana (To Jesus through Marry)
3. Proclaiming The Kingdom of God (Repentance and Trust in God)
4. Transfiguration (Desire for Holiness)
5. Institution of The Eucharist (Adoration)

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden (Repentance)
2. The Scourging at the Pillar (Mortification)
3. The Crowning with Thorns (Humility)
4. The Carrying of the Cross (Patience)
5. The Crucifixion (Love our enemies)

The Five Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection (Faith)
2. The Ascension (Hope)
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles (Zeal)
4. The Assumption (Happy death)
5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven. (Love for Mary)


How to pray a 20 Decade Rosary

Kiss the Crucifix and sing yourself with the Rosary Crucifix, saying at the same time.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Say The prayer before the Rosary:
O My Dearest Mother Mary, behold us your children in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which we offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a proof of our tender love for you, for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in atonement for the offenses committed against your Immaculate Heart, and for this special favor which we humbly request in This Rosary. (Here mention your request) We beg you to present our petition to your Divine Son. We ask it for the greater glory, of GOD, for your honor, and the good of all Souls. If you will pray for us we cannot be refused. We know, dearest Mother, that you want us to seek GOD's Holy Will concerning our request. If what we ask for should not be granted, pray that we may receive that which will be of greater benefit to our soul. Sweet heart of Mary be our Salvation, Amen.

The Apostles' Creed is said on the Crucifix:
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, 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 life everlasting. Amen

On The First Single Bead after the Crucifix recite the Lord's Prayer:
The Lord's Prayer
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.

Before the next three beads, it is traditional to just say the words:
For an increase of Faith, Hope, and Love, and then on each of the next three bead recite one Hail Mary.
(I have included the actual prayers for the Act of Faith, Hope and Love which I say, however, they are optional.)

On Bead One in Set of Three, For an increase of Faith say one Hail Mary.
An Act of Faith (optional)
O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three Divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; I believe that Your Divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

The Hail Mary
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 our death. Amen.

On Bead Two in Set of Three, For an increase of Hope say one Hail Mary.
An Act of Hope (optional)
O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

On Bead Three in Set of Three, For an increase of Love say one Hail Mary.
An Act of Love (optional)
O my God, I love You above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, Have mercy on me, a sinner.

Now say One Glory be to the Father

The 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, world without end. Amen.

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the First Joyful Mystery:
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 1st Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer:

The Fatima prayer:
"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all souls to heaven, and help especially those most in need of Your mercy."

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the Second Joyful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 2nd Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 3rd Joyful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 3rd Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 4th Joyful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 4th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 5th Joyful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 5th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the First Luminous Mystey
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 6st Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer:

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the Second Luminous Mystey
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 7th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 3rd Luminous Mystey
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 8th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 4th Luminous Mystey
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 9th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 5th Luminous Mystey
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the First Sorrowful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 11th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer:

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the Second Sorrowful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 12th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 13th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 4th Sorrowful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 14th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 5th Sorrowful Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 15th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the First Glorious Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 16th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer:

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the Second Glorious Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 17th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 3rd Glorious Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 18th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 4th Glorious Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 19th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On The Next Single Bead
1 Announce the 5th Glorious Mystery
(*See information on the Mysteries:)
2 Recite the Our Father

On The 20th Set of 10 Beads
1 Pray a Hail Marys for each bead
2 At the end of the ten Hail Marys say One Glory be to the Father, etc.
3 Recite the Fatima prayer of "O my Jesus, etc.,

On the Center Piece,Recite the Salve Regina
Salve Regina
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 we send up our sights, mourning and weeping in this vale 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 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.

Now say the Prayer after the Rosary
Let us Pray:
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.
V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. Amen.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.

Usually the St. Michael Prayer is said after the Rosary but you may add other prayers at the end such as the following:
(A) The St. Michael Prayer:
(B) Memorare
(C) The Litany of the Blessed Virgin
(D) The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

When you are finished saying the Rosary, Kiss the Crucifix and Sing yourself

The Prayer to St. Michael
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 - Drive into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who wander throughout out the world seeking the ruin of Souls, AMEN.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us. (say 3 times.)
We place all our trust in thee.

The Memorare of St. Bernard:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee 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.


*The 20 Mysteries of the Rosary

The Five Joyful Mysteries
(Pray on Monday & Saturday and optional on all Sundays during Advent and the Christmas Season.)
1. The Annunciation: (Humility)
Do not be afraid Mary for thou has found grace with God. Behold thou shall conceive in thy womb and shall bring forth a son. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High.
2. The Visitation: (Charity)
Blessed art thou among woman and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And how have I deserve that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?
3. The Nativity of Christ: (Love of God)
And she brought forth her first born Son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger.
4. The Presentation: (Purity)
Behold this child is destine for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel. And thy own sole a sword shall pierce.
5. The Finding of the Christ Child in the Temple: (Obedience)
Son why has thou done so to us? Behold in sorrow thy father and I have been seeking thee.

The Five Luminous Mysteries
(Prayed on Thursday.)
1. Baptism of Jesus (Openness to The Holy Spirit)
And when Jesus was baptized, Š the heavens were opened and H saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying "this is My beloved son, "with whom I am well pleased."
2. Wedding at Cana (To Jesus through Marry)
His mother said to the servants, "do whatever He tells you." Š Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim.
3. Proclaiming The Kingdom of God (Repentance and Trust in God)
"And preach as you go, saying, ŒThe kingdom of heaven is at hand.¹ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons, You received without pay, give without pay."
4. Transfiguration (Desire for Holiness)
And as He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was altered and His raiment became dazzling white. And a voice came out of the could saying, "This is My Son, My chosen; listen to Him!"
5. Institution of The Eucharist (Adoration)
And He took bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you." Š And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood."

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
(Pray on Tuesday & Friday, and Ash Wednesday, and optional on Sundays during Lent) )
1. Agony in the Garden (Repentance)
Father if it is possible let this cup pass away from me. Yet not as I will but as thou willest.
2. Scourging at the Pillar: (Mortification)
Then Pilate released to them Barabbas but Jesus they scourged.
3. Crowning with Thorns: (Humility)
And plating a crown of thorns they put it upon his head, and a reed into his right hand, and bending the knee before Him they mocked Him.
4. Carrying of the Cross: (Patience)
And bearing the cross for himself he went to the place called the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha.
5. The Crucifixion: (Love our enemies)
"Father into thy hands I commend my spirit." And having said this, he expired.

The Five Glorious Mysteries (Pray on Wednesday & Saturday
1. The Resurrection: (Faith)
Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not hear but has risen. Remember how he spoke to you that the Son of man must on the third day rise.
2. The Ascension: (Hope)
Men of Galilee why do you stand looking up to Heaven? This Jesus who has been taken from you into Heaven shall come in the same way as you have seen him going up to Heaven.
3. The Decent of the Holy Spirit: (Zeal)
There appeared to them parted tongues as of fire which settled upon each of them and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.
4. The Assumption: (Happy death)
This day the Virgin Mother of God was taken up to Heaven. The Angels rejoice. They praise and thank the Lord.
5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: (Love for Mary)
Behold, you are raised above the choirs of the angels, intercede for us with the Lord Our God.