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| Back | HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY (1) While holding the Crucifix in the hand, (2) On the first bead, recite the Our Father. (3) On the three small beads recite the Hail Mary (4) Call to mind the first Mystery and reflect (5) On the ten small beads, recite the Hail Mary, (6) Recite the Glory be to the Father. |
| 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 rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, sits 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 OUR FATHER 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 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 Marv, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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, world without end. Amen. |
| THE
JOYFUL MYSTERIES 1. The Annunciation of Our Lord MEDITATION: The angel said to Mary, "You shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name Jesus. And He will be called Son of the Most High." Luke 1, 31-32 2. The Visitation MEDITATION: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord’s words to her would be fulfilled." Luke 1, 42 & 45 3. The Nativity of Jesus MEDITATION: While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. Luke 2, 6-7 4. The Presentation in the Temple MEDITATION: When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem so the He could be presented to the Lord. Luke 2, 22 5. The Finding in the Temple MEDITATION: They came upon Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. All who heard Him were amazed. Luke 2, 46-47 |
| THE SORROWFUL
MYSTERIES 1. The Agony in the Garden MEDITATION: Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani. He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer. "My Father if it is possible, let this cup pass me by." Mt. 26, 36-39 2. The Scourging at the Pillar MEDITATION: The people said, "Let his blood be upon us and upon our children." At that, he released Barabas to them. Jesus however, he first had scourged. Mt. 27, 25-26 3. The Crowning with Thorns MEDITATION: They stripped off his clothes and wrapped him in a scarlet cloak. Weaving a crown of thorns, they fixed it on his head and began to mock him. Mt 27, 28-29 4. The Carrying of the Cross MEDITATION: Jesus was lead away, and carrying the cross by himself, went out to what is called the Place of the Skull. There they crucified him. John 19, 17-18 5. The Crucifixion and Death MEDITATION: The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two, Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit." After this, he expired. Luke 23, 45-46 |
| THE
GLORIOUS MYSTERIES 1. The Resurrection
of Our Lord Mt. 28, 5-6 2. The Ascension into Heaven MEDITATION: He then led them out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. As he blessed, he left them, and was taken up to heaven. Luke 24, 50-51 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit MEDITATION: Tongues as of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 2, 6-7 4. The Assumption of Mary into heavenMEDITATION: May you be blessed, my daughter, by God most high, beyond all women on earth; and may the Lord God be blessed, the Creator of heaven and earth. Judith 13, 18 5. The Coronation of Mary MEDITATION: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Rev 12, 1 |
| THE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT (Thursdays) 1. THE BAPTISM
OF THE LORD IN THE JORDAN. |
| At the conclusion of the Rosary
pray: HAIL HOLY QUEEN Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy; hail our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us. And after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE Let us pray: That strength and courage abundant be given to all those who struggle for justice and peace; That all will come to see more clearly not that which divides them, but that which unites them; That all will come to recognize God’s love and grace for all his children, regardless of faith or creed; That war becomes unnecessary as we all join in fulfilling this prayer, and that the blessings of peace be ours - the peace to build and grow, to live in harmony and sympathy with others, and to plan for the future with confidence. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. The Franciscans |
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