HOW TO PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY

THE PRAYER OF SAINTS

Hymn (All Kneel)

Opening Prayer

1.

V - In the name of the Father,
R - And of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Reparation Prayer

Oh Jesus, it is for the love of you, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that We offer you these prayers of the Rosary.

V - Come O Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful,
R - And en-kindle in them the fire of your love.
V - Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R - And thou shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us Pray

O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation through Christ our Lord. Amen.

V - You, O Lord, will open my lips
R - And my tongue shall announce your praise
V - Incline unto my aid, O God
R - O Lord, make haste to help me
V - Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
R - As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

2.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
I believe 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; and is seated 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 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.

3.

Hail Mary (Three times)

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

4.

Glory be to the Father

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

5.

THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

The Joyful Mysteries

The Sorrowful Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries

The Luminous Mysteries

6.

The Ten 'Hail Marys' (in 3)

7.

Glory be to the Father (in 4.)

O my Jesus
O MY JESUS, Forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy
V: Jesus, have mercy on us
R: Virgin Mary, help us
V: May the souls of all the faithful departed
R: Through the mercy of God rest in peace.
(This is an ejaculation repeated after each decade of the Rosary)

8.

Thereafter, keep announcing the appropriate mystery for the day, followed by the 'Our Father', the 'Hail Mary' and the 'Glory be' 

When the 'Hail Marys' are concluded at the last mystery, say...

Hail Holy Queen

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 us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V - Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R - That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray (All)

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the reward of eternal salvation, grant we beseech you, that meditating upon these mysteries in 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 - Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
R - Have mercy on us
V - Immaculate Heart of Mary
R - Pray for us
V - Saint Joseph
R - Pray for us
V - Saint John the Evangelist
R - Pray for us
V - Saint Louis Maria De Montfort
R - Pray for us

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Let us Pray

Grant that we your Servants Lord, may enjoy unfailing health of mind and body and through the prayers of the ever Blessed Virgin Mary, in Her glory free us from our sorrows in this world and give us eternal happiness in the next; through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Catena (All Stand)

V - Who is she
R - That comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?
V - My soul glorifies the Lord
R - And my spirit rejoices in the Lord, my Saviour.
V - He looks on His servant in her lowliness;
R - Henceforth all ages shall call me blessed.
V - The Almighty works marvel for me,
R - Holy is His name!
V - His mercy is from age to age,
R - On those who fear Him.
V - He puts forth his arm in strength,
R - And scattered the proud hearted.
V - He casts the mighty from their thrones
R - And raises the lowly.
V - He fills the starving with good things.
R - Sends the rich away empty.
V - He protect Israel his servant
R - Remembering his mercy
V - The mercy promised to our fathers
R - To Abraham and His sons forever.
V - Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
R - As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V - Who is she
R - That comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the, terrible as an army set in battle array?
V - O Mary conceived without original sin,
R - Pray for us who have recourse to you.

Let us Pray

O Lord Jesus Christ, our mediator with the Father, who has been pleased to appoint the most Blessed Virgin, your mother to be our mother also and our mediatrix with you, mercifully grant that whosoever comes to you, seeking your favor may rejoice to receive all of them through her. Amen. (All Kneel)

V - Mary Immaculate, mediatrix of all graces
R - Pray for us
V - Saint Michael and Saint Gabriel
R - Pray for us
V - Saint John the Baptist
R - Pray for us
V - All ye heavenly powers, Mary’s Legion of Angels
R - Pray for us
V - Saints Peter and Paul
R - Pray for us
V - Saints Francisco and Jacinta
R - Pray for us

Let us Pray (All)

Confer, O Lord on us, who serve beneath the standard of Mary, that fullness of faith in you and trust in her, to which it is given to conquer the world, grant us a lively faith, animated by charity which will enable us to perform all our actions from the motive of pure love of you, and ever to see you and serve you in our neighbors. A faith, firm and immovable as a rock, through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast amid the crosses, toils and disappointment of life. A courageous faith which will inspires us to undertake and carry out without hesitation, great things for God and the salvation of our souls. A faith which will be our Rosary Crusade’s pillar of fire, to lead us forth united, to rekindle everywhere the fire of your Divine love, to enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow of death, to inflame those who are lukewarm, to bring back to life those who are dead in sin, and which will guide our own feet in the way of peace. So that when the battle of life is over, our Rosary Crusaders may assemble, without the loss of anyone, in the kingdom of your love and glory. Amen.

V - May the souls of our departed crusaders and the souls of the faithful departed,
R - Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel (All)

Defend us in the day of battle, St. Michael the archangel. Be our safeguard 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 other evil spirits who prowl through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

(Some silence is observed)

Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary (All)

O Holy Mary my mother, I offer myself, soul and body to your blessed protection, so that you would take care of them. In your kindness watch over them this day, and every day of my life and especially at the hour of my death. In your hands I place all my hope and comfort, my sufferings and my needs, all the days of my life. At the end, I am confident that by your holy intercession and merit, all my actions will be in accordance with the will of your son. Amen.

Prayer for a Happy Death

V - Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
R - I give you my heart and my soul.
V - Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
R - Assist me in my last agony
V - Jesus, Mar Mary and Joseph,
R - May I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.

The Memorare

Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary; that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your aid and sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you O Virgin of virgins my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Prayer to the Guardian Angel

V - O my beloved angel
R - Be always at my side to guide and guard me.

The Angels Prayer (Prayer taught by the Angel to the three Children at Fatima) All heads bowed to the ground.

My God, I believe in you, I adore you, I hope in you and I love you, I ask pardon for those who do not believe, who do not adore, who do not hope and who do not love you. (To be repeated 3 times)

Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore you profoundly, I offer you the most precious body, blood, soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which He is offended. By the infinite merit of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of you for the conversion of all sinners. Amen.

We fly to your Patronage - (All)

O Holy mother of God despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen.

(Sing a Hymn)

Concluding Prayers (If need be)

V - In the name of the Father
R - And of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.