How To Pray The Rosary

The purpose of the Rosary is to help keep in memory certain principal events or mysteries in the history of our
salvation, and to thank and praise God for them. There are twenty mysteries reflected upon in the Rosary, and
these are divided into the five JOYFUL MYSTERIES, the five LUMINOUS MYSTERIES, the five SORROWFUL
MYSTERIES, and the five GLORIOUS MYSTERIES. As suggested by the Pope St. John Paul the Great, the
Joyful mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday, the Luminous on Thursday, the Sorrowful on Tuesday and
Friday, and the Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday (with this exception: Sundays of Christmas season - The
Joyful; Sundays of Lent - Sorrowful).

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Make the Sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles' Creed."
Say the "Our Father."
Say three "Hail Marys."
Say the "Glory be to the Father."
Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father."
Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Mystery.
Say the "Glory be to the Father."
Announce the Second Mystery; then say the "Our Father." Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with
Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.

After the Rosary:

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 vale of tears. Turn then, most
gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto 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. 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.
After each decade say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "O my Jesus,
forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need
of your mercy."

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. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he
rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father. He will come again 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, and the resurrection of the body, an d the everlasting life.
THE 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 form evil. Amen.
THE HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of
thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of god, pray fof us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
[DOXOLOGY] 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.
AFTER EACH DECADE, say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima:
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 thy mercy.

SONGS FOR THE ROSARY PROCESSION

Hail holy Queen
, holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria!
Hail, mother of mercy and of love, O Maria!
(Refrain)
Triumph, all ye cherubim,
Sing with us, ye seraphim,
Heav'n and earth resound the hymn:
Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria!
Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!
We honour you for Christ, your Son, O Maria!
Who has for us redemption won, O Maria!

Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,

Virgin mother undefiled,
Sing of God's own Son most holy,
Who became her little child.
Fairest child of fairest mother,
God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother,
Takes our nature by his birth.
Sing of Jesus, son of Mary,

In the home at Nazareth.

Toil and labour cannot weary
Love enduring unto death.
Constant was the love he gave her,
Though he went forth from her side,
Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer,
Till on Calvary he died.
Glory be to God the Father;
Glory be to God the Son;
Glory be to God the Spirit;
Glory to the Three in One.
From the heart of blessed Mary,
From all saints the song ascends,
And the Church the strain reechoes
Unto earth's remotest ends.
ABA GINOONG MARIA
Aba Ginoong Maria, napupuno ka ng grasya
Ang Diyos ay sumasa 'yo, bukod kang lpinagpala
sa babaeng lahat, at pinagpala naman ang 'yong
anak na si Hesus
Santa Maria ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin mo kaming
makasalanan ngayon at kung kami'y mamarnatay

Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosaryo

puspos ka ng diwang banal dinggin ang aming payak na

dasal
ihatid mo kami sa langit sa amang mapagmahal

Minsan ang buhay ay isang awit ng galak, at mayroong

liwanag na tatanglaw sa ating pagyapak.
STELLA MARIS
Minsan ang buhay ay isang awit ng luha, at siyang
papawi nito ay ang pag-asa ng umaga,
Kung itong aming paglalayag
at kahit anong tindi ng unos, at kahit anong tindi ng dilim Inabot ng pagkabagabag
may isang inang nagmamatyag, nagmamahal sa 'tin.
Nawa'y mabanaagan ka
Awit niya'y pag-ibig ng Diyos, tawag niya'y magbalikloob,
turo nya'y buhay na ang Diyos lamang sa ati'y
nagkaloob..
CHORUS:
O Inang mahal narito kami awit awit ang Ave Maria
at dalangin ng bawat pamilya'y kapayapaa't pagkakaisa
Ang rosaryo mong hawak namin at awit awit ang Ave
Maria
puspos ka ng diwang banal, dinggin ang aming payak
na dasal
Ihatid mo kami sa langit ng amang nagmamahal
O inang mahal narito kami't awit awit ang Ave maria
sa anak mong si Jesus puso namin ay ihahandog
ang rosario mo't hawak namin at awit awit ang Ave
Maria

Hinirang na tala ng umaga

Kahit alon man ng pangamba
Di alintana sapagkat naro'n ka
Ni unos ng pighati
At kadiliman ng gabi
KORO:
Maria sa puso ninuman
Ika'y tala ng kalangitan
Ningning mo ay walang pagmamaliw
Inang sinta, Inang ginigiliw
Tanglawan kami aming ina
Sa kalangitan naming pita
Nawa'y maging hantungang
Pinakamimithing kaharian (KORO)

IMMACULATE MOTHER,
TO YOU DO WE PLEAD
TO ASK GOD, OUR FATHER
FOR HELP IN OUR NEED
AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA (2x)
WE PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY
THE LAND OF OUR BIRTH
WE PRAY FOR ALL NATIONS
THAT PEACE BE ON EARTH
AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA (2x)

Block Rosary prayer guide

ACCEPTANCE PRAYER
Our mother and mother of Christ, we are happy and honored by your visit in our class/room/office, which you have
made worthy to be the abode of our love and affection. During these days that you will stay with us, please bless
our family and always abide with us through your graces. Give us, beloved mother, your blessings. Bless this
class/office and our members and deliver us from all evils. From now on we are consecrating our minds, our
hearts and our works to you, since you are our mother, and grant that we may comply with the commandments of
your son Jesus Christ and with the commandments of mother church. We pledge to make this visit arouse us to a
true love of God and to true devotion to you, so that we may fulfill our duties to ourselves, our neighbors, and to
society. May peace reign in the world. Our lady of the Rosary, pray for us.
MARY COMES TO OUR HOME (stand)
L: let us pray well as if our blessed lady herself instead of her statue, is visibly present among us.
A: for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, let us pray slowly and from the heart.
L: and Jesus told them a parable, to the effect they ought always to pray and not to lose heart. (Lk 18:1)
A: lord Jesus, savior of the world, teach us how to pray (Lk 11:1).
L: and Jesus answered them, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. And whenever
you stand praying, forgive. If you have anything against anyone, so that you father, also who is in heaven may
forgive you your trespasses (Mk 11:24-25).
A: we humbly ask all the holy angels and saints to join us now in prayer.
INVOCATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
A: (+) in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
L: come, Holy Spirit, fill all hearts with the fire of thy love and the light of they truth. Send forth thy spirit, and thou
shalt make all things new.
A: breathe in us, O Holy Spirit, that our thoughts may all be holy. Act in us, O Holy Spirit, that our works may be
holy. Draw our hearts, O Holy Spirit, that we may love what is holy. Strengthen us, O Holy Spirit to defend all that
is holy. Guard us then, O Holy Spirit, that we may always be holy. (St. Augustine)
A: (sing or recite) come, Holy Ghost, creator blest, and in our souls take up they rest, come with they grace and
heavenly aid, to fill the hearts, which thou hast made.
L: send forth thy Spirt and they shall be created.
A: and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray: o god, who didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people by sending them the light of the Holy Spirit,
grand us by the same Spirit, to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
WELCOME TO MARY
L: the mother of Jesus has come to his home. Let us give her a warm welcome.
A: hail Mary, full of grace! The lord Jesus is with you (Lk 1:28)
L: Mary always greets gods children with words of love. Listen!
A: Mary entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greetings of Mary, the baby in
her womb leapt for joy. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:40-41)
L: how beautiful that the mother of the lord Jesus has come to this home. Let us humbly say to Mary.
A: why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (Lk 1:43)
L: there can be but one reason for Marys visit.
A: His mother said to the servant, do whatever Jesus tells you. (Jn 2:5)
L: is this not the way the most obedient Virgin Mary, beloved daughter of the heavenly father, always speaks?
How did she answer gods messenger, Gabriel? Listen!
A: and Mary said, behold! The servant girl of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word. (Lk 1:38)
A: and blessed are those who love and honor the Mother of Jesus Christ, our lord and savior, Mary, the
immaculate virgin of Nazareth.
AND MARY SAID

L: my soul magnifies the lord, and my spirit rejoices in god my savior. (Lk 1:46-47)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: for he has regarded the humility of his handmaid, for behold! Henceforth, all generations shall call me blessed.
(Lk 1:48)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. (Lk 1:49)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: and his mercy is from age to age on those who fear him. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered
he proud in the conceit of their hearts. (Lk 1:50-51)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: he has put down the mighty from their thrones and exalted the humble. (Lk 1:52)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. (Lk 1:52)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: he has helped Israel, his servant in remembrance of his mercy. (Lk 1:54)
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
A: A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever (L
A: O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
L: and Mary stayed in the home of Elizabeth about three months (Lk 1:56).
IMMACULATE MOTHER (all sing)
Immaculate mother, to you do we plead,
To ask god, our father for help in our needs.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
We pray for our country, the land of our birth,
We pray for all nations, that peace be on earth.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria.
FAREWELL PRAYER
O beloved mother, the time has come, for your departure from our class/office, your home also during your stay
with us. Our lips cannot express the joy overflowing in our hearts. Inspired by your love mother, you desired to be
with us, even for only a while. Thank you, mother. Thank you. Come back some other day. We will wait for you
with profound ardor. Upon your departure, take with you our hearts. Never allow us to forget you nor to stray away
from your care now and forever. Amen.

MARYS FAREWELL (stand)

L: Anyone who does not know the Gospel, does not know Christ. (St. Jerome)
A: Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Lk 2:19)
L: In those days Jesus went out into the hills to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to god. (Lk 6:12)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, teach us how to pray!
L: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse, you, pray for those who abuse
you, and as you wish that men do to you, do to them. (Lk 6:27-28, 31)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, teach us how to love!
L: Whatever home you enter, first say, Peace be to this home! And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest
upon him. (Lk 10:5-6)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, fill this home with peace!
L: But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven but beat his breast saying, God
be merciful to me a sinner! I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other. (Lk 18:13-14)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be merciful to me, a sinner!
L: Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after Me, cannot be my disciple. (Lk 14:27)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, give us strength to bear our cross!
L: And Jesus knelt down and prayed, Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless, not My
will but Yours be done. And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an
agony, he prayed the more earnestly; and his seat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the
ground. (Lk 22:41-44)
A: Come, Holy Spirit, for love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may the Fathers will be done perfectly in all souls!
L: Standing by the cross of Jesus was his mother when Jesus saw his mother and disciple whom he loved
standing near, he said to his mother, woman, behold, your son! then he said to the disciple, behold, your
mother! and from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (Jn 19:25-17)
TO JESUS THROUGH MARY (kneel)
L: If we would go up to God, and be united with Him, we must use the same means he used to come down to us
to be made man and to impart His grace to us. That means that we should have a true devotion to our blessed
lady. (secret of Mary, St. Louis Marie de Montfort)
A: Lord Jesus Crucified, we thank you and love you: for not only did you give us yourself on the cross. But you
also gave us your mother Mary. Following the example of your beloved disciple John, we have welcomed you
Mother into our home. Please, dearest Mary, make our hearts burn with love for the blessed trinity; the father, son,
and the Holy Spirit. Teach us to look upon Jesus, whom we have pierced by our sins. We will say like Thomas the
Apostle; Do you love Me? with you Mary and Joseph, with saint Michael archangel and all the holy angels, with
saints Peter and Paul and all the saints, we ardently desire to shout our answer, yes, Lord Jesus, we do love
you! make our love grow greater day by day.
L: And inspired by the spirit, Simeon came into the temple he blessed Mary and Joseph and he said to Mary,
the mother of Jesus, behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel a sword shall pierce through
your own soul also, that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed. (Lk 2:27, 34-35)
A: O sorrowful Immaculate Heart of Mary, sweetest gift of Jesus to all men, we have welcomed you as our Mother
and Queen. All that is ours now and forever, we consecrate to you; so that you might present this treasure in our
name, to your beloved son Jesus, our Lord and savior. May he offer it to his heavenly Father. O mother Mary,
guard and protect us. Guide and inspire us. Pray for us and love us always as most beloved children of our
heavenly father. Come, Holy Spirit, make us true children of God, loving brothers and sisters of Jesus, through the
sorrowful Immaculate Heart of Mary! Come, Lord Jesus, come!
FINAL HYMNS
GIVE THANKS
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks, because He has given Jesus Christ, his son.
And now let the weak say I am strong.
Let the poor say I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us,
Give thanks.

HOLY GOD
Holy God, we praise Thy name,
Lord of all, we bow before Thee;
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heaven above adore Thee.
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign,
Hark, the loud celestial hymn,
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and Seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising.
Fill the heavens with sweet accord,

THE ANNUNCIATION:

The angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will conceive a son. His name shall be called
Jesus.

2)

THE VISITATION:

Mary visits and helps her elderly cousin Elizabeth who has conceived a son in her late
years.

3)

THE NATIVITY:

Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem. Local shepherds greet the Savior. And three
kings from the east follow His star to pay homage to Him.

4)

THE PRESENTATION:

Jesus is presented in the temple according to the law of Moses. Simeon took Jesus into
his arms and praised God.

5)

THE FINDING OF THE

CHILD JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE:

Jesus is lost for three days. Mary and Joseph search sorrowfully until they find Him in
the temple in the midst of the Elders

THE FIVE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

(Thursdays)
1)

BAPTISM OF
JESUS IN THE
JORDAN:

Humbling Himself before John the baptist, Christ descends into the waters, the heavens
open wide and the voice of the Father declares Him the beloved Son , while the Holy
Spirit descends upon Him.

2)

THE MIRACLE AT
CANA:

At the request of Mary, Christ performs His first public miracle, at the wedding feast in
Cana, when He changes water into wine.

3)

THE
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF THE KINGDOM:

Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls all to conversion, and
promises forgives of sins to all who draw near to Him in humble trust.

4)

THE
TRANSFIGURATIO
N:

The glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands
the astonished Apostles to listen to Him.

5)

JESUS
INSTITUTES THE
EUCHARIST:

Christ offers His body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and
testifies to the end His love for humanity, for whose salvation He will offer Himself in
sacrifice.

THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

(Tuesdays & Fridays)
1)

THE AGONY IN
THE GARDEN:

Jesus prostrates Himself, praying to the Father, and anguishes over all the sins of the
world.

2)

THE SCOURGING
AT THE PILLAR:

Jesus is stripped of His garments, His hands are tied and He is beaten severely.

3)

THE CROWNING
WITH THORNS:

A crown of thorns is driven into Jesus' head as the soldiers mock Him.

4)

JESUS CARRIES
HIS CROSS:

The cross is Placed across the shoulders of Jesus. And He is made to carry it to Calvary.

5)

THE CRUCIFIXION:

Jesus is nailed to the cross. Nails are driven through His hands and feet. His side is
pierced with a spear.

THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

(Sundays and Wednesdays)
1)

THE
RESURRECTION:

Jesus rises from the dead. An empty tomb mystifies all until He presents Himself to His
disciples.

2)

THE ASCENSION:

After performing many miracles and being seen by many, Jesus ascends into Heaven
while his disciples watch.

3)

THE DESCENT OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT:

Parted tongues of fire descended on the disciples and all were filled with the Holy Spirit.

4)

THE ASSUMPTION: Mary is assumed into Heaven, body and soul.

5)

THE
CORONATION:

Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by the Blessed Trinity.