The Rosary
O God, come to my assistance; O LORD, make haste to help me! Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, thou hast deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children there the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may be enriched by its fruits and obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners and of Russia, and the graces which I ask of thee in this Rosary. (Here mention your request) I ask this for the greater glory of God, for thine own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.
I offer this Rosary for...
For those who don’t believe, I pray: 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; on 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 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.
For the needs of the Catholic Church, and for the intentions of Pope Francis, I pray:
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.
For an increase of Faith, Hope, and Charity in our souls and in our world, I pray:
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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 to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism of the Lord
Spiritual fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy baptism by John the Baptist, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the opening of our hearts and minds to the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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.
1. John is baptizing in the Jordan proclaiming a baptism of repentance.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2. “I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3. “One mightier than I is coming after me.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4. “I have baptized you with water, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
5. Seeing Jesus, John exclaims: “Behold the Lamb of God.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
6. Against protests of his unworthiness, John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
7. After Jesus’ baptism a voice from Heaven: “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
8. The Spirit descends upon Jesus in the form of a dove.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
9. In this heavenly manifestation is instituted the sacrament of baptism.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
10. The divine Trinity is manifested: the voice of the Father is heard as the Spirit descends upon the Son.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3:13-17
1:9-11
3:21-22
1:29-34
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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 Thy mercy. Amen.
2. The Miracle at Cana
Spiritual fruit: To Jesus through Mary, Love, the sacrament of Holy Matrimony
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy miracle at the wedding feast of Cana, done at Thy Mother’s behest, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may come to find Thee and become Thy worthy servants, through Mary’s guidance and care. Amen.
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.
1. Jesus, His Mother and disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2. During the wedding feast the wine ran short.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3. Mary turned to Jesus: “They have no wine.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4. Jesus replied: “What would you have Me do? My hour has not yet come.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
5. Mary said to the waiters: “Do whatever He tells you.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
6. There were six stone water jars, each holding fifteen to twenty gallons.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
7. Jesus bids the waiters to fill the jars with water, and then draw some out and take it to the chief steward.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
8. The chief steward said to the groom: “Every man serves the good wine first… but you have saved the good wine until now.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
9. At Mary’s request, Jesus worked His first miracle.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
10. By His presence, Holy Matrimony was raised to the dignity of a Sacrament.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2:1-11
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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 Thy mercy. Amen.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Spiritual fruit: Repentance and trust in God, Christian Witness and Conversion
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain true repentance for our sins within our hearts, striving our hardest to obey God’s will, while placing our full and unhindered trust in Him. Amen.
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.
1. “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2. “My kingdom is not of this world.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3. “Unless a man be born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4. “Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
5. “I have come to call sinners, not the just.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
6. “Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
7. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
8. “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
9. “Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
10. “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church… I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4:17-5:48
1:15
10:9-15
18:36-37
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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 Thy mercy. Amen.
4. The Transfiguration
Spiritual fruit: Desire for holiness, Spiritual Courage
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Transfiguration, showing Thy divine nature and the confirmation of it by the Father, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain within our hearts a true desire for holiness and the strength to live it out. Amen.
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.
1. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain to pray.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2. Jesus was transfigured before them.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3. “His face became as dazzling as the sun, his clothes as radiant as light.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4. This was to fortify their faith to withstand the coming tragedy of the Passion.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
5. Jesus foresaw the ‘scandal of the cross,’ and prepared them for it by this manifestation of His glory.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
6. Moses and Elias (representing the Law and the prophets of the Old Testament) were conversing with Jesus about His Passion.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
7. “Do not think I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets… but to fulfill them.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
8. From a cloud came a voice: “This is my beloved Son, listen to Him.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
9. Jesus admonishes them not to tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man rises from the dead.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
10. We too will behold the transfigured Jesus on the Last Day.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
17:1-8
9:2-8
9:28-36
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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 Thy mercy. Amen.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Spiritual fruit: Love of Our Eucharistic Lord, Eucharistic Adoration
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy institution of the Eucharist during the last supper, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, that we may obtain undying love, reverence, and a true desire for union with Thee in the Eucharist. Amen.
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.
1. I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
2. Jesus took bread, blessed it: “Take and eat, this is My Body.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
3. Taking the wine: “This cup is the new covenant in my Blood, shed for you.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
4. At that eucharistic meal, Jesus celebrated the first Mass.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
5. At every Mass the sacrifice of Calvary is made present.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
6. At the Last Supper Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Orders to perpetuate this sacrifice.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
7. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
8. The Eucharist is a sacrifice inasmuch as it is offered up, and a sacrament inasmuch as it is received.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
9. In the Mass we offer ourselves to God, and God gives himself to us.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
10. The Mass will be fruitful in the measure of our surrender to the Father.
Hail Mary Full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though 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.
26:26-28
14:22-24
22:14-20
6:51-59
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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 Thy mercy. Amen.
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. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
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 on 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.
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 hosts, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. O Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this night be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, and to guide. Amen.
May the Divine Assistance remain always with us, and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do 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. We fly to thy protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen.