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 Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
Spiritual fruit: Humility
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the Annunciation, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, a profound humility. 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. The time for the Incarnation 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. Of all women God prepared Mary from her conception to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word.
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. The Angel Gabriel announces: “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee.”
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. Mary wonders at this salutation.
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. The Angel assures her: “Fear not . . . you shall conceive in your womb, and give birth to a 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.
6. Mary is troubled for she has made a vow of virginity.
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. The Angel answers that she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and her Son will be called the Son 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.
8. The Incarnation awaits Mary’s consent.
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. Mary answers: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word.”
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 Word was made flesh and dwelt among 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.
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1:26-38
1:18-25
1-20
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 Visitation
Spiritual fruit: Love of neighbor, charity
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the visitation of Thy holy Mother to her cousin St. Elisabeth and the sanctification of St. John the Baptist in the womb, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, charity and love toward our neighbor. 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. Mary’s cousin Elizabeth conceived a son in her old age… for nothing is impossible with 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.
2. Charity prompts Mary to hasten to visit Elizabeth in the hour of her need.
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. The journey to Elizabeth’s home is about eighty miles requiring four or five days.
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. Though long and arduous, the journey is joyous, for Mary bears with her the Incarnate Word.
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 Mary’s salutation, John the Baptist is sanctified in his mother’s womb.
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. Elizabeth exclaims: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
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. “How have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to 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.
8. “Blessed is she who believed that the Lord’s words to her would be fulfilled.”
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. Mary replies: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit finds joy in God my Savior.”
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. Mary serves her cousin in all humility for three months until the birth of John the Baptist.
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.
1:39-56
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 Nativity
Spiritual fruit: Detachment of the world
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy nativity in the stable of Bethlehem, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, detachment from the things of the world, contempt of riches, and love of holy poverty. 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. Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to comply with the decree of Caesar Augustus.
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. The hour for Mary to give birth is near, but there is no room in the inn.
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. In the stillness of the night, the Savior is born in a cave, Mary remaining a Virgin.
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. She wraps Him in swaddling clothes and lays Him in a manger.
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. In unspeakable joy Mary gathers to her bosom the Flower of her virginity.
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. Jesus enters the world in poverty to teach the lesson of detachment from earthly things.
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. The angel announces to the shepherds: “Today there is born to you in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ 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.
8. The angelic chorus sing: “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth.”
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. The shepherds come to the stable to pay homage to the Infant Jesus.
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 Magi come to adore the Holy Child and offer Him gifts.
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.
2:1-20
2:1-12
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 Presentation in the Temple
Spiritual fruit: Obedience and purity
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy presentation in the temple and the purification of Mary, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, purity of body and soul. 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. Observing the law of Moses they take Jesus to the Temple to present Him to 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.
2. According to the Law the firstborn male child of every family should be consecrated to 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. Mary offers her Son to the Father, then ransoms Him back at the price paid by the poor.
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 is not subject to the law of Moses, yet to teach obedience, submits to 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. Mary is not subject to the law of purification, yet in humility she submits to 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.
6. God had revealed to Simeon that he would not see death until he had seen the Messiah.
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. Recognizing the Child, he prays: “Now you can dismiss your servant in peace. You have fulfilled your word.”
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. “This Child is destined to be the downfall and rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed.”
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. And to Mary Simeon reveals: “And your own soul a sword shall pierce.”
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. After they fulfill all the Law requires they return to Nazareth.
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.
2:22-39
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 Finding in the Temple
Spiritual fruit: Perseverance and obedience to the Will of God
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Mary’s finding Thee in the temple, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the gift of true wisdom. 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. When Jesus is twelve years old, He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.
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. After the feast of the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set out for Nazareth without Jesus.
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. At the end of the first day’s journey they discover Jesus is missing.
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. His parents return immediately looking for 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.
5. This loss causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to the hearts of Mary and Joseph.
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. On the third day, they find Jesus in the Temple among the Doctors who were astonished at His wisdom.
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. Mary: “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching for You in sorrow.”
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. Jesus: “Why did you search for Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
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 goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to 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.
10. Mary keeps all these things in her heart.
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.
2:41-52
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.