How to Pray the Rosary
- Make the Sign of the Cross.
- Recite the Apostles’ Creed while holding the cross.
- On the next bead, pray the Our Father.
- On each of the next three beads, pray the Hail Mary.
- On the next bead, pray the Glory Be.
- Announce the first mystery. Then pray the Our Father.
- On each of the next 10 beads, pray the Hail Mary.
- At the end of ten Hail Marys, pray the Glory Be. Then, pray the Fatima Prayer “O My Jesus…” Then announce the second mystery and go on in this manner until completing the five decades.
- Pray the Hail Holy Queen, Concluding Prayer, and Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
- To conclude, make the Sign of the Cross.
Prayers of the Rosary
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (top)
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence 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, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. (top)
The 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. (top)
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 for us sinners now, and at the hour of death. Amen. (top)
Glory Be
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. (top)
Fatima Prayers
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask forgiveness for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee! Amen. (top)
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 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. (top)
Concluding Prayer
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. (top)
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
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 host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. (top)
The Mysteries of the Rosary
The five Joyful Mysteries
1st - The Annunciation
2nd - The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth
3rd - The Nativity our Lord
4th - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
5th - The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The five Sorrowful Mysteries
1st -The Agony in the Garden
2nd - The Scourging at the Pillar
3rd - The Crowning with Thorns
4th - The Carrying of the Cross
5th - The Crucifixion
The five Glorious Mysteries
1st - The Resurrection
2nd - The Ascension
3rd - The Descent of the Holy Ghost
4th - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
5th - The Coronation of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth
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![]() | SAINT OF THE DAYSt. Alexander of Alexandria
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Alphonsus, King of Leon and Galicia, very much wanted all his servants to honor the Blessed Virgin by saying the Rosary. So he would hang a large rosary on his belt and always wear it, but unfortunately never said it himself. Nevertheless, his wearing it encouraged everyone to say the Rosary very devoutly.