The Most Holy Rosary

Note: For groups or public recitation, the leader's text in black response text in brown

Opening Prayers

Sign of the Cross

   In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Queen of the Holy Rosary

   Queen of the Holy Rosary, Thou hast deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children 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.

Apostles' Creed

   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.

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 tresspass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

3x Hail Mary

   Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amoung 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

   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.

Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

Joyful Mysteries ( Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent )

   1. First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation    for the love of humility
   2. Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation    for charity towards my neighbour
   3. Third Joyful Mystery: The Birth of Jesus    for the spirit of poverty
   4. Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation    for the virtue of obedience
   5. Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple    for the virtue of piety

Luminous Mysteries ( Thursdays )

   1. First Luminous Mystery: Baptism of Jesus    for submission to God's Will
   2. Second Luminous Mystery: Wedding Feast of Cana    for devotion to Mary
   3. Third Luminous Mystery: Proclamation of the Kingdom of God    for the grace of conversion
   4. Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration    for holy fear of God
   5. Fifth Luminous Mystery: Institution of the Holy Eucharist    for thanksgiving to God

Sorrowful Mysteries ( Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays of Lent )

   1. First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden    for true contrition for sin
   2. Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar    for the virtue of purity
   3. Third Sorrowful Mystery: Crowning with Thorns    for moral courage
   4. Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross    for the virtue of patience
   5. Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion    for final perseverance

Glorious Mysteries ( Wednesdays, Sundays except Sundays of Advent and Lent )

   1. First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection    for the virtue of faith
   2. Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension    for the virtue of hope
   3. Third Glorious Mystery: Descent of the Holy Spirit    for the virtue of love
   4. Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary    for a happy death
   5. Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary    for eternal salvation

5x Decades of the Rosary

For each decade, recite:

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 tresspass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

10x Hail Mary

   Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amoung 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

   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.

Fatima Prayer

   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.

Prayers at the End of the Rosary

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 vale of tears; turn, then most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this, our exile, show unto 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.

Memorare

   Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
      O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.