The Holy Rosary

I unite with all the Angels and Saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful here present. I unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy Mother, and to praise Thee in her and through her. I renounce all the distractions that I may have during this Rosary, which I wish to say with modesty, attention, and devotion, just as if it were to be the very last of my life.

We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father, and these three Hail Mary's in honor of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope, and an ardent charity. Amen.

At this time, mention your particular intentions for this Rosary (thanksgiving, reparation, petition) "..and that we may always retain our most precious Catholic Faith, practice it fervently, and die for it if necessary, we humbly 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 let us not be led into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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 our death. Amen.

O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art One God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. I believe that Thy Divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.

Hail Mary... Holy Mother Mary, please grant us an increase in the virtue of Hope.

O my God, relying on Thy almighty power, and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain the pardon of my sin, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

Hail Mary... Holy Mother Mary, please grant us an increase in the virtue of Charity, a deeper love of God; a greater love, respect, and consideration for one another

O my God, I love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee; I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be forever, unto ages of ages. Amen.

O God, Whose Only-begotten Son, by His Life, Death, and Resurrection, hast 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.

The Five Joyful Mysteries
*Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays during Advent and the Christmas Season*
1. The Annunciation We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this first decade in honor of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Thine Incarnation in her womb; and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the grace of a profound humility. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... 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. Most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen. May the grace of the Mystery of the Annunciation come down into our souls. Amen.
Hymn: Immaculate Mary, Our hearts are on fire, The title's so wondrous, Fills all our desire. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
	2. The Visitation We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this second decade in honor of the Visitation of Thy most holy Mother to her cousin, St. Elizabeth, and the sanctification of St. John the Baptist in her womb; and we ask of Thee through this Mystery, and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the grace of an ardent charity toward our neighbor. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Visitation come down into our souls. Amen.
3. The Nativity We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this third decade in honor of Thy humble Birth in the stable of Bethlehem, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery, and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the grace of detachment from the things of the world, contempt of riches, and love of holy poverty. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Nativity come down into our souls. Amen.
For poor, sick, afflicted, thy mercy we crave, And comfort the dying, the Light of the grave. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria; Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
	4. The Presentation in the Temple We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fourth 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, for the grace of great purity of body and soul. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Presentation in the Temple come down into our souls. Amen.
5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fifth decade in honor of Mary’s finding Thee in the Temple after being lost for three long days, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, for the grace of true wisdom. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Finding of Our Lord in the Temple come down into our souls. Amen.
We pray, dearest Mother, for those who now stray, From Jesus and Mary, on heresy's way. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria; Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays during Lent
	1. The Agony in the Garden We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this sixth decade in honor of Thy bitter Agony in the Garden of Olives, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the grace of true contrition for our sins. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Agony in the Garden come down into our souls. Amen.
Stabat Mater: Holy Mother, pierce me through, In my heart each wound renew, of my Savior Crucified.
	2. The Scourging We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this seventh decade in honor of Thy bloody Scourging at the pillar, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the grace of mortifying our senses. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Scourging at the pillar come down into our souls. Amen.
	3. The Crowning with Thorns We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this eighth decade in honor of Thy being crowned with the mocking crown of thorns, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mary Mother, for the grace of contempt of the world. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus...
May the grace of the Mystery of the Crowning with Thorns come down into our souls. Amen. Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, she beheld her tender Child, All with bloody scourges rent.
4. The Carrying of the Cross We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this ninth decade in honor of Thy carrying of the heavy wooden Cross to Calvary, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the grace of patience in bearing our crosses in this life. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross come down into our souls. Amen.
	5. The Crucifixion We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this tenth decade in honor of Thy Crucifixion and ignominious death on Calvary and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for the conversion of sinners, the perseverance of the just and the relief of the suffering souls in Purgatory. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Crucifixion come down into our souls. Amen.
At the Cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last.
The Five Glorious Mysteries
Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Easter to Advent
1. The Resurrection We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this eleventh decade in honor of Thy glorious Resurrection from the dead, and we ask of Thee through this Mystery, and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for deeper love of God and greater fervor in Thy service. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Resurrection come down into our souls. Amen.
At death's solemn moment, O Mother be nigh, As children of Mary, please teach us to die. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria; Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
	2. The Ascension We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this twelfth decade in honor of Thy triumphant Ascension into Heaven, and we ask of Thee through this Mystery, and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother Mary, for an ardent desire for Heaven, our true home. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Ascension come down into our souls. Amen.
3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this thirteenth decade in honor of the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon Mary and the Apostles at Pentecost, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, the grace of the coming of the Holy Ghost into our souls. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of Pentecost come down into our souls. Amen.
We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth; And bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria; Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
	4. The Assumption We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fourteenth decade in honor of the Resurrection and triumphant Assumption of Thy most holy Mother, body and soul , into Heaven, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, for the grace of a tender devotion for so good a Mother. Amen. Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Assumption come down into our souls. Amen.
5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fifteenth decade in honor of the Coronation of Thy holy Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth, and we ask of Thee through this Mystery, and through her intercession, for perseverance in grace as her faithful slaves of love, and a crown of glory hereafter. Amen.

Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father... O my Jesus... May the grace of the Mystery of the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary come down into our souls. Amen.
Immaculate Mary, thy praises we sing, who reignest in splendor, with Jesus our King. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria; Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Salve Regina 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 this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this, our exile, show unto 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 Mary, Immaculate Queen of the Universe, Spouse of the Holy Ghost, Mediatrix of All Graces, Triumph and Reign, in the Name of Jesus, and for the Love of Jesus, Now and Forever. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! (three times) May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God and the intercession of Mary, rest in peace. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle, be thou our safeguard against the malice and snares of the Devil. Rebuke him, O God, we humbly beseech Thee; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, cast into Satan, all the other evil spirits, who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary To thee, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction; and having implored the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we now with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly implore thee also to take us under thy protection. By that charity wherewith thou wast to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which thou did cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray, thou thou wouldst look down with gracious eye upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood, and wilt assist in our need by thy power and strength. Defend, O most watchful Guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving Father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant Defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old, thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His Life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under thy patronage, that following thy example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.
TO THE QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY O Queen of the most holy Rosary, in these times of brazen impiety, show again Thy power, with the signs which accompanied Thy victories of old, and from the throne where Thou art seated, dispensing pardon and grace, in pity watch over the Church of Thy Son, and every order of the clergy and laity, suffering in grievous warfare. Hasten, O most powerful destroyer of heresy, hasten the hour of mercy, seeing that the hour of judgment is daily challenged by innumerable offenses. Obtain for me, the lowest of men, kneeling suppliant in Thy presence, the grace which may enable me to live a just life on earth, and reign with the just in Heaven, whilst with the faithful throughout the world, O Queen of the most holy Rosary, I salute Thee and cry out: Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us!