Opening On the crucifix: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe… On the first large bead: Our Father… On the three small beads: three Hail Marys — for faith, hope and love. Glory Be…
Each decade Announce the mystery and briefly recall what it is about. On the large bead: Our Father… On the ten small beads: ten Hail Marys… At the end: Glory Be… and a short prayer: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.”
Joyful Mysteries (Monday, Saturday) The Annunciation. The Visitation. The Nativity of Jesus. The Presentation in the Temple. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
Luminous Mysteries (Thursday) The Baptism in the Jordan. The Wedding at Cana. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. The Transfiguration. The Institution of the Eucharist.
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday, Friday) The Agony in the Garden. The Scourging at the Pillar. The Crowning with Thorns. The Carrying of the Cross. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus.
Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday, Sunday) The Resurrection. The Ascension. The Descent of the Holy Spirit. The Assumption of the Mother of God. The Coronation of the Mother of God.
Closing Hail, Holy Queen… Beneath your compassion…
Saint Padre Pio called the rosary his “weapon” and prayed it many times a day. If there is no time for the whole rosary, pray at least one decade — for a particular person or intention.
Pray together with others