Topic: Praying of the Holy Rosary

I was hoping some of you would like to join me in saying the Rosary. I find it a peaceful time with God,
You can either say the entire rosary or just a decade
each day.

If the directions I have posted are not easy to understand
or if you have things to add please do
Welcome to everyone that would like to


How to pray the rosary

Make the Sign of the Cross
Pray the Apostles Creed
Pray the Our Father
Pray 3 Hail Mary's
Pray a Glory Be
Meditate on the first mystery, and pray one Our Father.
Pray 10 Hail Mary's
Pray the Glory Be and the Fatima Decade Prayer
Meditate on the next mystery, and pray an Our Father.
Repeat Steps 7-10 until all mysteries have been meditated on.
Pray the Hail Holy Queen.
Make the Sign of the Cross






The Prayers of the Holy Rosary ~~~~~~~


I always begin by holding the cross in my right hand and while , doing the sign of the cross
recite..

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit


and then by reciting the Apostles' Creed (some prefer to say the Nicene Creed) while meditating on the crucifix.

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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He decended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen

Then an introductory Our Father ("The Lord's Prayer") while holding the first bead above the crucifix...

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.

Now three Hail Mary's (considering the virtues of love, hope and faith) on each of the next three beads....

Hail Mary full of grace
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou 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.

Then pray a 'Glory Be....'

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, world without end. Amen.

Some groups pray the more modern Glory be...


Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen.

Many groups add the Fatima prayer after the Glory Be...

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy



Hail Holy Queen
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, mourning and weeping in this valley 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 your 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.


On different days of the week special meditations are added
while praying since today is Friday todays meditaiton is

The Sorrowful Mysteries, to be said on Tuesdays and Fridays:

The Agony in the Garden
Meditation: Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane ... He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer. "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass me by." Matthew 26:36-39

The Scourging at the Pillar
Meditation: The people said, "Let his blood be on us and on our children." At that, he released Barabbas to them. Jesus, however, he first had scourged. Matthew 27:25-26

The Crowning with Thorns
Meditation: They stripped off his clothes and wrapped him in a scarlet cloak. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they fixed it on his head ... and began to mock him. Matthew 27:28-29

The Carrying of the Cross
Meditation: Jesus was led away, and carrying the cross by himself, went out to what is called the Place of the Skull. There they crucified him. John 19:16-18

The Crucifixion and Death
Meditation: The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two, Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." After this, he expired. Luke 23:45-46