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Monday, April 7, 2008

The Mysteries of the ROSARY with Bible references..

The Joyful Mysteries(Said on Mondays, Saturdays)
First Joyful Mystery - The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary
read: Luke 1:26-38

Second Joyful Mystery - The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
read: Luke 1:39-56

Third Joyful Mystery - The Birth of Jesus
read: Luke 2:6-20/Matthew 2:1-12/John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-18

Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
read: Luke 2:22-35. 39-40

Fifth Joyful Mystery - Finding Jesus in the Temple
read: Luke 2:41-52

The Luminous Mysteries
(Said on Thursdays)

First Luminous Mystery - The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan
read:Matthew 3:13-17/Mark 1:9-11/luke 3:21-22

The Second Luminous Mystery - The Wedding at Cana
read: John 2:11

The Third Luminous Mystery - the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
read: Matthew 4:13-17. 5:1-12/Mark 1:14-15. 21-28/Luke 4:14-22

The Fourth Luminous Mystery - The Transfiguration of Jesus
read: Matthew 17:1-8/Luke 9:28-35/Mark 9:2-8

The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist
read: Matthew 26:26-28/Luke 22:14-20/Mark 14:22-24/1st Corinthians 11:23-26

The Sorrowful Mysteries
(Said on Tuesdays, Fridays)

First Sorrowful Mystery - Agony of Jesus in the Garden
read: Matthew 26:36-45/Mark 14:32-41/Luke 22:39-46

Second Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar
read: Matthew 27:15-26/Mark 15:6-15/Luke 23:1-5/John 18:38-19:1

Third Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus is Crowned With Thorns
read: Matthew 27:27-31/Mark 15:16-20/John 19:2-16

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - Jesus Carries His Cross
read: Matthew 27:31-32/Mark 15:20-23/Luke 23:26-31

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion of Jesus
read: Matthew 27:33-50/Mark 15:22-37/Luke 23:33-47/John 19:18-30

The Glorious Mysteries
(Said on Wednesdays, Sundays)

First Glorious Mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus
read: John 20:1-23/Luke 24:1-12/Mark 16:1-11/Matthew 28:1-10

Second Glorious Mystery - The Ascension of Jesus
read: Luke 24:46-53/Matthew28:16-20/Mark 16:14-20/Acts 1:1-11

Third Glorious Mystery - The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
read: Acts 2:1-12

Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
read: Luke 1:26-38. 1:41-55/1st Corinthians 15:20-26/Revelations 12:1-12

Fifth Glorious Mystery - The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
read: Matthew 25:31-40/Revelation 7:9-17
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Prayers used in the ROSARY.

Prayers used in the Rosary

Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Introductory Prayers
Leader: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you.
All: Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
L: O Lord open my lips.
A: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
L: O God come to my assistance.
A:O Lord make haste to help me.
L: Glory be to the father to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
A: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

The Apostles’ Creed.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand 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 heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.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 the life everlasting.Amen.The Lord’s Prayer/Our FatherOur Father, Who art in heavenHallowed 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.

Glory be to the father.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen.

The Hail Mary.
Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee; blessed are 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.

Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady. (Fatima Prayer)
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, and help especially those most in need of Your mercy.

Hail Holy Queen.
Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,Hail our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your 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!

The Litany of the blessed Virgin
Leader: Lord, have mercy on us.
Answer: Lord have mercy on us.
L:Christ, have mercy on us.
A:Christ have mercy on us.
L:Lord, have mercy on us.
A:Lord have mercy on us.
L: Christ hear us.
A:Christ, graciously hear us.
L:God, the Father in Heaven.
A:have mercy on us.
L:God the Son, Redeemer of the world.
A: have mercy on us.
L:God the Holy Spirit.
A: have mercy on us.
L:Holy Trinity, One God.
A:have mercy on us.
L:Holy Mary,
A:pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
Mother of Christ,
pray for us.
Mother of the Church,
pray for us.
Mother of divine grace,
pray for us.
Mother most pure,
pray for us.
Mother most chaste,
pray for us.
Mother inviolate,
pray for us.
Mother undefiled,
pray for us.
Mother most amiable,
pray for us.
Mother most admirable,
pray for us.
Mother of good counsel,
pray for us.
Mother of our Creator,
pray for us.
Mother of our Savior,
pray for us.
Virgin most prudent,
pray for us.
Virgin most venerable,
pray for us.
Virgin most renowned,
pray for us.
Virgin most powerful,
pray for us.
Virgin most merciful,
pray for us.
Virgin most faithful,
pray for us.
Mirror of justice,
pray for us.
Seat of wisdom,
pray for us.
Cause of our joy,
pray for us.
Spiritual vessel,
pray for us.
Vessel of honor,
pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion,
pray for us.
Mystical rose,
pray for us.
Tower of David,
pray for us.
Tower of ivory,
pray for us.
House of gold,
pray for us.
Ark of the covenant,
pray for us.
Gate of heaven,
pray for us.
Morning star,
pray for us.
Health of the sick,
pray for us.
Refuge of sinners,
pray for us.
Comfort of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Help of Christians,
pray for us.
Queen of Angels,
pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs,
pray for us.
Queen of Prophets,
pray for us.
Queen of Apostles,
pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs,
pray for us.
Queen of Confessors,
pray for us.
Queen of Virgins,
pray for us.
Queen of all Saints,
pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin,
pray for us.
Queen assumed into heaven,
pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
pray for us.
Queen of the family,
pray for us.
Queen of Peace,
pray for us.
Leader:Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Answer:spare us, O Lord!.
L:Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
A:graciously hear us, O Lord!
L:Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
A:have mercy on us.
L:Queen of the most Holy Rosary, Pray for us,
A: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
All: 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.

Closing Prayer.
Leader:May the divine assistance remain always with us.
Answer: Amen.
Leader: May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Answer: Amen.
Leader: May the blessing of almighty God: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, descend upon us and remain with us always.
Answer: Amen.
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How to Pray the ROSARY.

How to Pray the Rosary


1. Make the sign of the cross.
2. Say the our Father.
3. Say three Hail Marys for increase of Hope, Faith and Charity.
4. Say the Glory be to the Father.
5. Announce the Mystery to be meditated upon; pause for a while; announce the intention for which the decade is offered, then say the Our Father..
6. Say ten (10) hail Marys while meditating on the mystery that has just been announced.
7. Say the glory be to the Father and the Fatima Prayer.
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each of the remaining four meysteries.
9. Pray the Hail Holy Queen.
10. Recite the Litany of the Blessed Virgin.
11. Say the closing Prayer.