HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY - Summary Version
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While holding the crucifix make
the Sign of the Cross. and
then recite the Apostles Creed. |
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Recite the Our
Father on the first large bead. |
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Recite a Hail
Mary for an increase of faith, hope and charity on each
of the three small beads. |
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Recite the Glory
Be to the Father on the next large bead. |
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Recite the Fatima
Prayer "O my Jesus" on the large bead. |
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Recall the 1st Rosary Mystery and recite the Our Father on the large bead. |
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On each of the adjacent ten small
beads (also referred to as a decade) recite a Hail Mary while
reflecting on the mystery. |
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On the next large bead, recite
the Glory Be to the Father, the Fatima prayer. |
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Each succeeding decade is prayed
in a similar manner by recalling the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th mystery,
reciting the Our Father, ten Hail Marys while reflecting on the
mystery, the Glory Be to
the Father, and the Fatima prayer. |
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When the 5th mystery is completed,
the Rosary is Customarily concluded with the Hail
Holy Queen, and the Sign of the Cross. Done! |
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THE HOLY ROSARY -- DETAILED Version
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The Holy Rosary
The
rosary has been prayed since the thirteenth century. While meditating
on the life of Jesus, one recites the prayers that brings one closer to
Him and to His Mother, Mary.
Start by making the sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then recite the Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and 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 heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
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 life everlasting.
Amen.
Then say 1 "Our Father", 3 "Hail Mary's" for the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity; and then 1 "Glory Be"; (then 1 Oh my Jesus)
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. x1
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 death. Amen. x3
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. x1
O MY JESUS, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all
souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy. Amen. x1
say the 1ST MYSTERY(corresponding to day of week version)... x1
say OUR FATHER... x1
say 10 HAIL MARY .. x10
say GLORY BE ...x1
say O MY JESUS ...x1 (this 4-pack makes one decade, you have 5 decades in all to cover)
say the 2nd MYSTERY(corresponding to day of week version)... x1
repeat 4-pack above
say the 3rd MYSTERY(corresponding to day of week version)... x1
repeat 4-pack above
say the 4th MYSTERY(corresponding to day of week version)... x1
repeat 4-pack above
say the 5th MYSTERY( 5th is last mystery)... x1
After the completion of the five mysteries (five decades), the "Hail Holy Queen" is said:
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 valley of tears. Turn then, most
gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our
exile show us 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. Amen x1
SIGN OF THE CROSS ...In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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OR at this point... For the intentions of the Holy Father, one may
recite at this point 1 "Our Father", 1 "Hail Mary", and one "Glory Be" with "O My Jesus". Then do SIGN OF THE CROSS... In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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DONE!
THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY - Summary
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES ( Mondays and Saturdays, may be said on Sundays during Advent and Christmas):
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (Tuesdays and Fridays, may be said on Sundays during Lent ):
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (Wednesdays and Sundays):
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES (Thursdays):
1. The Baptism in the Jordan
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. Proclamation of the Kingdom
4. The Transfiguration
5. Institution of the Eucharist
MYSTERIES - In Detail
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JOYFUL MYSTERIES ( on monday and saturday)
1st joyful mystery - The Annunciation
of the Angel to Mary
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In the sixth
month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee,
named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was
Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
And the angel came in unto her, and said: "Hail, thou that
art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou
among women". And when she saw him, she was troubled at his
saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this
should be.And the angel said unto her:" Fear not, Mary: for
thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive
in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name
Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the
Highest"... And Mary said:" Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
be it unto me according to thy word". And the angel departed
from her. (Luk 1,26-38)
Oh Mary with Your "yes" You have
opened heaven's ways, You have achieved the will of the Father.
You will be blessed for ever: Your intercession is heard in
Heaven, because You have accepted God's plan. Let us pray
that we can say "yes" to the Father in every instance He ask
it of us. Mary help us to be humble and obedient to God's
will.
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2nd joyful mystery - The visitation
of Mary to Saint Elizabeth
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Mary arose
in those days, and went into the hill country with haste,
into a city of Juda. And entered into the house of Zacharias,
and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth
heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb;
and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost and she spoke
out with a loud voice, and said: "Blessed art thou among
women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb". ... And Mary
said: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath
rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low
estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all
generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty
hath done to me great things; and holy is his name"... (Luk
1,39-49)
Mary goes to visit Elisabeth: She
carries God to Her cousin, for the love of Her brothers
and neighbours. Lord help us to carry Christ to others, like
Mary did. Let us ask Mary the gift of burning charity.
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3rd
joyful mystery - The nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem
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And so it was, that, while they were
there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him
in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because
there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in
the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the
Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said
unto them: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings
of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you
is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall
find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". (Luk 2,6-12)
Infant Jesus in the manger. Mary,
Joseph and the shepherds adore Him. Let us also adore Christ,
the Son of God, in the silence of our soul and from the
depth of our heart. Let us ask Mary to make us love Jesus
more, and also the gift of poverty of spirit.
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4th joyful mystery - The presentation
of Jesus to the Temple
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And when the days of her purification
according to the law of Moses were accomplished,
they
brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the
Lord;
And to offer a sacrifice according to that which
is said
in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves,
or two
young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in
Jerusalem,
whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just
and devout,
waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the
Holy Ghost
was upon him. ...When the parents brought in the
child
Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the
law, Then
took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and
said: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according
to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation...
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory
of thy
people Israel." And Joseph and his mother
marvelled at
those things which were spoken of him. And
Simeon blessed
them, and said unto Mary his mother: "Behold,
this child
is set for the fall and rising again of many in
Israel;
and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
(Yea, a
sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)
that the
thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." (Luk 2,22-35)
We need to pay attention to
the voice of God, to discern His call and accept the
mission He gave us. After the Simeon prophecy, Mary
takes into Her Heart the wound of sorrow, but in the
silence She accepts the will of Her Father.
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5th joyful mystery - The finding
of Jesus in the Temple
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Now his parents went to Jerusalem
every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was
twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the
custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days,
as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem;
and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing
him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;
and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
And when they found him not, they turned back again to
Jerusalem, seeking him And it came to pass, that after
three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the
midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them
questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his
understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they
were amazed: and his mother said unto him: "Son, why hast
thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have
sought thee sorrowing". And he said unto them: "How is
it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about
my Father's business?" And they understood not the saying
which he spake unto them. And he went down with them,
and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his
mother kept all these sayings in her heart. (Luk 2,41-51)
Let us think of how many times
we have been far from Jesus; from that Jesus, who with
so much love has died for us. Let us meditate that in
the difficulties of life the only safety is finding Jesus
and never again leaving his great love.
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LIGHT MYSTERIES ( on thursday)
from Apostolic Letter ROSARIUM
VIRGINIS MARIAE
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Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan
to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying,
"I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us
to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.
At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of
God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice
from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with
him I am well pleased. (Mt 3,13-17)
The Baptism in the Jordan is first
of all a mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into the
waters, the innocent one who became “sin” for
our sake (cf. 2Cor 5:21), the heavens open wide and the voice
of the Father declares him the beloved Son (cf. Mt 3:17 and
parallels), while the Spirit descends on him to invest him
with the mission which he is to carry out.
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On the third day a wedding took place
at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and
his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When
the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They
have no more wine."
"Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied,
"My time has not yet come."
His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells
you." Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used
by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty
to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill
the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to
the master of the banquet." They did so, and the master
of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into
wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though
the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called
the bridegroom aside and said, "Everyone brings out
the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the
guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the
best till now."
This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed
in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his
disciples put their faith in him. (Jn 2,1-12)
Another mystery of light is the
first of the signs, given at Cana (cf. Jn 2:1- 12), when
Christ changes water into wine and opens the hearts of the
disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of Mary,
the first among believers.
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" The time has come," he said.
"The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the
good news!" (Mk 1,15)
The preaching by which Jesus proclaims
the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to conversion
(cf. Mk 1:15) and forgives the sins of all who draw near
to him in humble trust (cf. Mk 2:3-13; Lk 7:47- 48): the
inauguration of that ministry of mercy which he continues
to exercise until the end of the world, particularly through
the Sacrament of Reconciliation which he has entrusted
to his Church (cf. Jn 20:22-23).
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About eight days after Jesus said
this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went
up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance
of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright
as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared
in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about
his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment
at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy,
but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and
the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving
Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for
us to be here. Let us put up three shelters--one for you,
one for Moses and one for Elijah." (He did not know
what he was saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped
them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
A voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is my
Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." When the
voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The
disciples kept this to themselves, and told no one at
that time what they had seen.(Luk 9,28-35)
The mystery of light par excellence
is the Transfiguration, traditionally believed to have
taken place on Mount Tabor. The glory of the Godhead shines
forth from the face of Christ as the Father commands the
astonished Apostles to “listen to him” (cf.
Lk 9:35 and parallels) and to prepare to experience with
him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with him to
the joy of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by
the Holy Spirit.
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While they were eating, Jesus took
bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples,
saying, "Take it; this is my body."
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them,
and they all drank from it.
"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured
out for many," he said to them. "I tell you
the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the
vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom
of God." (Mk 14,22-25)
A final mystery of light is
the institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ offers
his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and
wine, and testifies “to the end” his love
for humanity (Jn 13:1), for whose salvation he will offer
himself in sacrifice.
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SORROWFUL MYSTERIES(on tuesday and friday)
1st
sorrowful mystery- The Agony of Jesus in the garden
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Then cometh
Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto
the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And
he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began
to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them: "My
soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here,
and watch with me". And he went a little farther, and fell on
his face, and prayed, saying: "O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as
thou wilt". (Mat 26,36-39). And being in an agony he
prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops
of blood falling down to the ground. (Luke 22,44)
In the forsaking prayer to the
Father, Jesus found strength, trust, and an angel was sent
to comfort Him. So Jesus will be our comforting angel. It's
as He said to us: " Why do you worry in your difficulties?
Be strong in me; look to your God in your most troubled
hour, and you will be triumphant." Let us ask to forsake
ourselves to God, to always do His will.
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sorrowful mystery -The scourging of Jesus at the pillar
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When the
morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the
people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. And
when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered
him to Pontius Pilate the governor. And Jesus stood before
the governor: and the governor asked him, saying: "Art thou
the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said unto him: "Thou sayest".
And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he
answered nothing. Then said Pilate unto him:" Hearest thou
not how many things they witness against thee?" And he answered
him to never a word Pilate saith unto them: "What shall I
do then with Jesus which is called Christ?" They all say unto
him: "Let him be crucified!" And the governor said:" Why,
what evil hath he done?" But they cried out the more, saying:
"Let him be crucified!" (Mat 27). And so Pilate, willing
to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered
Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. (Mar
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How many pains, how many torments,
and how many wounds on the body of Jesus? How much blood falls
to the ground, while His tormenters laugh, insult him, and
gather their strength to hit the innocent body of Jesus again?
Let us ask to accept every insult for the love of our Lord,
and also a true regret for our sins.
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3rd sorrowful mystery
- The Crowning with Thorns
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Then the soldiers of the governor took
Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole
band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him
a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns,
they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand:
and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying:"
Hail, King of the Jews!" And they spit upon him, and took
the reed, and smote him on the head. And after that they
had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put
his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.
(Mat 27,27-31)
Think of the indignity, outrage,
pain, and humiliation that Jesus suffered. They striped
Him of every dignity, He was treated as the guilt of our
worst sins. He seems to say to us: " Why do you despair
when you suffer? Is that the way you love me? Meditate
about my passions and find in them great riches." Let
us ask the gift of patience to accept all humiliations,
thinking of how Jesus suffered for us.
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4th sorrowful mystery
- The Carrying of the Cross
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they were leading him away they seized on a man, Simon from Cyrene,
who was coming in from the country, and made him shoulder the cross
and carry it behind Jesus. Large numbers of people followed him, and
women too, who mourned and lamented for him. But Jesus turned to them
and said, 'Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep rather for
yourselves and for your children. For look, the days are surely coming
when people will say, "Blessed are those who are barren, the wombs that
have never borne children, the breasts that have never suckled!" Then
they will begin to say to the mountains, "Fall on us!"; to the hills,
"Cover us!" For if this is what is done to green wood, what will be done
when the wood is dry?' Now they were also leading out two others,
criminals, to be executed with him. (Luke 23,26-)
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Even if He had suffered just
for you, Jesus would have accepted such pains, great is
His love for you. Along the road to Calvary Jesus sees
Mary, His Mother. Can we imagine the moment when Their
eyes met? Oh how Her Heart must have ached. Let us pray
to Mary for the grace to always accept our cross.
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sorrowful mystery - The crucifixion and death of Jesus
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there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his
mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary
Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and
the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto
his mother:" Woman, behold thy son!" Then saith he to
the disciple: "Behold thy mother!" And from that hour
that disciple took her unto his own home. ( Joh
19,25-27)
Jesus wishes to see us close
to His Mother; He wishes that, like children, we keep
our hand in the hand of Mary. That is what He wants.
He asks us to look to the heavenly Mother, that is
depend on Her. He asks that we accept Our Lady as
our true Mother, who will ignite in us a fervent love
of Her Son. Mary, we trust in You, take us and put
us in the refuge of Your Immaculate Heart, heal with
Your humility our pride, that so often takes us far
from God.
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THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES ( on wednesday and sunday)
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glorious mystery - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ |
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In the end of the sabbath, as it began
to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene
and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there
was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended
from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door,
and sat upon it. And the angel answered and said unto the women:
"Fear not ye! For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here. For he is risen, as he said". (Mat 28,1-6)
The risen Jesus has proved that man,
together with Him, can have power over sin and therefore death.
Jesus, help raise us, deliver us from sin, from evil, give us
Your light, give us Your joy. Rekindle inside us the love, the
faith, the hopefulness, and the gift of prayer. Let us ask Mary
for the gift of an unshakeable faith.
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And as they are speaking these things,
Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith to them,
"Peace to you"; being amazed, and becoming affrighted, they
were thinking themselves to see a spirit. And he said to them,
"Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do reasonings come up in
your hearts? see my hands and my feet, that I am he; handle
me and see, because a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye
see me having." And having said this, he shewed to them the
hands and the feet. ... "And, lo, I do send the promise of my
Father upon you, but ye -- abide ye in the city of Jerusalem
till ye be clothed with power from on high." And he led them
forth without -- unto Bethany, and having lifted up his hands
he did bless them, and it came to pass, in his blessing them,
he was parted from them, and was borne up to the heaven.
(Luk 24,36-51)
Jesus, You have not deserted Your apostles
in anguish, but have given them the joy of knowing Jesus "glorified"
over 40 days . After Your Ascension, You granted to all those
who seek You the gift of recieving You in the Eucharist. Through
Mary we trust in you. Mary, give us the gift of hope.
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glorious mystery - The Descent of the Holy Ghost
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And when the day of Pentecost was fully
come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly
there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind,
and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there
appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat
upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost,
and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them
utterance. (Act 2,1-4)
Jesus, inffuse us with the Comforter,
the Holy Ghost, enlighten us with the light of Your Spirit,
with His strength enter in the deepest parts of our hearts
and heal us. Deliver us, fill up our hearts with Your love.
Make us apostles of Yours, dear Lord. Let us ask Mary the
gift of true love, the gift of prayer from the heart.
"Come Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your well-beloved Spouse."
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4th
glorious mystery
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
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Blessed art thou of the most high God above
all the women upon the earth; and blessed be the Lord God, which
hath created the heavens and the earth, which hath directed
thee to the cutting off of the head of the chief of our enemies.
... Thou hast done all these things by thine hand: thou hast
done much good to Israel, and God is pleased therewith: blessed
be thou of the Almighty Lord for evermore. And all the people
said, So be it. (Jdt 13,18-20; 15,10)
Now that Mary is raised into heaven,
She prays for Her sons and daughters, those sons and daughters
Jesus left Her when He was on the cross. Mary, pray for us,
You know our fears, take us into Your Heart, the Heart of a
Mother. Help us now and in the time of our death to be with
You in Heaven. We ask of you a devotion to Your Immaculate Heart,
where we may take refuge in times of trouble.
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5th
glorious mystery - The Coronation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth
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There appeared
a great sign in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the
moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
(Rev 12,1)
Let us trust in Mary, Let us call
to Her, let us love Her, let us confide in Her, because She
gives Her all to us. We have a Mother in Heaven who is also
a Queen; thus we need to turn to Her with full faith and hopefulness.
If we ask for something while praying the Holy Rosary, it
will be granted to us. Ask Her for the gift of prayer, a prayer
of the heart, said only for love, a love for Her and Jesus.
Let us also ask for a consistency of prayer, to always be
joined to Her Heart, and therefore to the Heart of Jesus.
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