Rosary – How to pray – (use rosary if available to count prayers on beads)

1.Make sign of the Cross holding the crucifix

2.Recite the Apostles’ Creed

3.Pray thee Our Father on the 1st large bead of rosary

4.Pray the Hail Mary three times with each regular bead

5.Pray the Glory Be with large bead

6.Announce the First Mystery of the Rosary

7.Pray the Our Father

8.Pray the Hail Mary Ten Times each regular bead

9.Pray the Glory Be large bead

10.Pray the Fatima Prayer

11.Repeat steps 5-9 for Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Decade

12.Pray the Hail Holy Queen

13.Pray for the intentions of the Holy Father and any personal intentions. Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be.

14.Conclude with the sign of the Cross

Rosary – When to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary –

Joyful – are prayed on Monday and Saturday 
Luminous – on Thursday 
Sorrowful – on Tuesday and Friday 
Glorious – on Wednesday and Sunda

Rosary – Joyful Mysteries –

1. The Annunciation 
   Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
2. The Visitation 
   Mary visits Elisabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered.
3. The Nativity 
   Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem.
4. The Presentation 
   Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple 
   Jesus is found in the Temple discussing his faith with the teachers.

Rosary – Luminous Mysteries – (or Mysteries of Light) introduced by John Paul II in Oct. 2002

1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan 
   God proclaims Jesus is His beloved Son.
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 
   At Mary’s request Jesus performs His first miracle.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 
   Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the Kingdom.
4. The Transfiguration of Jesus 
   Jesus is revealed to Peter, James and John
5. The Institute of the Eucharist 
   “Take this and eat it, this is My body”

Rosary – Sorrowful Mysteries –

1. The Agony in the Garden 
   Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane on the right prior to his death.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar 
   Jesus is lashed with whips
3. The Crowning with Thorns 
   Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross 
   Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him.
5. The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord 
   Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.

Rosary – Glorious Mysteries –

1. The Resurrection 
   God the Father raised Jesus from the dead.
2. The Ascension 
   Jesus returns to the father in heaven.
3. Pentecost-or the Coming of the Holy Spirit 
   The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples.
4. The Assumption of Mary 
   At the end of her life on earth Mary, the mother of Jesus, is taken body and soul into heaven.
5. The Coronation of Mary 
   Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus is crowned by her divine Son as Queen of heaven and earth