Prayers of the Holy Rosary

The Rosary prayers are the Apostles Creed, Our Father, Hail Marys, Glory Be, and, if
desired, the Fatima Prayer. Next come five mysteries. Rosary prayers conclude with
the Hail Holy Queen.

The Sign of the Cross

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

The Apostles’ Creed

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
descended into hell. On the third day He arose again; He ascended into heaven,and
sitteth 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 forgivness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen

The Our Father

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. Do not let us fall into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary

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

The Glory be
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.

The Fatima prayer

“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”.
(Our Lady at Fatima, 13th July 1917)
The Hail Holy Queen
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 unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb,
Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Additional Rosary prayers

“O God whose only begotten Son by His Life has purchased for us the rewards of
eternal life, Grant that we beseech Thee while meditating upon these mysteries of the
Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may both imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord Amen.”Fatima prayer
#2
“My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg pardon of You for those
who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.”
(The Angel to three children of Fatima, spring 1916)
Litany of the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lord have mercy. Mother inviolate,
Christ have mercy. Mother undefiled,
Lord have mercy. Mother most amiable,
Christ hear us. Mother admirable,
Christ graciously hear us. Mother of good counsel,
God, the Father of heaven, Mother of our Creator,
have mercy on us. Mother of our Saviour,
God the Son, Redeemer of the Mother of mercy,
world, Virgin most prudent,
God the Holy Spirit, Virgin most venerable,
Holy Trinity, one God, Virgin most renowned,
Holy Mary, Virgin most powerful,
pray for us. Virgin most merciful,
Holy Mother of God, Virgin most faithful,
Holy Virgin of virgins, Mirror of justice,
Mother of Christ, Seat of wisdom,
Mother of the Church, Cause of our joy,
Mother of divine grace, Spiritual vessel,
Mother most pure, Vessel of honour,
Mother most chaste, Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose, Lamb of God, who takest away the
Tower of David, sins of the world,
Tower of ivory, spare us, O Lord.
House of gold, Lamb of God, who takest away the
Ark of the covenant, sins of the world,
Gate of heaven, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Morning star, Lamb of God, who takest away the
Health of the sick, sins of the world,
Refuge of sinners, have mercy on us.
Comfort of the afflicted, Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
Help of Christians, That we may be made worthy of
Queen of Angels, the promises of Christ.
Queen of Patriarchs, Let us pray.
Queen of Prophets, Grant, we beseech thee,
Queen of Apostles, O Lord God,
Queen of Martyrs, that we, your servants,
Queen of Confessors, may enjoy perpetual health of mind
Queen of Virgins, and body;
Queen of all Saints, and by the intercession of the
Queen conceived without original Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
sin, may be delivered from present
Queen assumed into heaven, sorrow,
Queen of the most holy Rosary, and obtain eternal joy.
Queen of families, Through Christ our Lord.
Queen of peace. Amen.

Memorare of St. Bernard

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who
fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do
I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen

For the intentions of the Holy Father, one may recite at the end of the Rosary one
“Our Father”, one “Hail Mary”, and one “Glory Be”.
The Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
Mary learns that she has been
chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
2. The Visitation
Mary visits Elizabeth, 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.
The Mysteries of Light
1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River
Jordan
God proclaims that 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 in glory to Peter,
James, and John.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus offers his Body and Blood at
the Last Supper.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden
Jesus prays in the Garden of
Gethsemane on the night before he
dies.
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
Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.
The Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection
God the Father raises Jesus from the
dead.
2. The Ascension
Jesus returns to his Father in
heaven.
3. 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
is taken body and soul into heaven.
5. The Coronation of Mary
Mary is crowned as Queen of
Heaven and Earth.