1.  While holding the crucifix, make the Sign of the Cross and      then recite  the Apostle's Creed.

2.  Recite the Our Father on the first large (or single) bead.

3.  On each of the three small beads, recite a Hail Mary for an      increase of faith, hope and charity.

4.  Recite the Glory Be to the Father after the third Hail Mary.

5.  Recall the first Rosary Mystery and then recite the Our     Father on the next large bead.

6.  On each of the adjacent ten small beads (also referred to as a decade) recite a Hail        Mary while reflecting on the first mystery.

7.  After the tenth Hail Mary, recite a Glory Be to the Father and the Fatima Prayer.

8.  Each succeeding decade is prayed in a similar manner by recalling the appropriate mystery, reciting an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, the Glory Be to the Father, Fatima Prayer (optional) while reflecting on the mystery.

9.  When the fifth mystery is completed, the Rosary is customarily concluded with a Hail, Holy Queen, and then the closing prayer(s).

10.  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".

 

 

Prayers of the Most Holy Rosary

Sign of the Cross -

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

 

The Apostle's 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.  He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, 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 Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.  Amen.

 

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; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  Amen.

 

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee.  Blessed art thou amongst 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.

 

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 ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

 

Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins.  Save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls into Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.  Amen.

 

Closing Prayers

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.        

P.  Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.   R.  That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

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 in 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.

 

  

  

 

 Optional Closing Prayers

Heart of Jesus

May the Heart of Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament be praised adored, and loved with grateful affection at every moment in all the tabernacles of the world even until the end of time.

 

Prayer to St. Joseph

O, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.  O, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer, my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.  O, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart.  Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath.  St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me.  Amen.

 

Prayer to St. Therese

St. Therese, the Little Flower, please pick me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me with a message of love.  Ask God to grand me the favor I thee implore and tell Him I will love Him each day, more and more.  St. Therese of the Holy Face of Jesus, pray for us.  Amen.

 

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.  Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O virgin of virgins, my Mother.  To Thee 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 us.  Amen.

 

The Miracle Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent all of my sins, please forgive me. In your name, I forgive all others for what they done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite you into my life, Jesus, I accept you as my Lord God and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. Come, Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood, and fill me with your HOLY SPIRIT, I LOVE YOU LORD JESUS. I PRAISE YOU JESUS, I THANK YOU JESUS. I shall follow you every day of my life, AMEN.
Mary my mother , Queen of Peace, St. Peregrine, the cancer saint, all you angels and Saints please help me. Amen.

 

Say this Prayer faithfully, no matter how you feel, when you come to the point where you sincerely mean each word, with all your heart, something good spiritually will happen to you. You will experience Jesus, and He will change your whole life in a very special way. You will see.