THE 4 MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY/ ROSARY COMPLETE/ FULL

The Holy Rosary, focusing on its four unique sets of mysteries. These mysteries—the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous—each offer deep insights into the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us as we explore the significance of each mystery and discover how they can enrich our faith and daily prayers. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content. Let's begin this spiritual journey together! Thank you for being part of our community, and may the peace and love of God be with you always.

Sorrowful Mystery of the Holy Rosary

The SORROWFUL MYSTERIES of the Holy ROSARY are a profound and reflective set of prayers that invite believers to meditate on significant events in the life of Jesus Christ. These mysteries focus on the intense suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, leading up to His crucifixion and death. As we contemplate these sorrowful moments, we are reminded of the immense love and redemption that Christ offered to humanity through His passion. The Sorrowful Mysteries invite us to enter into the depth of Christ's mercy and to find solace and strength in His unwavering example of love and obedience to God's will. Through the recitation of the rosary, we accompany the Blessed Virgin Mary in meditating on these sacred events, seeking comfort and guidance in our own trials and tribulations.

In this mystery of the Rosary, Let us ponder and pray that the Holy spirit will enlighten us how the fruit applies to its respective mystery and to embody that fruit in our own life. As we meditate on the fruits of the Sorrowful Mysteries, Lord, open our hearts to receive the fruits and we ask Jesus and Mary to reveal where we can grow in that fruit. May the grace of YOur Agony, Lord, come down into our soul and make us truly contrite and perfectly obedient to Your holy will.

THE 15 PROMISES GRANTED TO THOSE WHO RECITE THE HOLY ROSARY.

 

THE 15 PROMISES GRANTED TO THOSE WHO  RECITE THE HOLY ROSARY.

1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall receive signal graces.

2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary.

3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell, it will destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies.

4. The Rosary will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire for eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means.

5. The soul which recommends itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary, shall not perish.

6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life.

7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church.

8. Those who are faithful to recite the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenititude of His graces; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise.

9. I shall deliver from Purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.

10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.

11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.

12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities.

13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of death.

14. All who recite the Rosary are my sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters of my only Son Jesus Christ.

15. Devotion of my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.

O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary: Pray for us.

The Rosary -Pope Pius X

 

“The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God…and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family Rosary.” 

- Pope Saint Pius X

The Holy Rosary: A Complete Catholic Guide to Prayer

The Holy Rosary: How to Pray, Mysteries, Meaning, and Spiritual Benefits

Learn how to pray the Holy Rosary, discover its mysteries, history, spiritual benefits, and why this powerful Catholic devotion leads us closer to Jesus through Mary.

The Holy Rosary

The Holy Rosary is one of the most cherished devotions in the Catholic Church. More than a series of repeated prayers, it is a beautiful meditation on the life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ through the loving eyes of His Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary.

For centuries, countless Catholics have prayed the Rosary for peace, guidance, healing, protection, conversion, and strength during life's joys and trials. Saints and popes have continually encouraged the faithful to make the Rosary a daily habit because it draws us closer to Christ and deepens our relationship with God.

As St. Padre Pio said:

"The Rosary is the weapon for these times."

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What Is the Holy Rosary?

The Rosary is a form of meditative prayer that combines vocal prayer with reflection on the Gospel.

While praying the Apostles' Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer, we meditate on important moments in the lives of Jesus and Mary called the Mysteries of the Rosary.

The purpose of the Rosary is not simply to repeat prayers but to contemplate Christ's saving work and allow His life to transform our own.

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Why Pray the Rosary?

The Rosary helps us:

• Grow closer to Jesus Christ.
• Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• Strengthen our faith.
• Find peace in times of anxiety.
• Resist temptation.
• Pray for our families.
• Ask God's guidance in making decisions.
• Pray for the sick and suffering.
• Remember the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
• Pray for peace in the world.

Every Rosary prayed with faith becomes an offering of love to God.

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A Brief History of the Rosary

According to Catholic tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary entrusted the Rosary to St. Dominic in the early 13th century to encourage meditation on the Gospel and strengthen the faith of Christians.

Over the centuries, the Rosary became one of the Church's most beloved devotions. In 2002, Pope St. John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries, enriching the Rosary by including key events from Jesus' public ministry.

Today, millions of Catholics around the world pray the Rosary every day.

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The Four Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Mysteries

Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays

• The Annunciation
• The Visitation
• The Nativity of Jesus
• The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
• The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

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Luminous Mysteries

Prayed on Thursdays

• The Baptism of Jesus
• The Wedding at Cana
• The Proclamation of the Kingdom
• The Transfiguration
• The Institution of the Holy Eucharist

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Sorrowful Mysteries

Prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays

• The Agony in the Garden
• The Scourging at the Pillar
• The Crowning with Thorns
• Jesus Carries the Cross
• The Crucifixion

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Glorious Mysteries

Prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays

• The Resurrection
• The Ascension
• The Descent of the Holy Spirit
• The Assumption of Mary
• The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth

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How to Pray the Holy Rosary

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.
2. Pray the Apostles' Creed.
3. Pray one Our Father.
4. Pray three Hail Marys.
5. Pray one Glory Be.
6. Announce the First Mystery.
7. Pray one Our Father.
8. Pray ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
9. Pray one Glory Be.
10. Pray the Fatima Prayer.
11. Repeat the same pattern for the remaining Mysteries.
12. Pray the Hail Holy Queen.
13. End with the Closing Prayer and the Sign of the Cross.

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Spiritual Benefits of the Rosary

The Rosary has helped countless Catholics grow in holiness throughout the centuries. Those who faithfully pray it often experience:

• Greater love for Jesus.
• A deeper devotion to Mary.
• Increased trust in God's providence.
• Peace during difficult times.
• Strength to overcome temptation.
• Greater patience and humility.
• A richer understanding of the Gospel.
• Comfort during suffering.
• Hope in God's mercy.
• A stronger prayer life.

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What the Saints Said About the Rosary

St. Louis de Montfort

"Never will anyone who says his Rosary every day become a formal heretic."

St. Padre Pio

"Love Our Lady and make her loved. Always recite the Rosary."

St. Teresa of Calcutta

"The family that prays together stays together."

These saints remind us that the Rosary is not merely a devotion but a powerful means of growing closer to Christ.

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Tips for Praying the Rosary Every Day

If you're just beginning, don't worry about praying perfectly. The most important thing is to pray with faith and love.

Here are a few helpful tips:

• Choose a regular time each day.
• Keep a Rosary in your pocket, purse, or car.
• Pray with your family whenever possible.
• Reflect on each Mystery instead of rushing through the prayers.
• Offer each Rosary for a specific intention.
• Ask the Blessed Mother to help you pray with greater devotion.

Even one decade prayed sincerely can bring peace to your heart.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rosary biblical?

Yes. The prayers of the Rosary are rooted in Sacred Scripture. The Our Father comes directly from Jesus' teaching, while much of the Hail Mary comes from the Gospel of Luke.

Can beginners pray the Rosary?

Absolutely. Anyone can begin praying the Rosary. Like any prayer, it becomes more meaningful with regular practice.

How long does it take?

A complete five-decade Rosary usually takes about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the pace of prayer.

Can I pray just one decade?

Yes. Although the traditional Rosary consists of five decades, praying even one decade with devotion is a beautiful way to honor God and Our Blessed Mother.

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Final Reflection

The Holy Rosary is one of the greatest treasures of the Catholic faith. Through this humble prayer, we walk alongside Jesus from His birth to His Resurrection, guided by the loving care of His Blessed Mother.

In moments of joy, sorrow, uncertainty, or thanksgiving, the Rosary reminds us that God is always present and that Mary continually leads us to her Son.

If you have never prayed the Rosary before, begin today. One decade, prayed with faith, can be the beginning of a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

May Our Lady of the Rosary watch over you and your loved ones, strengthen your faith, and lead you ever closer to her Son.

"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."

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Related Articles

You may also enjoy reading:

• The Sign of the Cross
• The Apostles' Creed
• The Nicene Creed
• The Hail Mary Prayer
• The Our Father
• Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
• Chaplet of Saint Gertrude
• Prayer for Protection Through the Precious Blood of Jesus

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Recommended External References

• Vatican – Rosarium Virginis Mariae by St. John Paul II
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) – How to Pray the Rosary
• Catechism of the Catholic Church (Sections on Prayer and Marian Devotion)

THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY (ROSARY)

At three o'clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great mercy. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion (Diary, 1320). As often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every soul. In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; it was the hour of grace for the whole world — mercy triumphed over justice. (1572)


First opening prayer. 
This prayer is optional, and may be used to begin the Chaplet:
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

KEEPING A ROSARY AND ITS BEAUTIFUL STORY

Keep a Rosary, even of the little ones, under the pillow. Knowing that a Rosary is within reach, is like having Mary beside you, just like our own mother, always ready to help us. it is a  comfort knowing we have our mother at our side.

Meaningful actions gain more strength when their origin is known.

Why do not you know the history of the Holy Rosary?
I always asked myself: Who would have thought of repeating the Beads of Mary so many times? What’s the point? Now it is understood and each time they pray it, each Hail Mary is a precious rose for the Virgin. I am sure we all know this beautiful prayer that is the Holy Rosary.

Here is a beautiful story about the Rosary …

A legend tells that a Brother (who was not a priest) of the Order of the Dominicans, could not read or write, so he could not read the Psalms, as was the custom in the convents of the time.

Then, when he finished his work at night (he was the doorman, the sweeper, the gardener, etc …) he went to the convent chapel and knelt in front of the image of the Virgin Mary, and recited 150 Hail Marys ( the number of the psalms), then he retired to his cell to sleep.

In the morning, at dawn, he got up before all his brothers and went to the chapel to repeat his habit of greeting the Virgin.

Brother Superior noticed that every day, when he arrived at the chapel to celebrate morning prayers with all the monks, there was an exquisite smell of freshly cut roses and he became curious, so he asked everyone who was in charge of adorn the altar of the Virgin so beautifully, to which the answer was that none did, and the rose bushes in the garden were not missing their flowers.

The lay brother became seriously ill; the other monks noticed that the altar of the Virgin did not have the usual roses, and they deduced that it was the Brother who put the roses. But how?

Nobody had ever seen him leave the convent, nor did they know that he bought the beautiful roses.

One morning he was surprised that he had risen, but they could not find him anywhere.

At last, they met in the chapel, and each monk who entered was amazed, for the lay brother was kneeling in front of the image of the Virgin, ecstatically reciting his Hail Marys, and each one that addressed the Lady, a rose appeared in the vases

Thus at the end of his 150 greetings, he fell dead at the feet of the Virgin.

Over the years, Santo Domingo de Guzmán, (it is said that by revelation of the Blessed Virgin); He divided the 150 Hail Marys into three groups of 50, and associated them with the meditation of the Bible: The Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Glorious Mysteries, to which Blessed Pope John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries.

The Benefits of the Rosary:

• When you carry your Rosary, it is a headache for Satan
• When you use your Rosary, Satan collapses
• When he sees you praying the Rosary, he vanishes
• We are going to pray the rosary every time, in order to keep Satan vanished.
• Did you know that when you try to share this message, Satan is going to try to discourage you?
  By sharing this message, you collaborate to accelerate the triumph of the Virgin Mary! 

Share it with your friends and prayer partners and then see how the Holy Spirit works !! 

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Physical Healing

Lord, I come before you trusting in your mercy and love.

I come before you with faith in your promise that you shall
grant whatever we ask for in prayer if it will be what is best for our soul.
Lord, heal me of my (kind of sickness).
Touch me now in the areas of my body that need most of your healing love.
Let the warmth of your healing love penetrate every cell,
every nerve and tissue in my sick body.
Replace these sick cells with new and healthy cells.
Cast out anything that should not be in me.
Cleanse all infections, remove all inflammations, open any blocked arteries
or veins and rebuild all damaged areas.
Strengthen my body, my mind, emotions and spirit and with that
same power by which you created me, heal me and recreate me, Lord.
Restore me to full health in body, mind, emotions and spirit.
Give me the grace to accept this pain and suffering with patient resignation
to your most Holy will and plan for my life.
Have mercy on me and forgive my sins.
Let me find peace amidst my suffering and offer it for the salvation of souls,
especially those of my family and loved ones.
With eyes of faith, let me see the blessings out of this physical sickness.
And after I have been healed, may I be a witness of your healing
love and power and serve you for the rest of my life.
In Jesus’ name I pray, through Mary and all the angels and saints.
Amen.

ROSARY MEDITATIONS- GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

Meditations for the 5 Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

A thought is suggested for each of the 10 Hail Marys in each decade. Some people find it helpful simply to gaze at a picture depicting the mystery. The Glorious Mysteries are usually prayed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The 1st Glorious Mystery

I. Resurrection

1. Christ rises from the dead.
2. The women go to the tomb.
3. An Angel descends to roll back the stone.
4. The tomb is found empty.
5. The Angels announce the Resurrection.
6. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalen.
7. The Apostles doubt the women's word.
8. Peter and John find the cloths in the tomb.
9. Jesus joins the disciples going to Emmaus.
10. Jesus appears to the Apostles.

II. The Ascension

1. He shows Himself for forty days to the apostles and disciples, at one time to more than 500 brethren.
2. Jesus sends the Apostles to preach the Gospel.
3. He commands them not to leave Jerusalem, but to await the coming of the Holy Ghost.
4. In the presence of the apostles and disciples, a cloud receives Jesus out of their sight.
5. The Angels reassure the them and promise Christ's return.
6. Mary is filled with joy.
7. Jesus leads the Saints into Heaven.
8. Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father.
9. He intercedes for us to the Father.
10. The disciples return to the Upper Room to pray and await the Holy Ghost.

III. The Descent of the Holy Ghost

1. The disciples persevere in prayer with Mary.
2. Matthias is chosen to take the place of Judas.
3. The sound of a mighty wind fills the Cenacle.
4. Tongues of fire rest on the disciples.
5. The disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit.
6. The Apostles preach to the people about Christ.
7. The people are filled with wonder because each hears the Apostles speaking in his own tongue.
8. Peter preaches that Christ is the Messias and that He rose from the dead.
9. About three thousand souls accepted the Apostles' word and were baptized that day.
10. Through the Apostles we receive the Holy Ghost.

IV. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

1. Mary longs to see her Son.
2. Soon she is to be reunited with Him in Heaven.
3. The Apostles come to see Mary before she dies.
4. They are heartbroken that she is to leave them.
5. Mary consoles and strengthens each of the Apostles.
6. Her love for her Son is so great that her body can no longer contain her soul.
7. She dies in peace and great joy.
8. Mary is laid to rest.
9. Mary is assumed into Heaven and is received joyously in Heaven.
10. The Apostles find the tomb empty.

V. The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother

1. Jesus crowns Mary Queen of Heaven.
2. She is enthroned at the right hand of Jesus.
3. Mary is seen crowned with twelve stars.
4. The Angels and Saints praise her.
5. The faithful on earth praise her.
6. Mary intercedes for us with her Son.
7. Jesus cannot refuse the prayers of His Holy Mother.
8. St. Joseph reigns with Jesus and Mary.
9. The day of Judgment approaches.
10. The Church longs for heaven.

HOW TO PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY

* If you do not know the prayers of the Rosary, you will find them in the Rosary Diagram.

1. Holding the crucifix of the Rosary with your right hand, make the Sign of the Cross and then kiss the crucifix.
2. It is good to begin your Rosary by offering it for some intention.
   Example: “I offer this Rosary for all my spiritual needs and those of my family, for the conversion of sinners, in reparation for my sins and those of all sinners, for world peace and the triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart.”
3. On the crucifix, pray the Apostles’ Creed.
4. On the first single bead after the crucifix, pray an Our Father.
5. On each of the next three beads, which are grouped together, pray a Hail Mary.
6. After the three Hail Marys, pray the Glory be. Now this is where the “decades” begin.
7. On the next single bead, announce the decade and then pray an Our Father. (Example: “The First Joyful Mystery, the Annunciation. Our Father, Who art...”)
8. On each of the ten beads that follow, pray a Hail Mary while reflecting upon the mystery assigned to this decade (see list of mysteries below). Some people find that looking at a picture depicting each mystery helps them meditate on the mystery.
9. After the ten Hail Marys, pray the “Glory be” and “O my Jesus...”
10. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have prayed all 5 decades.
11. Many Catholics also pray the “Hail Holy Queen,” the Prayer to St. Michael, and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin at the end of the Rosary.
    

More About the Holy Rosary

The diagram above at the right shows a five-decade Rosary such as those most commonly used by Catholics. The purpose of the beads is to keep track of the prayers, especially the sets of 10 Hail Marys. As seen in the chart, the single beads are the Our Fathers, while the group of three beads and the five groups of ten beads are the Hail Marys. As we pass each bead through our fingers, we pray the appropriate prayer, and then move to the next one. By doing this, we simply work our way around the Rosary, beginning at the Crucifix and ending at the centerpiece.

It is best to use a Rosary that has been blessed by a priest, but this is not absolutely necessary, although there are extra indulgences attached to praying on a blessed Rosary. In times of persecution, for example, Catholics have been known to use stones or pebbles, or even their fingers or toes to count the Hail Marys.

The Rosary should be prayed in a reverent position of the body. For example, we are encouraged to kneel before an image of our Blessed Mother or the Crucifix, or in a church or chapel before the Blessed Sacrament while praying the Rosary, but this is not mandatory. Kneeling is a sign of reverence and it also helps the mind stay alert and free from distraction during prayer. Some people, however, are not physically able to kneel, at least for the entire Rosary, and it is certainly acceptable to sit in a reverent, alert position. The Rosary may also be prayed while walking, whether in procession or on a simple walk alone or with others. The sick may pray it while lying in bed, and many Catholics pray extra decades until they fall asleep in bed at night.

A very important point is that the heart of the Rosary is not the repetition of these prayers, but our meditation upon the mysteries of the lives of Jesus and Mary during each decade. As we pray each set of Hail Marys, we should meditate upon the event in the lives of Jesus and Mary assigned to that decade, and on the grace or virtue manifested in that mystery, praying humbly for the grace to imitate Their example in our lives.

The mysteries are divided into three groups:

The Joyful Mysteries: (Mondays, Thursdays)*
1st Mystery: The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
2nd Mystery: The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56)
3rd Mystery: The Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2:1-21)
4th Mystery: The Presentation (Luke 2:22-38)
5th Mystery: The Finding in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays in Lent)*
1st Mystery: The Agony in the Garden (Matt. 26:36-56)
2nd Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar (Matt. 27:26)
3rd Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns (Matt. 27:27-31)
4th Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross (Matt. 27:32)
5th Mystery: The Crucifixion (Matt. 27:33-56)

The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays)*
1st Mystery: The Resurrection (John 20:1-29)
2nd Mystery: The Ascension (Luke 24:36-53)
3rd Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-41)
4th Mystery: The Assumption of Our Lady
5th Mystery: The Coronation of Our Lady

* These days are suggested for praying these sets of mysteries, but they can be prayed any day. Those who are able are encouraged to pray all 15 decades every day.

THE PRAYERS OF THE ROSARY

The Sign of the Cross
IN THE NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. (When you say “of the Father, ” touch your forehead; when you say “of the Son,” touch your breastbone; when you say “of the Holy Ghost,” touch your left shoulder and then your right shoulder.

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. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sits 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 forgiveness 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. And lead us not 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 Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

O My Jesus
(Requested by Our Lady at Fatima in 1917; pray after each decade)
O MY JESUS, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.

Concluding Rosary Prayer
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, by meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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!

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the malice and wickedness of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.