Mary's Rosary

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

God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and it will be forever. Amen

✞ 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 rose again from the dead; 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 Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.

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.

For Faith: Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are 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.

For Hope: Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are 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.

For Charity: Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are 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 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.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES - FIRST MYSTERY - The Agony in the Garden

Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed. Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch." He advanced a little and fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour might pass by him; he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will." (Mark 14:32-36)
(Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, nos. 56.57) - A presence which accompanies: Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us; in this way it can serve as a moment of growth in faith and love. By contemplating Christ's union with the Father even at the height of his sufferings on the cross, Christians learn to share in the same gaze of Jesus. ...To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain everything; rather, his response is that of an acompanying presence, a history of goodness which touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light.

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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PURE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST POOR, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PRUDENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST DEVOUT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST HUMBLE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST OBEDIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PATIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST MERCIFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST FAITHFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST SORROWFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES - SECOND MYSTERY - The Scourging at the Pillar

Pilate again said to them in reply, "Then what [do you want] me to do with [the man you call] the king of the Jews?" They shouted again, "Crucify him." Pilate said to them, "Why What evil has he done?" They only shouted the louder, "Crucify him." So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. (Mark 15:12-15)
(Pope Francis, General Audience, March 27, 2013) - He gave himself for me: The Son of God offers himself to us, he puts his Body and his Blood into our hands, so as to be with us always, to dwell among us. And in the Garden of Olives, and likewise in the trial before Pilate, he puts up no resistance, he gives himself; he is the suffering Servant, foretold by Isaiah, who empties himself, even unto death. Jesus does not experience this love that leads to his sacrifice passively or as a fatal destiny. He does not of course conceal his deep human distress as he faces a violent death, but with absolute trust commends himself to the Father. Jesus gave himself up to death voluntarily in order to reciprocate the love of God the Father, in perfect union with his will, to demonstrate his love for us. On the Cross Jesus "loved me and gave himself for me" (Gal 2:20). Each one of us can say: "he loved me and gave himself for me." Each one can say this "for me."

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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PURE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST POOR, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PRUDENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST DEVOUT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST HUMBLE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST OBEDIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PATIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST MERCIFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST FAITHFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST SORROWFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES - THIRD MYSTERY - The Crowning with Thorns

The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. (Mark 15:16-19)
(Pope Francis, Homily, March 24, 2013) - A King who loves: Jesus does not enter the Holy City to receive the honors reserved to earthly kings, to the powerful, to rulers; he enters to be scourged, insulted and abused... He enters to receive a crown of thorns, a staff, a purple robe: his kingship becomes an object of derision. He enters to climb Calvary, carrying his burden of wood. ...Jesus enters Jerusalem in order to die on the Cross. And it is precisely here that his kingship shines forth in godly fashion: his royal throne is the wood of the Cross! ...The King whom we follow and who accompanies us is very special: he is a King who loves even to the Cross and who teaches us to serve and to love.

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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PURE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST POOR, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PRUDENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST DEVOUT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST HUMBLE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST OBEDIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PATIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST MERCIFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST FAITHFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST SORROWFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES - FOURTH MYSTERY - The Carrying of the Cross

And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him. As they were going out, they met a Cyrenian named Simon; this man they pressed into service to carry his cross. (Matthew 27:31-32)
(Pope Francis, General Audience, March 27, 2013) - Entering into the logic of the Cross: Following Jesus means learning to come out of ourselves ...in order to go to meet others, to go toward the outskirts of existence, to be the first to take a step toward our brothers and our sisters, especially those who are the most distant, those who are forgotten, those who are most in need of understanding, comfort and help. ...Living Holy Week means entering ever more deeply into the logic of God, into the logic of the Cross, which is not primarily that of suffering and death, but rather that of love and of the gift of self which brings life.

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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PURE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST POOR, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PRUDENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST DEVOUT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST HUMBLE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST OBEDIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PATIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST MERCIFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST FAITHFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST SORROWFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES - FIFTH MYSTERY - The Crucifixion and Death

It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit"; and when he had said this he breathed his last. (Luke 23:44-46)
(Pope Francis, Way of the Cross at the Colosseum, March 29, 2013) - The Cross of Christ, the Father's word of love: The Cross is the word through which God has responded to evil in the world. Sometimes it may seem as though God does not react to evil, as if he is silent. And yet, God has spoken, he has replied, and his answer is the Cross of Christ: a word which is love, mercy, forgiveness. It is also a judgment, namely that God, in judging us, loves us. Let us remember this: God judges us by loving us. If I embrace his love then I am saved, if I refuse it, then I am condemned, not by him, but my own self, because God never condemns, he only loves and saves... Let us walk together along the Way of the Cross and let us do so carrying in our hearts this word of love and forgiveness. Let us go forward waiting for the Resurrection of Jesus, who loves us so much. He is all love!

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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PURE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST POOR, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PRUDENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST DEVOUT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST HUMBLE, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST OBEDIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST PATIENT, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST MERCIFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST FAITHFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God, MOST SORROWFUL, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. 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. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, 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 vale 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 merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. 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 salvation; grant we beseech Thee, that 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.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

(Litany of Mary)
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
God our Father ln Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Most honored of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother of chaste love, pray for us.
Mother and virgin, pray for us.
Sinless Mother, pray for us.
Dearest of Mothers, pray for us.
Model of motherhood, pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin most wise, pray for us.
Virgin rightly praised, pray for us.
Virgin rightly renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin gentle in mercy, pray for us.
Faithful Virgin, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Throne of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Shrine of the Spirit, pray for us.
Glory of Israel, pray for us.
Vessel of selfless devotion, pray for us.
Mystical Rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of angels, pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs and prophets, pray for us.
Queen of apostles and martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of confessors and virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without sin, pray for us.
Queen assumed in to heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the rosary, pray for us.
Queen of families, pray for us.
Queen of peace, pray for us.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. Eternal God, let your people enjoy constant health in mind and body. Through the intercession of the Virgin Mary free us from the sorrows of this life and lead us to happiness in the life to come. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Pope Francis:
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 full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed are 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.

(express your intentions of this Holy Rosary prayer)

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