The Holy Rosary is a component prayer derived from scriptures in the Bible. It portrays the mysteries of the catholic faith. The rosary prayer emphasizes on the various phases of life lived by our savior Jesus Christ.
There are four mysteries of the rosary. The Joyful mystery, Sorrowful mystery, Glorious mystery and the Luminous mystery (which was added by pope john paul II ). Each of the mysteries have certain highlights of the life of Jesus derived from the scriptures.
The recitation of the rosary begins with the sign of the Cross, the Apostles’ Creed, followed by one ‘Our Father’, ten Hail Mary’s and the Glory be.
The Joyful Mystery: This mystery is traditionally recited worldwide by catholic on Mondays and Saturdays
- The annunciation of the lord
- The visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
- The nativity of the lord
- The presentation of the lord
- Finding o the child Jesus in the temple
The Sorrowful mystery: This mystery is traditionally recited worldwide by catholic faithfuls on Tuesdays and Fridays
- The agony of Christ in the garden
- The scourging at the pillar
- Crowning with thorns
- Carrying of the cross
- The crucifixion
The Glorious mystery: This mystery is traditionally recited worldwide by catholic faithfuls on Wednesdays and Sundays
- The resurrection of Christ
- Ascension into Heaven
- The descent of the Holy spirit
- The assumption of Mary into heaven
- The coronation of Mary
The luminous mystery: This mystery is traditionally recited worldwide by catholic faithfuls on Thursdays
- The baptism of Christ
- The wedding at Cana
- The proclamation of the kingdom
- The transfiguration
- The institution of the Eucharist
Prayers of the rosary
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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will 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
The Hail Mary
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 (The doxology)
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen
The Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this, our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
