From the Rector/CCD, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 5/2/21
The Holy Rosary: Contemplating Christ with Mary
How to Pray the Rosary
Lesson 29
1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed”
2. Say the “Our Father”
3. Say three “Hail Marys” for Faith, Hope, and Charity
4. Say the “Glory Be”
5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the “Our Father”
6. Say ten “Hail Marys” while meditating on the Mystery
7. Say the “Glory Be” (Optional: Say the “O My Jesus” prayer requested by Mary at Fatima)
8. Announce the Next Mystery; then say the “Our Father” and repeat these steps (6 through 8) as you continue through the remaining Mysteries.
9. Say the closing prayers: the “Hail Holy Queen” and “Final Prayer”
10. Make the “Sign of the Cross”
Mysteries and Fruits of the Rosary
Joyful
The Annunciation. Humility
The Visitation. Love of Neighbor
The Nativity. Poverty
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Obedience
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple. Piety
Luminous
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. Openness to the Holy Spirit
The Wedding at Cana. To Jesus through Mary
Call to Conversion, Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. Repentance
The Transfiguration. Desire for Holiness
The Institution of the Eucharist. Adoration
Sorrowful
The Agony in the Garden. Sorrow for Sin, Uniformity with the Will of God
The Scourging at the Pillar. Mortification, Purity
The Crowning with Thorns. Moral Courage
The Carrying of the Cross. Patience
The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord. Perseverance in Faith, Grace for a Holy Death
Glorious
The Resurrection. Faith
The Ascension. Hope, Desire to Ascend to Heaven
The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Love of God, Holy Wisdom
The Assumption of Mary. True Devotion to Mary
The Coronation of the Virgin. Eternal Happiness
