Prayer - How to Pray 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. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there 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 is in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come, your 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 you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your 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

Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of your mercy.

Hail Holy Queen Mother of mercy! Our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show to us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God - That we may be 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 you, that meditating upon these mysteries in 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

The Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation: I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word (Lk 1:26-38)
2. The Visitation: Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (Lk 1:39-56)
3. The Birth of Jesus: She gave birth to her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn (Lk 2:1-21)
4. The Presentation in the Temple: When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (Lk 2:22-23)
5. The Finding in the Temple: After three days they found him in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them, and asking them questions (Lk 2:46)

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The Baptism of Jesus: And when Jesus was baptized?the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him and a voice from heaven was heard saying, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased?(Mt 3:16-17)
2. The wedding at Cana: His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you’… Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water? And they filled them up to the brim (Jn 2:5-7)
3. Proclaiming the kingdom of God: “And preach as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand? Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay? (Mt 10:7-8)
4. The Transfiguration: And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered and his raiment became dazzling white. And a voice came out of the cloud saying, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!?(Lk 9:29, 35)
5. The Institution of the Eucharist: And he took bread and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them saying, “This is my body which is given for you”… And likewise the cup after supper saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant sealed in my blood? (Lk 22:19-20)

The Sorrowful Mysteries

1. The agony in the garden: Being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, so great was their grief (Lk 22:44-45)
2. The scourging at the pillar: Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released for them Barabbas; and having scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified (Mk 15:15)
3. The crowning with thorns: The soldiers clothed him in a purple cloak, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on Him. And they began to salute him, ?Hail, King of the Jews ?( Mk 15: 17-18)
4. The carrying of the Cross: They took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place?called Golgotha (Jn 19:6-17)
5. The Crucifixion: Jesus, crying with a loud voice said, “Father into your hands I commit my spirit!?And having said this He breathed his last (Lk 23:46)

The Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection: Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is
   not here, for he has risen, as he said (Mt 28:5-6)
2. The Ascension: As the Apostles looked on, Jesus was lifted up and a cloud took him out of their sight... ‘This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven?(Acts 1:9-11)
3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit: Suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind?And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance (Acts 2:2-4)
4. The Assumption: Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep? and so we shall always be with the Lord (1 Thess 4:14, 17)
5. The Coronation: A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the
   moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars (Rev 12:1-17)

Hymns

Shepherd me O God
Shepherd me O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life

- God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want. I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love. I walk by the quiet waters of peace.

- Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul, you lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth, my spirit shall sing the music of your name.

- Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil, for you are at my side, your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope.

- You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, crowning me with love beyond my pow’r to hold.

- Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of my God forever more.

Above All ?Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche
- Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all created things, above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began, above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known, above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there’s no way to measure what you’re worth
Crucified laid behind a stone, you lived to die, rejected and alone,
like a rose trampled on the ground, you took the fall and thought of me, above all

The Deer’s Cry
I arise today, through the strength of Heaven, light of the sun, radiance of moon, splendour of fire, speed of lightning, swiftness of wind, depth of the sea, stability of earth, firmness of rock. I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to protect me, from all who shall wish me ill, afar and anear, alone and in a multitude, against every cruel merciless power that may oppose my body and soul. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ to shield me, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me. I arise today.

Open my eyes
Open my eyes Lord, help me to see your face. Open my eyes Lord, help me to see.
Open my ears Lord, help me to hear your voice. Open my ears Lord, help me to hear.
Open my heart Lord, help me to love like you. Open my heart Lord, help me to love.
I live within you, deep in your heart, O Love. I live within you. Rest now in me.

I know that my redeemer lives

-know that my redeemer lives, the one who calls me home. I long to see God face to face, to see with my own eyes
I know that my Redeemer lives, that I shall rise again (2x)

-I know that I shall one day see the goodness of the Lord, when God will wipe away our tears, and death will be no more

-The last day I shall rise again, shall be remade like God. My home shall be by God’s own side, the dying, rising Lord

Here I am Lord
- I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who make the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

- I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

Lord reign in me
- Over all the earth you reign on high, every mountain stream, every sunset sky, but my one request, Lord my only aim, is that you reign in me again
Lord reign in me, reign in your power, over all my dreams, in my darkest hour,
you are the Lord of all I am, so won’t you reign in me again

- Over every thought, over every word, may my life reflect the beauty of my Lord, cause you mean more to me than any earthly thing, so won’t you reign in me again.

You are mine
- I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear, you will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, be still and know I am here

- I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see. In the shadows of the night, I will be your light, come and rest in me
Do not be afraid I am with you, I have called you each by name
Come and follow me, I will bring you home, I love you and you are mine

- I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and all will know my name

- I am the Word that leads all to freedom, I am the peace the world cannot give. I will call your name, embracing all your pain, stand up now, walk and live!

Love Has Come - Matt Maher
- With one voice the angels sing; songs that make creation ring. Prophets hear and call us to live in spirit and in truth. Father Yahweh, Elohim; voice of thunder, spirit wind, breathe on me your very life; Grace will make the darkness bright.
Word of God enthroned, dwell in us forevermore; Love has come to show the way.
Halleluiah, peace be with us. Love has come to show the way.

- God of covenant divine, lead us to the end of time. Beyond sorrow, beyond fear; beyond pride and earthen tears.

- Keeper of the sacrifice, manifest in Jesus Christ. Born to die and wake the dead as we hunger, keep us fed. Now salvation has come in the New Jerusalem, Dancers dance and singers roar; proclaiming Jesus Christ is Lord

Holy, holy, holy Lord
Holy, holy, holy Lord; praise and honour are yours, for you alone are worthy to receive the glory and praise. Lord, receive the glory and praise.