October has been traditionally set aside as a special month dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. Families are encouraged to set aside some time during this month to pray the rosary together. It is a good time to teach our children this beautiful Catholic tradition.
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How to Pray the Rosary Sign of the Cross and The Apostles Creed
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The Holy Rosary is one of the most well known forms of devotions among Roman Catholics worldwide. Its formal name is the "Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary" and it has been a major influence in Catholic prayer for over 500 years. The name comes from a French word meaning "crown" or "wreath"."..the Rosary is also, and always has been, a prayer of and for the family....It is important not to lose this precious inheritance. We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families..." top |
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
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 arose 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 Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. 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
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen
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, O 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!
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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(Said on Mondays and Saturdays, the Sundays of Advent, and Sundays from Epiphany to Lent)
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(Said on Tuesdays & Fridays throughout the year; and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
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(Said on Wednesday, and the Sundays from Easter until Advent)
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(Said on Thursdays)
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