THE HOLY ROSARY
 
       

 

 

  
 




THE HOLY ROSARY  prayer  « is our peace »

 


  the mysteries of the Rosary

The Rosary, reclaimed in its full meaning, goes to the very heart of Christian life; it offers a familiar yet fruitful spiritual and educational opportunity for personal contemplation, the formation of the People of God, and the new evangelization.

   The Rosary, precisely because it starts with Mary's own experience, is an exquisitely contemplative prayer. Without this contemplative dimension, it would lose its meaning, as Pope Paul VI clearly pointed out: "Without contemplation, the Rosary is a body without a soul, and its recitation runs the risk of becoming a mechanical repetition of formulas, in violation of the admonition of Christ: 'In praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think they will be heard for their many words' (Mt 6:7).)))

                                            "APOSTOLIC LETTER  ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAEOF THE SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL II"

 

 The story of the Holy Rosary
 

        The devotion of the Holy Rosary has been treasured in the church for many centuries.  It is a summary of Christian faith in language and prayers inspired by the Bible.  The Rosary is one of the best prayers in common. 

       The origin of this devotion is traditionally connected with St Dominic, who was in Spain in the 13th century.  He founded the order of Preachers, or Dominicans.  He went to France as a missionary to convert some people.  One day, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Dominic, holding a rosary in her hand.  She told him that the devotion of the Rosary would convert sinners and obtain great graces from God.  She said “ This is the precious gift which I leave to you “.  St Dominic taught the people how to say the Rosary.  Later, at Lourdes, France, in 1858, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Bernadette and said the rosary with her.  At Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, She said the rosary with the three children to whom she appeared and said: “ I am the Lady of the Rosary , and I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins.  People must not continue to offend the Lord who is already so deeply offended.  They must say the rosary “.  

      The Rosary is a sacramental.  It is a devotion most pleasing to our Blessed Mother and to Our Lord.  Long ago, people were punished for going to Mass.  They said the rosary when they could not go.  It kept the faith alive.  It is a very good custom for a family to say the rosary together.  “ The family that prays together stays together “.  

     The Rosary calls to mind the most important events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.  These events are called Mysteries.  There are since October 2002 twenty  mysteries (Gospel stories)  
 


The Holy Rosary Prayer

    The Rosary calls to mind the most important events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.  These events are called Mysteries.  There are since October 2002 twenty  mysteries (Gospel stories)
 
in it, and are divided into four  groups:
Five are Joyful, usually said on Mondays and Saturdays;
Five are Luminous, usually said on Thursdays;
Five are Sorrowful, usually said on Tuesdays and Fridays;
Five are Glorious, usually said on Wednesdays and Sundays.

People begin the Rosary by saying the Creed, one Our Father, three Hail Mary’s and Glory be.  Then they say a decade in honour of each mystery.  FIRST THE ANNUNCIATION, OUR FATHER, TEN HAIL MARY’S, GLORY….

  Our Father
       Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hollowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it 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
      Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with Thee. Blessed art 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


the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary


1- Joyful Mysteries

  1. The Annunciation                                   (Lk 1,26-38 ; Mt 1, 18-25)
  2. The Visitation                                        (Lk 1, 39-55)
  3. The Birth of Jesus                                 (Mt 2, 1-12 ; Lk 2,1-20)
  4. The Presentation                                   (Lk 2, 22-38)
  5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple        (Lk 2, 40-51)

2- Mysteries of Light

  1. The Baptism of The Lord                    (Mt 3, 13-17)
  2. The Wedding Of Cana                        (Jn 2, 1-12)
  3. The Proclamation of The Kingdom      (Mk 1, 15)
  4. The Transfiguration.                            (Lk 9, 28-36)
  5. The Institution of The Eucharist           (Jn 13 ; Mt 26, 26-29 ; Mk 14, 22-25 ; Lk 22, 15-18)


3- Sorrowful Mysteries

  1. The Agony in the Garden               (Mt 26, 36-50 ; Mk 14, 32-46 ; Lk 22, 39-48 ; Jn 18, 1-8)
  2. The Scourging                               (Mt 27, 26 ; Mk 15, 15 ; Jn 19, 1)
  3. The Crowning with Thorns             (Mt 27, 27-31 ; Mk 15, 16-20 ;  Jn 19, 1-3)
  4. The Carrying of the Cross              (Mt 27, 31-33 ; Mk 15, 20-22 ; Lk 23, 26-32 ; Jn 19, 16-17)
  5. The Crucifixion                              (Mt 27, 34-61 ; Mk 15, 23-47 ; Lk 23, 33-56 ; Jn 19, 18-42)


4- Glorious Mysteries

  1. The Resurrection                          ( Mt 28, 1-15 ; Mk 16, 1-18 ; Lk 24, 1-12 ; Jn 20, 1-28)
  2. The Resurrection                          (Lk 24, 36-53 ; Mk 16, 19-20 ; Act 1, 6-11)
  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit      (Act 1, 14 et 2, 1-13)
  4. The Assumption of Our Lady        (2 Rom 2 11 ; Revelation 11, 19 et 12, 10, Pope Pius  XII : Assumption Dogma 1950)
  5. The Coronation of Our Lady.       (Ap 12,1 et 21, 1-5)

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy;
Hail, 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 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.

 
  
 

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