The Shrine Church of
Our Lady of the Rockies
Rosary with Scriptural reflections
Rosary with short scriptural passages for each bead
The Mysteries -
Catholic Information Service Knights of Columbus Supreme Council with Hail Mary and Concluding Prayer options from St John Paul II.
Basic Rosary Guide - Prayers
Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
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.
Or Psalm 70: “O God, come my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.”
The Our Father Prayer (Opening, then at the beginning of each decade.)
Our Father, Who art in heaven; hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy 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.
The Hail Mary Prayer (First three small beads. Intentions of the Holy Father. Hope, Faith, and Charity) * then as per each mystery in the following pages for each bead on the decade.)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among 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 Glory Be Prayer (The Doxology) (and at the end of each decade) 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. The
Fatima prayer (end of each decade) O 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.
Concluding Prayer(end of each decade) Each decade has a specific concluding prayer that is recited to emphasise the fruit of the mystery. They are included in each of the following pages.
The Hail Holy Queen Prayer (At the end of the rosary) Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope, to thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears; turn, then most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy 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.
"Let Us Pray" From the Breviary (At the end of the rosary) Let us pray, O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and Resurrection, has purchased for us the reward of eternal salvation. Grant we beseech Thee that while meditating upon these mysteries of 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 Saint Michael Prayer (At the end of the rosary) Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and the snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
THE FIRST JOYFUL MYSTERY THE ANNUNCIATION
Fruit of the mystery: Humility
Example of an individual Hail Mary with meditative phrase added: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blest is the fruit of they womb Jesus, *who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. (* will be different for each mystery)
Psalm 70: “O God, come my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.” or Apostles Creed …
Our Father …
1. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. *who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Is 9:2)
2. Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Is 7:14)
3. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring from the earth, and righteousness look down from heaven. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Ps 85:10-11*)
4. There is a river whose streams gladden the City of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, and she shall not be moved; God will help her right early. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Ps 46:4-5)
5. I will be as the dew to Israel; he shall blossom like the lily, he shall strike root as the poplar, his shoots shall spread out; his beauty shall be like the olive, and his fragrance like Lebanon. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Hos 14:5-6)
6. In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the House of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:26-27)
7. And he came to her and said, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:28-29)
8. And the angel said to her, “Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son, and you shall call his name Jesus.” who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:30-31)
9. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the Child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:35)
10. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.” who was conceived in you by the Holy Spirit. (Lk 1:38)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, cause of our joy, that we may follow God’s will in perfect humility.
THE SECOND JOYFUL MYSTERY THE VISITATION
Fruit of the mystery: Love of Neighbour
Our Father …
1. In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah; and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. who you carried to Elizabeth (Lk 1:39)
2. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Lk 1:41)
3. Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the Lord has comforted His people, and will have compassion on His afflicted. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 49:13)
4. Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for lo, I come and I will dwell in the midst of you, says the Lord. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Zec 2:10)
5. A voice cries, “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 40:3)
6. They shall come and sing aloud on the heights of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the Lord…. I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Jer 31:13)
7. My deliverance draws near speedily, my salvation has gone forth, and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 51:5)
8. Hark, your watchmen lift up their voice, together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the Lord to Zion. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 52:8)
9. Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 52:9)
10. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. who you carried to Elizabeth. (Is 52:10)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, cause of our joy, that we love our neighbours and bring Christ into their lives.
THE THIRD JOYFUL MYSTERY THE NATIVITY
Fruit of the mystery: Poverty in Spirit
Our Father …
1. A Child is born to us, and a Son is given to us, and the government is upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, God the Mighty, the Father of the world to come, the Prince of Peace. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Is 9:6)
2. For while all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the midst of her course, thy almighty Word leapt down from heaven from thy royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Wis 18:14-15)
3. Before she was in labor, she gave birth; before her pain came upon her, she was delivered of a Son. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Is 66:7)
4. Comfort, comfort my people says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Is 40:1-2)
5. Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our stronghold. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Ps 46:10-11)
6. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God...; and I heard a great voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with men.” who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Rv 21:2-3)
7. Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Jer 23:5)
8. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Lk 2:6-7)
9. And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Lk 2:8-9)
10. And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” who was born to you in Bethlehem. (Lk 2:10-11
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, cause of our joy, that out love for Christ we may detach our hearts from material things and the esteem of the world.
THE FOURTH JOYFUL MYSTERY THE PRESENTATION
Fruit of the mystery: Obedience
Our Father …
1. And 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. whom you presented in the Temple. (Lk 2:22)
2. “Behold, now I bring the first fruit of the ground, which Thou, O Lord, hast given me.” whom you presented in the Temple. (Dt 26:10)
3. The desired of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of Hosts. whom you presented in the Temple. (Hg 2:8)
4. Thou wilt bring them in, and plant them on thy own mountain; the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thy abode; the sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established. whom you presented in the Temple. (Ex 15:17)
5. “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” whom you presented in the Temple. (Is 49:6)
6. Let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and rebuild the House of the Lord. whom you presented in the Temple. (Ezra 1:3)
7. Arise, O Lord, and go to thy resting place, thou and the Ark of thy might. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints shout for joy. whom you presented in the Temple. (Ps 131:8-0)
8. Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in! whom you presented in the Temple. (Ps 24:7)
9. And behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a Son of Man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. whom you presented in the Temple. (Dan 7:13)
10. So he came near and kissed him; and he smelled the smell of his garments, and blessed him and said, “See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord has blessed!” whom you presented in the Temple. (Gn 27:27)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, cause of our joy, that we may wholeheartedly obey Christ and His Church.
THE FIFTH JOYFUL MYSTERY THE FINDING OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE
Fruit of the mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus
Our Father …
1. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it. whom you found in the Temple. (Lk 2:42-43)
2. After three days they found him in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. whom you found in the Temple. (Lk 2:46)
3. And when they saw him they were astonished; and his Mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.” whom you found in the Temple. (Lk 2:48)
4. And he said to them, “How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. whom you found in the Temple. (Lk 2:49-50)
5. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his Temple. whom you found in the Temple. (Ps 27:4)
6. And the Temple, which a little while before was full of fear and disturbance, was filled with joy and gladness, now that the Almighty Lord had appeared. whom you found in the Temple. (2 Mc 3:30)
7. The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. whom you found in the Temple. (Dt 33:27)
8. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! …Within her citadels God has shown himself a sure defense. whom you found in the Temple. (Ps 48:1, 3)
9. On the holy mountain stands the city he founded; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. whom you found in the Temple. (Ps 87:1-2)
10. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. whom you found in the Temple. (Rv 21:23)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, cause of our joy, that we may will to seek, find, and embrace Jesus in the Mass and in the sacraments.
The Five Luminous Mysteries
THE FIRST LUMINOUS MYSTERY THE BAPTISM IN THE JORDAN
Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blest is the fruit of they womb Jesus, whom was baptized by John. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Psalm 70: “O God, come my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.” or Apostles Creed …
Our Father …
1. Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is to pass over before you into the Jordan. whom was baptized by John. (Jos 3:11)
2. When Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened, and [John] saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. whom was baptized by John. (Mt 3:16)
3. On that day, all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened. whom was baptized by John. (Gn 7:11)
4. And lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” whom was baptized by John. (Mt 3:17)
5. “And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” whom was baptized by John. (Jn 1:34)
6. On that day, the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him, as they had stood in awe of Moses. whom was baptized by John. (Jos 4:14)
7. May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. whom was baptized by John. (Ps 72:8)
8. I will remember my covenant which is between me and you and all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. whom was baptized by John. (Gn 9:15)
9. Stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, that the people of Israel may go on dry ground through the sea. whom was baptized by John. (Ex 14:16)
10. Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord which he will work for you today; for the Egyptians, whom you see today, you shall never see again. whom was baptized by John. (Ex 14:13)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, star of the New Evangelization, that we may be radically faithful to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
THE SECOND LUMINOUS MYSTERY THE MANIFESTATION AT THE WEDDING OF CANA
Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus Through Mary
Our Father …
1. “A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one.” This is a great mystery, and it refers to Christ and the Church. who revealed His glory at your request. (Eph 5:31-32*)
2. When the wine failed, the Mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” who revealed His glory at your request. (Jn 2:3)
3. Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, “Every jar shall be filled with wine.” who revealed His glory at your request. (Jer 13:12)
4. And the royal wine was lavished according to the bounty of the king. who revealed His glory at your request. (Est 1:7)
5. The steward of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first…; but you have kept the good wine until now.” who revealed His glory at your request. (Jn 2:9-10)
6. This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed in him. who revealed His glory at your request. (Jn 2:11)
7. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me in to the wine cellar, and his banner over me was love. who revealed His glory at your request. (Song 2:3-4)
8. The Lord of Hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of wine on the lees, well refined. who revealed His glory at your request. (Is 25:6)
9. The Lord answered and said to his people, “Behold, I am sending you grain, wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied.” who revealed His glory at your request. (Jl 2:18)
10. For there shall be a sowing of peace; the vine shall yield its fruit, and the ground shall give its increase, and the heavens shall give their dew. who revealed His glory at your request. (Zec 8:12)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, star of the New Evangelization, be our advocate; bring us to Christ.
THE THIRD LUMINOUS MYSTERY THE PREACHING OF THE KINGDOM AND OF CONVERSION
Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and Trust in God
Our Father …
1. The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Ps 119:130)
2. Open my eyes, O Lord, that I may behold wonderful things out of Thy law. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Ps 119:18*)
3. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good tidings, who publishes peace, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Is 52:7)
4. Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Is 1:18)
5. Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Gen 12:1)
6. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Mt 5:2-3)
7. Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Mk 1:14)
8. Zeal for thy house has consumed me. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Ps 69:9)
9. The Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the poor. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Is 61:1)
10. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. who preached the Kingdom and forgiveness of sins. (Is 61:2)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, star of the New Evangelization, that we may truly repent and avoid sin and its near occasion.
THE FOURTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY THE TRANSFIGURATION
Fruit of the mystery: Desire for Holiness
Our Father …
1. And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the people of Israel, they looked towards the wilderness and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Ex 16:10)
2. Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Ex 40:34)
3. Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Mk 9:2)
4. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Mt 17:2)
5. Philip found Nathaniel and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Jn 1:45)
6. And behold two men spoke with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Lk 9:30-31*)
7. He was still speaking when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Mt 17:5)
8. When the disciples heard this they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Mt 17:6)
9. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Mt 17:7)
10. Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, thou art very great! Thou art clothed with honor and majesty, who coverest thyself with light as with a garment. who was transfigured on Mount Tabor. (Ps 104:1-2)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, star of the New Evangelization, that desire for holiness may set our hearts ablaze.
THE FIFTH LUMINOUS MYSTERY THE INSTITUTION OF THE EUCHARIST
Fruit of the mystery: Adoration
Our Father …
1. When your children say to you, “What do you mean by this service?” you shall say, “It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s passover.” who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Ex 12:26-27)
2. For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name, and a pure offering. who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Mal 1:11)
3. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the People of Israel; they beheld God, and ate and drank. who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Ex 24:11)
4. And he rained down upon them manna to eat, and gave them the grain of heaven. Man ate of the bread of angels. who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Ps 78:24-25)
5. When it was evening, he sat at table with the twelve disciples. who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Mt 26:20)
6. And he said, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Lk 22:15)
7. 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. Do this in remembrance of me.” who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Lk 22:19)
8. And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you; for this is my Blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Mt 26:27-28*)
9. “For my Flesh is food indeed, and my Blood is drink indeed. He who eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood abides in me, and I in him.” who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Jn 6:55-56)
10. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. who gives Himself to us in the Eucharist. (Acts 2:42)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, star of the New Evangelization, help us receive Christ as you did, with reverence and love.
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries
THE FIRST SORROWFUL MYSTERY THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for Sin
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blest is the fruit of they womb Jesus, in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins). Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Psalm 70: “O God, come my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.” or Apostles Creed …
Our Father …
1. Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Mt 26:38)
2. My son, if you come forward to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for temptation. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Sir 2:1)
3. My heart is in anguish within me, the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Ps 55:4-5)
4. My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the walls of my heart! My heart is beating wildly; I cannot keep silent; for I hear the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Jer 4:19)
5. Give heed to me, O Lord, and hearken to my plea. Is evil a recompense for good? Yet they have dug a pit for my life. Remember how I stood before thee to speak good for them, to turn away thy wrath from them. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Jer 18:19)
6. I hear many whispering. Terror on every side! “Denounce him! Let us denounce him!” say all my familiar friends, watching for my fall. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Jer 20:10)
7. He has made my teeth grind on gravel, and made me cower in ashes; my soul is bereft of peace, I have forgotten what happiness is. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Lam 3:16-17)
8. My heart is broken within me, all my bones shake.... The anger of the Lord will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his mind. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Jer 23:9, 20)
9. Then I said, “Lo, I come; in the roll of the book it is written of me; I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy Law is within my heart.” in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (Ps 40:7-8)
10. Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. in agony in the garden for us. (during lent: who suffered agony in the garden for my sins) (1 Sm 15:22)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, Mother of Sorrows, that we may humbly embrace God’s will in all things.
THE SECOND SORROWFUL MYSTERY THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
Fruit of the mystery: Purity
Our Father …
1. They cried out again, “Not this man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Jn 18:40, 19:1)
2. Let us test him with insult and torture, that we may find out how gentle he is, and make trial of his forbearance. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Wis 2:19)
3. He became to us a reproof of our thoughts; and the very sight of him is a burden to us, because his manner of life is unlike that of others, and his ways are strange. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Wis 2:14-15)
4. Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow which was brought upon me, sorrow which the Lord inflicted on the day of his fierce anger? who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Lam 1:12)
5. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we were healed. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Is 53:5)
6. The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Ps 129:3)
7. I am a man who has seen affliction under the rod of his wrath; he has driven and brought me into darkness without any light; surely against me he turns his hand again and again all the day long. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Lam 3:1-3)
8. Accept whatever is brought upon you, and in changes that humble you be patient. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Sir 2:5)
9. But I am a worm, and no man; scorned by men, and despised by the people. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Ps 22:6)
10. Nevertheless in thy great mercies thou didst not make an end of them or forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God. who was scourged for us. (during lent: who was scourged for my iniquities) (Neh 9:31)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, Mother of Sorrows, that we may accept sufferings and setbacks out of love for Christ.
THE THIRD SORROWFUL MYSTERY THE CROWNING WITH THORNS
Fruit of the mystery: Courage
Our Father …
1. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and plaiting a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Mt 27:28-29a)
2. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Mt 27:29b)
3. And they spat upon him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Mt 27:30)
4. For gold is tested in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of humiliation. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Sir 2:5)
5. The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself, so that you will find favor in the sight of the Lord. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Sir 3:19)
6. Do not boast about wearing fine clothes, nor exalt yourself on the day that you are honored; for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works are concealed from men. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Sir 11:4)
7. Many were astonished at him, his appearance was so marred beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the sons of men. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Is 52:14)
8. He had no form or comeliness that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Is 53:2)
9. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Is 53:3a)
10. And, as one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. who was crowned with thorns for us. (during lent: who was crowned with thorns because of my transgressions) (Is 53:3b)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, Mother of Sorrows, that we may witness to the Gospel, even at the cost to ourselves.
THE FOURTH SORROWFUL MYSTERY THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS
Fruit of the mystery: Patience
Our Father …
1. And Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering, and laid it upon his son. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Gn 22:6)
2. With a yoke on our necks we are hard driven; we are weary, we are given no rest. Young men are compelled to grind at the mill; and boys stagger under loads of wood. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Lam 5:5, 13)
3. He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Is 53:7)
4. Surely he has borne our grief and carried our sorrows. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Is 53:4)
5. The precious sons of Zion, worth their weight in fine gold, how they are reckoned as earthen pots, the work of a potter’s hands. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Lam 4:2)
6. Her princes were purer than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were more ruddy than coral, the beauty of their form was like sapphire. Now their visage is blacker than soot, they are not recognized in the streets. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Lam 4:7, 8)
7. He has walled me about so that I cannot escape; he has put heavy chains on me; though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer; he has blocked my way with fitted stones.” who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Lam 3:7-9)
8. They wander, blind, through the streets, so defiled with blood that none could touch their garments. “Away! Unclean!” men cried at them; “Away! Away! Touch not!” who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Lam 4:14, 15)
9. Sorely have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Ps 129:2)
10. So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross to the place called the place of the skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha. who embraced his cross for us. (during lent: who embraced the Cross because of my sins) (Jn 19:17)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, Mother of Sorrows, that we practice patience with ourselves and with others.
THE FIFTH SORROWFUL MYSTERY THE CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF THE LORD
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
Our Father …
1. And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Lk 23:32-33)
2. The enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary. Thy foes have roared in the midst of thy holy place. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Ps 74:3-4)
3. When Jesus saw his Mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your Mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Jn 19:26-27)
4. He poured out his soul to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Is 53:12)
5. Since the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Heb 2:14)
6. Abraham said, “God will provide himself the lamb for a holocaust, my son.” who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Gn 22:8)
7. And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders, I saw a Lamb, standing as though it had been slain. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Rv 5:6)
8. Then I looked, and lo, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Rv 14:1)
9. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a lance, and immediately there flowed out blood and water. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Jn 19:34)
10. Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. who was crucified for us. (during lent: who was crucified because of my sins) (Rv 22:1)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, Mother of Sorrows, that Christ’s death on the Cross may save us from sin and condemnation.
The Five Glorious Mysteries
THE FIRST GLORIOUS MYSTERY THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST FROM THE DEAD
Fruit of the mystery: Faith
Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blest is the fruit of they womb Jesus, who is risen from the dead. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Psalm 70: “O God, come my assistance; O Lord, make haste to help me.” or Apostles Creed …
Our Father …
1. Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him! , who is risen from the dead. (Ps 68:1)
2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. , who is risen from the dead. (Mt 5:4)
3. Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. , who is risen from the dead. (Jn 16:20)
4. So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. , who is risen from the dead. (Jn 16:22)
5. 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. Come, see the place where he lay. , who is risen from the dead. (Mt 28:5-6)
6. Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. , who is risen from the dead. (Lk 12:32)
7. I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. , who is risen from the dead. (Jn 16:32-33a)
8. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. , who is risen from the dead. (Jn 16:33b)
9. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad. , who is risen from the dead. (Jn 20:19-20)
10. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained in it. , who is risen from the dead. (Heb 12:11)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, gate of Heaven, that faith in the risen Christ may permeate our lives.
THE SECOND GLORIOUS MYSTERY THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST INTO HEAVEN
Fruit of the mystery: Hope
Our Father …
1. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. And lo, I am with you always, until the end of time. who ascended into Heaven. (Mt 28:18, 20)
2. Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. who ascended into Heaven. (Jn 14:1-2)
3. Here we have no lasting city, but we seek a city that is to come. who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 13:14)
4. Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 4:14)
5. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 4:15)
6. Let us then with confidence approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 4:16)
7. For Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 9:24)
8. [Therefore] I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way. who ascended into Heaven. (1 Tim 2:1-2)
9. But to what angel has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet.” who ascended into Heaven. (Heb 1:13)
10. Behold King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him, on the day of his wedding, the day of the gladness of his heart. who ascended into Heaven. (Song 3:11)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, gate of Heaven, that we may cling to and live in our hope of God’s faithfulness.
THE THIRD GLORIOUS MYSTERY THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Fruit of the mystery: Love of God
Our Father …
1. And I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, to be with you for ever, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Jn 14:16-17)
2. All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and his brethren. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:14)
3. By one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, Jews or Greeks, slaves or free, and all were made to drink of the one Spirit. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)
4. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the holy ones. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Eph 6:18)
5. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Gal 5:22-23)
6. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of fortitude, a spirit of knowledge and of piety, and he shall be filled with the spirit of the fear of the Lord. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Is 11:1-3*)
7. Wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Jas 3:17)
8. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of sonship. When we cry, Abba! Father!, it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:15-16)
9. We know that the whole creation groans and is in travail, even until now. And not only creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:22-23)
10. The Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. pouring forth His Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:26)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, gate of Heaven, that the Holy Spirit will fill us with wisdom and power to do His will.
THE FOURTH GLORIOUS MYSTERY THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY INTO HEAVEN
Fruit of the mystery: Grace of a Happy Death
Our Father …
1. My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. who assumed you into Heaven. (Lk 1:46-48)
2. He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. who assumed you into Heaven. (Lk 1:48, 51)
3. My beloved speaks and says to me, “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.” who assumed you into Heaven. (Song 2:10-11)
4. What is that coming up from the wilderness, like a column of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the fragrant powders of the merchant? Behold, it is the litter of Solomon. who assumed you into Heaven. (Song 3:6-7)
5 Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple. who assumed you into Heaven. (Rv 11:19)
6. And when they met her they all blessed her with one accord and said to her, “You are the exaltation of Jerusalem, you are the great glory of Israel, you are the great pride of our nation!… May the Almighty Lord bless you forever!” who assumed you into Heaven. (Jdt 15:9-10)
7. In the assembly of the Most High she opened her mouth, and in the presence of his host she will glory. who assumed you into Heaven. (Sir 24:2)
8. O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, on the covert of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet and your face is comely. who assumed you into Heaven. (Song 2:14)
9. Hear, O daughter, consider, and incline your ear; forget your people and your father’s house; and the King will desire your beauty. Since he is your Lord, bow to him. who assumed you into Heaven. (Ps 45:10)
10. The daughter of the King is clothed with splendor, her robes embroidered with pearls set in gold.... With joy and gladness she is led into the palace of the King. who assumed you into Heaven. (Ps 45:13-15)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, gate of Heaven, that we may contemplate Christ with you and in you.
THE FIFTH GLORIOUS MYSTERY THE CORONATION OF MARY AS QUEEN OF HEAVEN & EARTH
Fruit of the mystery: Trus in Mary's Intercession
Our Father …
1. Who is that coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved? who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Song 8:5)
2. Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive and bear a Son, and you shall call his name Jesus,... and of his kingdom there will be no end. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Lk 1:30-33)
3. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud voice, “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! But who am I, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Lk 1:41-42)
4. His Mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Jn 2:5)
5. O daughter, you are blessed by the Most High God above all women on earth.... Your hope will never depart from the hearts of men, as they remember the power of God. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Jdt 13:18-19)
6. And a great portent appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Rev 12:1)
7. My dove, my perfect one, is only one, the darling of her mother, flawless to her that bore her. The maidens saw her and called her blessed; the queens and concubines also, and praised her. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Song 6:9) - 35 -
8. Who is this that comes forth like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army with banners? who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Song 6:10)
9. An enclosed garden is my sister, my bride; a garden locked, a fountain sealed. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Song 4:12)
10. Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates with all choicest fruit, henna with nard, nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, and all chief spices: a garden fountain, a well of living water, and flowing streams from Lebanon. who crowned you Queen of Heaven and Earth. (Song 4:13-15)
Glory be ….
Fatima prayer: O my Jesus …
Concluding Prayer: Pray for us, Mary, gate of Heaven, lead us to the Beatific Vision.