Prayers of the Rosary
"Apostle's Creed"
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontias Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communication of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
"Our Father"
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.
"Hail Mary"
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.
"Glory Be To The Father"
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.
First Joyful Mystery
"The Annunciation"
The Angel Gabriel said to Mary; "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women... You shall concieve and bear a son, and you shall call HIs name Jesus... Mary answered, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word."
Spiritual Fruit: Humility.
Second Joyful Mystery
"The Visitation"
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice; "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb... The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe in my womb leapt for joy."
Spiritual Fruit: Love of Neighbor.
Third Joyful Mystery
"The Birth of Jesus"
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for Mary to be delivered were fulfilled. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room a the inn.
Spiritual Fruit: Poverty of Spirit.
Fourth Joyful Mystery
"The Presentation"
When the days of her purification were fulfilled they took Him up to Jerusalem to present HIm to the Lord... Simeon blessed them and said to his mohter, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be contradicted; and thy own soul a sword shall peirce."
Spiritual Fruit: Purity of mind and body.
Fifth Joyful Mystery
"The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple"
After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions... And He returned with His parents to Nazareth, and was obedient to them.
Spiritual Fruit: Obidence.
First Sorrowful Mystery
"The Agony in the Garden"
Kneeling down, He began to pray, "Father if it be your will, take this cup from Me, yet not My will but yours be done... In his anguish, He prayed even more intensely, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Spiritual Fruit: God's Will be done.
Second Sorrowful Mystery
"The Scourging at the Pillar"
Pilate released Barabbas to them. Jesus, however, he first had scourged; then he handed Him over to be cruicified.
Spiritual Fruit: Mortification of the Senses.
Third Sorrowful Mystery
"The Crowning with Thorns"
Weaving a crown of thorns they fixed it on His head, and placed a reed in His right hand. To make fun of Him, they knelt before Him saying "Hail, King of the Jews." They spat on Him and took the reed and kept striking Him on the head.
Spiritual Fruit: Reign of Christ in our heart.
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
"The Carrying of the Cross"
When the soldiers had finished mocking Him, ... they led Him away to crucify Him. On the way, they laid hold of a certain Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and upon him they laid the cross to bear it after Jesus.
Spiritual Fruit: Patient bearing of trials.
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
"The Crucifixion"
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified Him... Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing"... There was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour... and Jesus cried out with a loud voice, " Father, into your hands I commend My spirit."
Spiritual Fruit: Pardoning of injuries.
First Glorious Mystery
"The Resurrection"
And looking up they say that the stone had been rolled back, for it was very large... On entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right side... who said to them, "Do not be afraid, you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was cruicified, He is risen, He is not here. Behold the place where they laid Him."
Spiritual Fruit: Faith.
Second Glorious Mystery
"The Ascension"
"Then, after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took His seat at God's right hand".
Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope.
Third Glorious Mystery
"The Descent of the Holy Spirit"
And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompten them to speak."
Spiritual Fruit: Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Fourth Glorious Mystery
"The Assumption"
Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come!... You are all beautiful, my beloved and there is no blemish in your. You are the glory of Jerusalem... you are the splendid boast of our people.
Spiritual Fruit: To Jesus through Mary.
Fifth Glorious Mystery
"The Coronation"
A great sign appeared in the sky, a women clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Spiritual Fruit: Grace of Final Perserverance.