The Glorious Mysteries (Said on Wednesdays and Saturdays) (also Sundays from Easter until Advent)

O MOST MERCIFUL JESUS, Lover of souls I pray Thee, by the agony of Thy most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Thine Immaculate Mother, cleanse in Thine Own Blood the sinners of the whole world who are now in their agony and who are to die this day. Amen. 

HEART OF JESUS, once in agony, have pity on the dying.

By the Sign of the Holy Cross, from our enemies free us, O Lord, My God.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Apostles Creed

V.  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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, He 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 thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

R.  I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.

Say one Our Father.

Say:  Three Hail Marys for an increase in the Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity.

1. First Mystery: The Resurrection

Meditation: “He has risen. He is not here. Behold the place where they laid Him" Mark 16,6

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Marys.

V. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, relieve the souls in Purgatory, especially those most abandoned"  Amen.

2. Second Mystery: The Ascension

Meditation: “So then the Lord, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God”. Mark 16, 19

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Marys.

V. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, relieve the souls in Purgatory, especially those most abandoned"  Amen.

3. Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles

Meditation: “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting”. Acts 2, 2

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Marys.

V. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, relieve the souls in Purgatory, especially those most abandoned"  Amen.

4. Fourth Mystery: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

Meditation: “Thou art the glory of Jerusalem ... the honor of our people ... the name of the Lord hath strengthened Thee, and therefore Thou shalt be blessed forever”. Judith 15, 10-11

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Marys.

V. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, relieve the souls in Purgatory, especially those most abandoned"  Amen.

5. Fifth Mystery: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth

Meditation: And a great sign appeared in heaven: a Woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. Apoc. 12, 1

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Marys.

V. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, relieve the souls in Purgatory, especially those most abandoned"  Amen.

Prayers after the Five Mysteries:

Salve Regina

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 valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O GOD, who’s only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that 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.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and 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 about the World seeking the ruin of souls.

Prayer to Saint Joseph

To thee, O blessed Joseph, do we have recourse in our tribulation, and, having implored the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that charity wherewith thou wast united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly affection with which thou didst embrace the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray, that thou wouldst look graciously upon the inheritance which Jesus Christ hath purchased by His Blood, and assist us in our needs by thy power and strength. Most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, protect the chosen people of Jesus Christ; keep far from us, most loving father, all blight of error and corruption: mercifully assist us from Heaven, most mighty defender, in this our conflict with the powers of darkness; and, even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the supreme peril of His life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; keep us one and all under thy continual protection, that we may be supported by thine example and thine assistance, may be enabled to lead a holy life, die a happy death and come at last to the possession of everlasting blessedness in Heaven. Amen.

Lord grant us Priests.

• R. Lord grant us Priests.

• V. Lord grant us many Holy Priests.

• R. Lord grant us many Holy Priests.

• V. Lord grant us many Holy Priests and Religious Vocations.

• R. Lord grant us many Holy Priests and Religious Vocations.

• Saint Pius X pray for us.

• Saint Joseph pray for us.

• Saint Juan Diego pray for us.

• Saint Therese the Little Flower, pray for us.

• Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

• Saint Rita, pray for us. Amen.

May the Divine Assistance remain always with us; and may the souls of the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

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