Prayers of the Rosary (Latin-English)
What is the rosary?
It is a form of prayer in which there is said the Apostles' Creed, the Glory be to the Father, &c. and fifty times the Hail Mary, with an Our Father before each ten Hail Marys; each decade is followed by a meditation upon one of the mysteries of the redemption. This is the smaller and more common rosary. The larger consists of the Aposties' Creed, of fifteen decades, every decade of ten Hail Marys preceded by an Our Father, and of fifteen meditations on the mysteries of our redemption. It is called the Psalter, because it contains a hundred and fifty Hall Marys as David's psalter contains a hundred and fifty psalms.
This prayer is called the rosary because every Hail Mary is like a flower in the wreath crowning the heavenly Queen, whom the Church calls by the significant title of "Mystical Rose." Every rose has green leaves and sharp thorns besides the flower itself; in the rosary the thorns represent the sorrowful, the green leaves the joyful, and the flower the glorious mysteries of the redemption which are meditated upon while reciting the rosary. The holy Fathers also compare this devotion to a crown, of which they say; "Its twelve diamonds are the twelve articles of the Apostles' Creed, the fifteen Our Fathers so many brilliant golden stars, and one hundred and fifty Hail Marys the roses."
(taken from Instructions on the Festival of the Holy Rosary by Fr. Leonard Goffine)
It is a form of prayer in which there is said the Apostles' Creed, the Glory be to the Father, &c. and fifty times the Hail Mary, with an Our Father before each ten Hail Marys; each decade is followed by a meditation upon one of the mysteries of the redemption. This is the smaller and more common rosary. The larger consists of the Aposties' Creed, of fifteen decades, every decade of ten Hail Marys preceded by an Our Father, and of fifteen meditations on the mysteries of our redemption. It is called the Psalter, because it contains a hundred and fifty Hall Marys as David's psalter contains a hundred and fifty psalms.
This prayer is called the rosary because every Hail Mary is like a flower in the wreath crowning the heavenly Queen, whom the Church calls by the significant title of "Mystical Rose." Every rose has green leaves and sharp thorns besides the flower itself; in the rosary the thorns represent the sorrowful, the green leaves the joyful, and the flower the glorious mysteries of the redemption which are meditated upon while reciting the rosary. The holy Fathers also compare this devotion to a crown, of which they say; "Its twelve diamonds are the twelve articles of the Apostles' Creed, the fifteen Our Fathers so many brilliant golden stars, and one hundred and fifty Hail Marys the roses."
(taken from Instructions on the Festival of the Holy Rosary by Fr. Leonard Goffine)
To begin your Rosary Prayers
1. The Dominican Opening Prayers
There are two standard ways of beginning the Rosary. The first is that used by the Dominican Order. This way is generally quicker, and it is the same way that the Divine Office begins.
There are two standard ways of beginning the Rosary. The first is that used by the Dominican Order. This way is generally quicker, and it is the same way that the Divine Office begins.
V. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee;
R. Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. V. O Lord, open my lips; R. And my mouth will proclaim Your praise. V. O God, come to my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. R:As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia. (Alleluia is omitted during Lent) |
V: Áve María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum
R: Benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Jésus. V. Domine, labia mea aperies, R. Et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. V. Deus in adiutorium meum intende, R. Domine ad adiuvandum me festina. V: Glória Pátri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sáncto. R: Sícut érat in princípio et nunc et sémper et in sáecula sæculórum. Amen. Alleluia (Alleluia is omitted during Lent) |
2. Alternative Opening Prayers
The second way of beginning the Rosary is more commonly used, and it is attributed to Saint Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort's method, found in his work "The Secret of the Rosary"
The second way of beginning the Rosary is more commonly used, and it is attributed to Saint Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort's method, found in his work "The Secret of the Rosary"
Signum Crucis
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. Symbolum Apostolorum Crédo in Déum, Pátrem omnipoténtem, Creatórem cáeli et térræ. Et in Jésum Chrístum, Fílium éjus unícum, Dóminum nóstrum, qui concéptus est de Spíritu Sáncto, nátus ex María Vírgine, pássus sub Póntio Piláto, crucifíxus, mórtuus, et sepúltus. Descéndit ad ínferos: tértia díe resurréxit a mórtuis: ascéndit ad cáelos: sédet ad déxteram Déi Pátris omnipoténtis: índe ventúrus est judicáre vívos et mórtuos. Crédo in Spíritum Sánctum, sánctam Ecclésiam Cathólicam, Sanctórum communiónem, remissiónem peccatórum, cárnis resurrectiónem, vítam ætérnam. Amen. Pater Noster Páter nóster, qui es in cáelis, sanctificétur nómen túum. Advéniat régnum túum. Fíat volúntas túa, sícut in cáelo et in térra. Pánem nóstrum quotidiánum da nóbis hódie, et dimítte nóbis débita nóstra, sícut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nóstris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem: sed líbera nos a málo. Amen. Ave Maria Áve María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum; benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Jésus. Sáncta María, Máter Déi, óra pro nóbis peccatóribus, nunc et in hóra mórtis nóstræ. Amen. Gloria Glória Pátri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sáncto. Sícut érat in princípio et nunc et sémper et in sáecula sæculórum. Amen. Oratio Fatima Oh mi Jesu, dimitte nobis debita nostra, libera nos ab igne inferni, conduc in caelum omnes animas, praesertim illas quae maxime indigent misericordia tua. Salve Regina Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae! vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exules filii Evae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes, et flentes, in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria! Litaniae Lauretaniae Kyrie, eleison Christe, eleison Kyrie, eleison. Christe, audi nos Christe, exaudi nos. Pater de caelis, Deus, (miserere nobis.) Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, (miserere nobis.) Spiritus Sancte Deus, (miserere nobis.) Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, (miserere nobis.) Sancta Maria* Sancta Dei Genetrix* Sancta Virgo virginum* Mater Christi* Mater Ecclesiae* Mater Divinae gratiae* Mater purissima* Mater castissima* Mater inviolata* Mater intemerata* Mater amabilis* Mater admirabilis* Mater Boni Consilii* Mater Creatoris* Mater Salvatoris* Virgo prudentissima* Virgo veneranda* Virgo praedicanda* Virgo potens* Virgo clemens* Virgo fidelis* Speculum iustitiae* Sedes sapientiae* Causa nostrae laetitiae* Vas spirituale* Vas honorabile* Vas insigne devotionis* Rosa mystica* Turris Davidica* Turris eburnea* Domus aurea* Foederis arca* Ianua caeli* Stella matutina* Salus infirmorum* Refugium peccatorum* Consolatrix afflictorum* Auxilium Christianorum* Regina Angelorum* Regina Patriarcharum* Regina Prophetarum* Regina Apostolorum* Regina Martyrum* Regina Confessorum* Regina Virginum* Regina Sanctorum omnium* Regina sine labe originali concepta* Regina in caelum assumpta* Regina Sanctissimi Rosarii* Regina pacis* V: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi R: parce nobis, Domine. V: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi R: exaudi nobis, Domine. V: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi R: miserere nobis. V: Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix R: Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Oremus. Concede nos famulos tuos, quaesumus, Domine Deus, perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere: et gloriosa beatae Mariae semper Virginis intercessione, a praesenti liberari tristitia, et aeterna perfrui laetitia. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen CONCLUDING PRAYER V: Ora pro nobis, Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii R: Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Oremus: Deus, cuius Unigenitus per vitam, mortem et resurrectionem suam nobis salutis aeternae praemia comparavit, concede, quaesumus: ut haec mysteria sacratissimo beatae Mariae Virginis Rosario recolentes, et imitemur quod continent, et quod promittunt assequamur. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. |
The Sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen The 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 Pontius 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 to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The 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. The 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 Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Fatima Prayer: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy". The Hail, Holy Queen: 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. LITANY OF LORETO Lord, have mercy on us Christ, have mercy on us Lord have mercy us Christ hear us Christ graciously hear us V: God the Father of heaven, R: Have mercy on us. V: God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R: Have mercy on us. V: God the Holy Ghost, R: Have mercy on us. V: Holy Trinity, one God, R: Have mercy on us. Holy Mary* Holy Mother of God* Holy Virgin of Virgins* Mother of Christ* Mother of divine grace* Mother most pure* Mother most chaste* Mother inviolate* Mother undefiled* Mother most amiable* Mother most admirable* Mother of good Counsel* Mother of our Creator* Mother of our Savior* Virgin most prudent* Virgin most venerable* Virgin most renowned* Virgin most powerful* Virgin most merciful* Virgin most faithful* Mirror of justice* Seat of wisdom* Cause of our joy* Spiritual vessel* Vessel of honor* Singular vessel of devotion* Mystical rose* Tower of David* Tower of ivory* House of gold* Ark of the covenant* Gate of heaven* Morning star* Health of the sick* Refuge of sinners* Comforter of the afflicted* Help of Christians* Queen of Angels* Queen of Patriarchs* Queen of Prophets* Queen of Apostles* Queen of Martyrs* Queen of Confessors* Queen of Virgins* Queen of all Saints* Queen conceived without original sin* Queen assumed into heaven* Queen of the most Holy Rosary* Queen of peace* V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, R. Spare us, O Lord. V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, R. Graciously hear us, O Lord. V. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, R. Have mercy on us. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be freed from present sorrow, and rejoice in eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. CONCLUDING PRAYER V: Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us R: That we may be made worthy to the promises of Christ Let us Pray O God, whose only begotten Son, by whose life, death and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life. Grant, we beseech thee, that by meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. |
OTHER PRAYERS
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH (after Rosary)
To you do we cry in our tribulations, O Blessed Saint Joseph, as we confidently invoke your patronage, after that of your most holy spouse the Blessed Virgin Mary.
By that sacred bond of devotion which linked you to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and by the fatherly love you lavished on the Child Jesus, we beg you to cast a glance on those heavenly gifts which the Divine Redeemer has obtained for all mankind through His Precious Blood, and through your power and mercy, help us in our needs.
O holy protector of the Holy Family, protect us children of the Lord Jesus Christ; keep far from us the errors and evils which corrupt the world; assist us from Heaven in our struggles against the powers of darkness. And as you once did protect the Divine Child from the cruel edict of Herod, now defend the Church and keep it safe from all dangers and threats; spread over all of us your holy patronage so that by following your example and aided by your spiritual guidance, we 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
To you do we cry in our tribulations, O Blessed Saint Joseph, as we confidently invoke your patronage, after that of your most holy spouse the Blessed Virgin Mary.
By that sacred bond of devotion which linked you to the Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and by the fatherly love you lavished on the Child Jesus, we beg you to cast a glance on those heavenly gifts which the Divine Redeemer has obtained for all mankind through His Precious Blood, and through your power and mercy, help us in our needs.
O holy protector of the Holy Family, protect us children of the Lord Jesus Christ; keep far from us the errors and evils which corrupt the world; assist us from Heaven in our struggles against the powers of darkness. And as you once did protect the Divine Child from the cruel edict of Herod, now defend the Church and keep it safe from all dangers and threats; spread over all of us your holy patronage so that by following your example and aided by your spiritual guidance, we 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
PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in this day of battle, be our safeguard 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 other wicked spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
(To be said after the daily Rosary, repeat each of the 5 invocations twice.)
O Lord, grant us priests!
O Lord, grant us holy priests!
O Lord, grant us many holy priests!
O Lord, grant us many holy religious vocations!
O Lord, grant us many holy and Catholic families
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in this day of battle, be our safeguard 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 other wicked spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
(To be said after the daily Rosary, repeat each of the 5 invocations twice.)
O Lord, grant us priests!
O Lord, grant us holy priests!
O Lord, grant us many holy priests!
O Lord, grant us many holy religious vocations!
O Lord, grant us many holy and Catholic families
SOME HELPFUL NOTES
On Good Friday, the following may be used in place of the Gloria Patri
V: Christus factus est pro nobis oboediens usque ad mortem. R: Mortem autem crucis. On Holy Saturday, the following may be used in place of the Gloria Patri V: Christus factus est pro nobis oboediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis. R: Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum: et dedit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen. |
On Good Friday, the following may be used in place of the Gloria Patri
V: Christ became obedient for us unto death. R: Even unto death on the Cross. On Holy Saturday, the following may be used in place of the Gloria Patri V: Christ became obedient for us unto death, even unto death on the Cross. R: For which God hath exalted Him and hath given Him a name which is above all names. |