The Rosary
On the beads we pray 'Hail Marys' in sets of ten called decades.  Each decade is framed by an 'Our Father' and a Doxology (Glory to the Father).  While praying these prayers, we reflect on the mysteries or events in the life of Jesus, a different mystery for each decade.  (decade = ten)

The Mysteries of the Rosary



The Annunciation
Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
the Visitation
The Birth of Our Lord
The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven & Earth
Mysteries of Light
The Holy Father has announced five additional mysteries of the Rosary which are called the Mysteries of Light. They include:

Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan
His self-manifestation at the wedding of Cana
His proclamation of the Kingdom of God, with the call to conversion.
Transfiguration of Jesus
Institution of the Eucharist, as sacramental expression of the Paschal Mystery.

How to Pray the Rosary
1.  Make 'Sign of the Cross'
2. Say 'Apostles' Creed' on Crucifix
3.  Say 'Hail Mary' on each of the next three beads
4. Say a 'Glory Be' on next large bead & announce the first Mystery, then say one 'Our Father'
5. Say 'Hail Mary' on each of the ten beads
6. Say one 'Glory Be' on the space and say the 'Fatima Prayer'
7.Announce the next mystery on the big bead and say an 'Our Father'
8.  Repeat the steps 5,6, and 7 until all 5 groups of beads are completed
9.  On the medal, say the 'Hail Holy Queen' prayer
10.  Complete the Rosary by making the Sign of the Cross.

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