Rosary

The Rosary is prayed as children of Mary. The Rosary prayer is loved by many and shows that simplicity and depth go hand in hand. The beauty of the Rosary is discovered when praying it.

Praying the Rosary involves the repetition of words. The repeated recitation of prayers forms the strength of devotion to Mary. In this way, prayer becomes tangible, as the beads are moved through the fingers. Through the repetitions of the Hail Mary, it is possible to reflect on the mysteries of the Rosary, which hold significance in the life of the person praying.

The Rosary can be prayed alone, but also with others. When praying the Rosary with more than one person, unity is created. Praying the Rosary offers a way to reflect on the mysteries of glory, joy, sorrow, and light.

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The Rosary can be prayed as follows:
Take the cross, make the sign of the cross with your other hand and say the Creed.
2. Recite the Our Father at the first bead.
3. On the following three beads, say the Hail Mary.
4. At the fifth bead, say the Our Father and the “Glory Be...”.
5. To name a secret and pray 10 Hail Marys with an Our Father and repeat this four more times.
6. Making the sign of the cross.

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Another way of praying the Rosary is:
1. Take hold of the cross,
2. Make a cross with the words: “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.”.
3. Take hold of the cross of the rosary and recite the Creed with the text:
“I believe in God,
the almighty Father, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
which has been received from the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary,
who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried,
who descended into hell, rose from the dead on the third day,
He who has ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of God, the almighty Father,
Therefore 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 eternal life. Amen.”
4. Pray on the cross of the rosary the praise of the Holy Trinity with the words:
“Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”.
As it was in the beginning and now and forever and in the ages of ages. Amen.”
5. At the first large bead that follows the cross, say the Our Father prayer with the words:
“Our Father who art in heaven,
Your name is sanctified, Your kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our debts,
just as we forgive our debtors
And do not bring us into trial, but deliver us from the evil one. Amen.”
6. Then three smaller beads follow.
7. Hold the first small bead with the words:
“I greet you, Mary, daughter of God the Father.” Then the Prayer of the Wayward Child is prayed with the text:
“Be greeted, Mary, full of grace.”.
The Lord be with you.
You are the blessed among women
And blessed is Jesus, the fruit of your womb.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen.”
8. Hold the second small bead with the words:
“I greet you, Mary, Mother of God the Son.” Then the Child is greeted and prayed for.
9. Hold the third small bead with the words:
“I greet you, Mary, the bride of God the Holy Spirit.” Then the prayer of the Prodigal is prayed.
10. The next bead is a large one; hold it and pray the Our Father.
11. Then the praise again with the words:
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning and now and forever and in the ages of ages. Amen.”
12. Then the text:
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, guard us from the fire of hell,
bring all souls to heaven, especially those who most need your mercy.”
13. Name the first secret of the day
14. Praying the Our Father 10 times at every small gathering
15. The prayer of the Our Father.
16. Praying praise.
17. Name the second secret of the day, then say 10 times the Hail Mary with small beads, and the Our Father and the Glory Hail with large beads.
18. Name the third secret of the day, then say the Our Father prayer and praise 10 times with small beads, and the Our Father prayer and praise with large beads.
19. Name the fourth secret of the day, then say the Our Father and the Glory Hail prayer ten times with small beads, and the Our Father with the large beads.
20. Name the fifth secret of the day, then say 10 times the Hail Mary with small beads, and the Our Father and the Glory Hail with large beads.
21. Closing with the words:
“Pray for us, Holy Mother of God, that we may be worthy of Christ’s promises.”.
Oh God, whose only-begotten Son died for our life,
the resurrection has brought about the reward of eternal salvation for us;
Please allow us, by meditating on these mysteries of the most sacred Rosary of the Holy Virgin Mary, to follow what they contain and obtain what they promise. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen.”
22. Making a cross.

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Rosary of Divine Mercy

The Rosary of Divine Mercy comes through an apparition of Jesus to Sister Maria Faustina, born in Poland as Helena Kowalska. She lived from 1905 until 1938 and is a sister, mystic and visionary. In 2000 she was declared a saint by John Paul II, Pope from 1978 to 2005, born as Karol Józef Wojtyla (1920-2005).

Jesus appears to Sister Maria Faustina and teaches her the Rosary of Divine Mercy. He tells her: "Always recite this Rosary that I have taught you." This appears in the diary of Sister Maria Faustina. The apparition took place on February 22, 1931.

The Rosary of Divine Mercy is one of the most powerful prayers. It is especially applicable for dying people to pray this Rosary.

The arrangement of the Rosary of Divine Mercy is as follows:
1. Our Father
2. Be greeted
3. Creed
4. With the loose beads: Eternal Father, I offer You on the body and blood, the soul and divinity of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins and those of the whole world.
5. On each of the ten beads: Out of compassion for our suffering, be merciful to us and to the entire world.
6. At the end three times: Holy God, Holy Strong, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us and the whole world.

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