THE ROSARY with the Glorious Mysteries

Never will anyone who says the Rosary every day be led astray. This is a statement that I would gladly sign with my blood. St.

Sign of the Cross

The Apostles

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the , born of the Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Church, the communion of , the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

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First Glorious Mystery: The

Jesus rises from the dead on Sunday Matt. 28:1-7

At the end of each decade, we pray the Fatima .

Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.

Second Glorious Mystery: The to Heaven

Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His resurrection to sit at the right hand of God the Father. Luke 24:50-51

Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Jesus sends the Holy Spirit on His Apostles. Acts 2:2-4

Fourth Glorious Mystery: The

Mary is taken up into heaven, body and soul.

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary

Mary is crowned as and earth, Queen of angels and saints.

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Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our . To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes and mercy toward us, And after this exile show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Leader: Pray for us O Holy Mother of God. All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer After the Rosary

O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech you, that we who meditate upon these mysteries of the most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to you do I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Page 4

Prayer to St.

St. Michael the , defend us in 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, thrust into hell , and all the evil spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.