The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Praying the Rosary 1
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The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy Praying the Rosary 1. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. • In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen. 2. Optional Opening Prayers: You expired, Jesus, but the source of life • The Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he (3 times) O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the 3. Our Father… Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the 4. Hail Mary… dead. 5. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion 6. The Eternal Father: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, life everlasting. Amen. in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. • Prayer Before the Rosary: Queen of the Holy Rosary, you have 7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children V. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a R. have mercy on us and on the whole world. sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the 8. Repeat for the remaining decades, saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may obtain the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful peace for the world, the conversion of sinners, and the favor which I Passion" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads. ask of you in this Rosary (Mention your prayer intentions). I ask this 9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times) for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us all souls, especially for my own. Amen. and on the whole world. • The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy 10. Optional Closing Prayer name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit • Say three Hail Marys. ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among V. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, R. have mercy on us. women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. V. Immaculate Heart of Mary R. Pray for us. - Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the our 11. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. of our death. Amen. Amen. • Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. 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 The Joyful Mysteries fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need (Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent & Christmas) of Thy mercy. 1. The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary. I desire the love of humility. • Announce the First Mystery; Our Father… 2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. I desire charity toward my • Say ten Hail Marys. neighbor. • Glory be to the Father… 3. The Birth of Jesus. I desire the love of God. • O my Jesus… 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. I desire a spirit of • Continue with Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same sacrifice. manner. 5. Finding Jesus in the Temple. I desire zeal for the glory of God. • The Hail Holy Queen (The Salve Regina): Hail, holy Queen, Mother of The Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays) Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor 1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. I desire to live my banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, Baptism Promises. mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most 2. The Wedding at Cana, when Christ Manifested Himself. I desire to gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our do whatever Jesus says. exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O 3. Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God. I desire God's clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! forgiveness. V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, 4. The Transfiguration of Jesus. I desire to be a new person in Christ. R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 5. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist. I desire active participation at • Prayer After the Rosary Mass. V. Let us pray. R. O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death, and The Sorrowful Mysteries resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, (Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays of Lent) we beseech you, that we who meditate upon these mysteries of the 1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden. I desire true repentance for my most holy rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may imitate what they sins. contain and obtain what they promise. We ask this through Christ 2. Jesus is Scourged at the Pillar. I desire a spirit of mortification. our Lord. Amen. 3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns. I desire moral courage. • For the intentions of the Holy Father: Our Father, one Hail Mary, and 4. Jesus Carries His Cross. I desire the virtue of patience. one Glory Be. 5. The Crucifixion of Jesus. I desire the grace of final perseverance. • Memorare - Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays) it known that anyone who fled to Your protection, implored Your 1. The Resurrection of Jesus. I desire a strong faith. help, or sought Your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this 2. The Ascension of Jesus. I desire the virtue of hope. confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To You I 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. I desire zeal for the come; before You I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the glory of God. Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in Your mercy, hear 4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven. I desire the grace of a holy and answer me. Amen. death. • In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. I desire a Amen. greater love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. .