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Pray the Rosary
Select a "set" of five mysteries for each recitation.
Mysteries Each mystery is the focus of prayerful
contemplation during the backdrop of the recitation
of Hail Mary's, or "Ave's.".
The four sets of Mysteries are:
JOYFUL, SORROWFUL, GLORIOUS, & LUMINOUS
1.
On the crucifix: Make the Sign of the Cross and
say the
Apostles' Creed.
2.
On the first bead above the crucifix: Pray the
Our Father.
3.
On the three beads: Say three
Hail Marys (Ave's.)
4.
On the chain/space before the next bead: Say the
Glory Be to the Father and, optionally, "Oh
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."
5.
The next bead is the second
Our Father bead and marks the beginning of the
mysteries: Announce the first mystery and pray the
Our Father.
6.
On the first set of 10 beads: Say 10
Ave's while contemplating the first mystery.
The Ave's are a background for revelation in communion
with Mary and Jesus. Wonderful peace and faith deepening
will come with this kind of prayerful contemplation
of Our Lady's Rosary.
7.
On the chain/space just after the 10
Ave's: Repeat the
Glory Be to the Father and the optional prayers.
8.
The next bead is the second
Our Father and begins the second mystery. Announce
and pray as you did throughout the first mystery.
Continue with the third, fourth, and fifth
Mysteries as above.
9.
End on the rosary center by saying the three closing
prayers on
Rosary Prayers (Hail, Holy Queen, etc.) and
finally the Sign of the Cross.
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