1. The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
2. Say the Apostles’ Creed
Hold the crucifix and recite:
I believe in God, the Father almighty…
3. Say the Our Father
On the first large bead, pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…
4. Say Three Hail Marys
On the next three small beads, say:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee…
(For an increase in faith, hope, and charity.)
5. Say the Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…
6. Announce the First Mystery and Say the Our Father
Before each decade, announce the Mystery and reflect on it.
Say the Our Father on the large bead.
7. Say Ten Hail Marys
On each of the ten small beads, say:
Hail Mary, full of grace…
While meditating on the Mystery.
8. Say the Glory Be
Glory be to the Father…
9. Say the Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
10. Repeat for the Remaining Mysteries
Repeat steps 6–9 for the next four decades, announcing and reflecting on each Mystery.
11. Say the Hail, Holy Queen
After completing the five decades, recite the Hail, Holy Queen prayer:
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
12. Closing Prayer
Let us pray.
O God, whose only-begotten Son,
by his life, death, and resurrection,
has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life,
grant, we beseech thee,
that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
we may imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise,
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
13. St. Michael Prayer
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
14. The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence
I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
15. Finish with the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Rosary Mysteries by Day:
- Monday & Saturday: Joyful Mysteries
- Tuesday & Friday: Sorrowful Mysteries
- Wednesday & Sunday: Glorious Mysteries
- Thursday: Luminous Mysteries