Common Prayers

The Sign of the Cross

† In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory Be

† 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 fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Apostles’ Creed

† I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead; on the third day He rose again. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From there He shall 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 life everlasting. Amen.

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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 vale of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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 You, that meditating on these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defense 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 Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

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 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.

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The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto)

The Joyful Mysteries

† 1 × The Sign of the Cross
† 1 × Hail Mary

Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of snow-white roses, to remind you of your joys. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a joyful mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.

† In the 27 days of petition pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I humbly implore you to receive my petition; from your bounty I rest assured that you will grant me the favour I so trustingly seek.

† In the 27 days of thanksgiving pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I kindly implore you to receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have granted me the favour I so trustingly sought.

† 1 × Apostles’ Creed, 1 × Our Father, 3 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be

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First Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to you with the news that you were to become the Mother of God. He greeted you with that sublime salutation, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee!” and you did humbly submit yourself to the will of the Father, responding: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word”, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Second Joyful Mystery – The Visitation

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Visitation, when, upon your visit to your holy cousin, Elizabeth, she greeted you with the prophetic utterance, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!” and you answered with that canticle of canticles, the Magnificat, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of charity towards my neighbour and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Third Joyful Mystery – The Nativity

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Nativity of Our Lord, when, your time being completed, you brought forth, O holy Virgin, the redeemer of the world in a stable at Bethlehem; whereupon choirs of angels filled the Heavens with their exultant song of praise – “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to men of goodwill”, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fourth Joyful Mystery – The Presentation

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Presentation, when, in obedience to the Law of Moses, you presented the Child in the temple, where the holy prophet Simeon, taking the Child in his arms, offered thanks to God for allowing him to look upon his Saviour, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fifth Joyful Mystery – The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple, when, having sought Him for three days, distressed and anxious at His absence, your heart was gladdened when you found Him in the temple speaking to the doctors; and upon your request, He obediently returned home, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of true wisdom and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

† 1 × The Concluding Prayers for all the Mysteries

 

The Sorrowful Mysteries

† 1 × The Sign of the Cross
† 1 × Hail Mary

Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of blood-red roses, in remembrance of the passion of your divine Son. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a sorrowful mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.

† In the 27 days of petition pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I humbly implore you to receive my petition; from your bounty I rest assured that you will grant me the favour I so trustingly seek.

† In the 27 days of thanksgiving pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I kindly implore you to receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have granted me the favour I so trustingly sought.

† 1 × Apostles’ Creed, 1 × Our Father, 3 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be

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First Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden

Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Agony of Our Lord in the Garden, when, in the grotto of the Garden of Olives, Jesus saw the sins of the world unfolded before Him by Satan, who sought to dissuade Him from the sacrifice He was about to make; when, His soul shrinking from the sight, and His precious blood flowing from every pore at the vision of the torture and death He was to undergo, your own sufferings, dear Mother, the future sufferings of His Church, and His own sufferings in the Blessed Sacrament, He cried in anguish, “Abba! Father! If it be possible, let this chalice pass from Me!”; but, immediately resigning Himself to His Father’s will, He prayed, “Not as I will, but as Thou wilt!”, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of uniformity with the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Second Sorrowful Mystery – The Scourging at the Pillar

Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Scourging of Our Lord when, at Pilate’s command, your divine Son, stripped and bound to a pillar, was lacerated from head to foot with cruel scourges and His flesh torn away until His mortified body could bear no more, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of mortifying my senses and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Third Sorrowful Mystery – The Crowning With Thorns

Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crowning of Our Lord with thorns, when, the soldiers, binding about His head a crown of sharp thorns, showered blows upon it, driving the thorns deeply into His head; then, in mock adoration, knelt before Him, crying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of courage in tough trials and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – The Carrying of the Cross

Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, when, with the heavy wood of the Cross upon His shoulders, your divine Son was dragged, weak and suffering, yet patient, through the streets, amidst the revilements of the people, to Calvary; falling often, but urged along by the cruel blows of His executioners, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of patience in adversity and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion

Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crucifixion, when, your divine Son was nailed to the cross, upon which He died after three hours of indescribable agony, during which time He begged His Father forgiveness of His enemies, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of forgiveness and lay this bouquet at your feet.

† 1 × The Concluding Prayers for all the Mysteries

The Glorious Mysteries

† 1 × The Sign of the Cross
† 1 × Hail Mary

Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of royal-purple roses, to remind you of your glories. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a glorious mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.

† In the 27 days of petition pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I humbly implore you to receive my petition; from your bounty I rest assured that you will grant me the favour I so trustingly seek.

† In the 27 days of thanksgiving pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I kindly implore you to receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have granted me the favour I so trustingly sought.

† 1 × Apostles’ Creed, 1 × Our Father, 3 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be

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First Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection

Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead, when, on the morning of the third day after His death and burial, He arose from the dead and appeared to you, dear Mother, and filled your heart with unspeakable joy; then appeared to the holy women and to His disciples, who adored Him as their risen God, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of faith and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Second Glorious Mystery – The Ascension

Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Ascension, when your divine Son, after forty days on Earth, went to Mount Olivet accompanied by His disciples, where they adored Him for the last time, after which He promised to remain with them until the end of the world; then, extending His pierced hands over them in a last blessing, He ascended into heaven, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of desire for Heaven and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Third Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit

Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, when, the Apostles being assembled in a house in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of fiery tongues, inflaming the hearts of the Apostles with the fire of divine love, teaching them all truths and giving to them the gift of tongues, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of receiving the Holy Spirit and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fourth Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Into Heaven

Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Assumption into Heaven, when, consumed with the desire to be united with your divine Son, your soul departed from your body and united itself to Him, Who, out of the excessive love He bore for you, His Mother, whose virginal body was His first tabernacle, took that body into Heaven and there, amidst the acclaims of the angels and saints, fused into it your soul, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of true devotion to you, dear Mother, and lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fifth Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother Mary

Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Coronation in Heaven, when, upon being taken up, you were triply crowned as the August Queen of Heaven by God the Father as His beloved daughter, by God the Son as His dearest mother, and by God the Holy Spirit as His chosen spouse; the most perfect adorer of the Blessed Trinity, pleading our cause as our most powerful and merciful mother, through you, I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of trust in your intercession and lay this bouquet at your feet.

† 1 × The Concluding Prayers for all the Mysteries

The Luminous Mysteries

† 1 × The Sign of the Cross
† 1 × Hail Mary

Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of bright-yellow roses, to remind you of the ministry of your Son. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a luminous mystery, with my petition for a particular grace.

† In the 27 days of petition pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I humbly implore you to receive my petition; from your bounty I rest assured that you will grant me the favour I so trustingly seek.

† In the 27 days of thanksgiving pray: O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and mother of all who invoke your holy name. Do not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you graciously receive my gift, I kindly implore you to receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have granted me the favour I so trustingly sought.

† 1 × Apostles’ Creed, 1 × Our Father, 3 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be

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First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River

Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, when your Son, as an example to all, insisted on being baptised by His cousin John and the sky opened and the Holy Spirit came down to Him like a dove and a voice from Heaven said, “You are my own dear Son in whom I am well pleased,” I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these bright-yellow roses with a petition for the grace of openness to the Holy Spirit and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Second Luminous Mystery – The Wedding of Cana

Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the First Miracle of Jesus at the Wedding Feast at Cana, when at your urging, your Son performed the first of His many miracles by helping a couple celebrate their marriage, by changing water into wine of such quality that the chief steward upbraided the host by saying, “Usually people serve the best wine first and save the cheaper wine for last, but you have saved the choice wine for last,” I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these bright-yellow roses with a petition for the grace of manifestation through faith and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Third Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, when your Son revealed that the reign of God has already begun “within us” and we are called to conversion and forgiveness, praying “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven,” I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these bright-yellow roses with a petition for the grace of trust in God and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration

Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Transfiguration, when your Son revealed His glory to His three disciples, appearing on a mountain with Moses and Elijah, His face shining like the sun and a voice from Heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved Son...Listen to Him,” I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these bright-yellow roses with a petition for the grace of desire for holiness and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

Fifth Luminous Mystery – Institution of the Eucharist

Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Institution of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, when on the day before He died your Son celebrated the Passover with His disciples and took bread and gave it to them saying, “Take and eat; this is My body,” and when dinner was finished He took a cup of wine and shared it with them saying, “Take and drink; this is My blood, which will be given up for you; do this in memory of Me,” I humbly pray...

† 1 × Our Father, 10 × Hail Marys, 1 × Glory Be, 1 × Fatima Prayer

Then say: I bind these bright-yellow roses with a petition for the grace of adoration of the Eucharist and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.

† 1 × The Concluding Prayers for all the Mysteries

The Concluding Prayers for All the Mysteries

Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, really present in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar, since I cannot now receive you under the Sacramental Veil, I beseech you, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the immaculate heart of Your most Holy Mother, and abide with me forever.

† In the 27 days of petition pray: Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow. O my Mother! Look with favour upon my gift, and in your love obtain for me (specify request here).

† In the 27 days of thanksgiving pray: Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request here).

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After you have said the above, conclude with the following:

† 1 × Hail Mary
† 1 × Hail Holy Queen
† 1 × Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
† 1 × Memorare
† 1 × The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
† 1 × Sign of the Cross

In Petition

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In Thanksgiving

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