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The Rosary.

A cheat sheet for the Rosary.

Prayers

The 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 Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence 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.

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 amongst women, 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.

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.

O my Jesus

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

Mysteries

Joyful Mysteries (Monday, Saturday)

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1. The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)

Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel who tells her she is to be the mother of God. Gabriel calls her "full of grace" and Mary declares to be the handmaid of the Lord.

2. The Visitation (Luke 1:39-56)

Mary visits Elizabeth, whose baby leaps in joy in her womb when Mary approaches. Elizabeth exclaims "Blessed are you amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?". Mary says "My soul magnifies the Lord."

3. The Nativity (Luke 2:1-20)

A multitude of angels visit some shepherds and tell them that the Lord has been born. The shepherds visit the Holy Family and reveal the angels visit to them.

4. The Presentation (Luke 2:22-40)

Simeon, who had received revelation from the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah, heads to the temple where Jesus is to be presented to the Lord. He reveals that Jesus will be "a light for revelation to the Gentiles".

5. The Finding in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

Mary and Joseph lose Jesus who stays behind in Jerusalem after a customary visit. They return to find him sitting in a temple among wise men asking them questions. The men are amazed at Jesus' understanding. Jesus returns with Mary and Joseph and he "increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man."

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday, Friday)

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1. The Agony in the Garden (Luke 22:39-46)

Jesus prays in the garden after telling His disciples to "Pray that you may not enter into temptation." He prays to God the Father to "remove this chalice from me; nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done." An angel appears and strengthens Him, when He returns to find the disciples asleep, he says to them "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

2. The Scourging at the Pillar (John 19:1)

Jesus is scourged at the pillar, where Roman soldiers torture Him with brutal weapons.

3. The Crowning with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31)

The Roman soldiers mock Jesus by dressing Him in a scarlet robe and crowning him with a crown of thorns. They kneel to Him mockingly and say "Hail, King of the Jews!". They spat upon Him and struck him in the head, after mocking Him they strip him again and lead him away to be crucified.

4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:16-17)

Jesus bears His own cross to the place called "the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Golgotha".

5. The Crucifixion (Luke 23:33-46)

Jesus is crucified before many witnesses and hung between two thieves. Jesus prays for his murderers, saying "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." One thief tells Jesus to save them if he is the Christ, the other thief scolds the first and says that they hang there justly, but Jesus hangs there unjustified. Jesus tells the second thief that he will be with Him in paradise today. As He takes His final breath, Jesus cries with a loud voice: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!"

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday, Sunday)

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  1. The Resurrection (John 20:1-18)
  2. The Ascension (Luke 24:50-53)
  3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
  4. The Assumption of Mary
  5. The Coronation of Mary

Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

1. The Baptism in the Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17)

Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist, the Spirit of God descends like a dove frome heaven and a voice from heaven says "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

2. The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Mary intercedes on behalf of the steward of the feast and Jesus turns water into wine, this was the first sign Jesus did.

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15)

John the Baptist is arrested, Jesus comes to Galilee, preaches the gospel of God and says "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."

4. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8)

Jesus takes Peter, James and John his brother up on a high mountain. Jesus is transfigured, his face "shone like the sun" and his garments "became white as light". Moses and Elijah appear and talk with Jesus. Suddenly a bright cloud appears and says "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."

5. The Institution of the Eucharist (Matthew 26:26-28)

At the last supper, Jesus takes bread, blesses it and breaks it saying "Take, eat; this is my body." And he takes a chalice of wine and says "Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."