Praying the Rosary The Catholic Rosary, A devotion dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God. (CCC 971) The Rosary consists of twenty decades. Each decade focuses upon a particular mystery in the life of Christ and his Blessed Mother. It is customary to say five decades at a time, while meditating upon one set of mysteries. The Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday) I. The Annunciation II. The Visitation III. The Birth of our Lord IV. The Presentation of our Lord V. The Finding of our Lord in the Temple The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays) I. The Agony in the Garden II. The Scourging at the Pillar III. The Crowning with Thorns IV. The Carrying of the Cross V. The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Saturday) I. The Resurrection II. The Ascension III. The Descent of the Holy Spirit IV. The Assumption of our Blessed Mother into Heaven V. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth The Mysteries of light (Thursday) 1. Christs baptism in the Jordan 2. Christs self-revelation at the marriage at Cana 3. Christs proclamation of the kingdom of God with his call to conversion 4. Christs transfiguration 5. Christs institution of the Eucharist 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 who have most need of thy mercy. Amen Hail Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our light, 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, 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. Amen.
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