Rosary About the Rosary
The word Rosary means 'Crown of Roses'. Our Lady has revealed to several people that each time they say a Hail Mary they are giving her a beautiful rose and that each complete Rosary makes her a crown of roses. The rose is the queen of flowers, and so the Rosary is the rose of all devotions and it is therefore the most important one. The Holy Rosary is considered a perfect prayer because within it lies the awesome story of our salvation. With the Rosary in fact we meditate the mysteries of joy, of sorrow and the glory of Jesus and Mary. It's a simple prayer, humble so much like Mary.
As you pray the Rosary
Before you start, speak and pray some intentions for your Rosary.
The rosary is a prayer filled with story. As you pray, imagine the story of the decade and imagine how the decade is lived out in your own life.
Do not simply recite words for each prayer; focus on what you are saying and what your intentions are for.
 Joyful Mysteries (Monday and Saturday)
1st - The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary. Luke 1:26-38
2nd - The visitation of Mary to Saint Elizabeth Luke 1:39-49
3rd - The nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem Luke 2:6-12
4th - The presentation of Jesus to the Temple Luke 2:22-35
5th - The finding of Jesus in the Temple Luke 2,41-51
 Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday and Friday)
1st - The Agony of Jesus in the garden Mat 26:36-39
2nd -The scourging of Jesus at the pillar John 19:1
3rd - The Crowning with Thorns Mark 15:16-20
4th - The Carrying of the Cross Luke 23:26-32
5th - The crucifixion and death of Jesus John 19:25-27
 Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday and Sunday)
1st - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Mat 28:1-6
2nd - The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven Luke 24:36-51
3rd - The Descent of the Holy Spirit Act 2:1-4
4th - The Assumption of Mary into Heaven Revelations 12:1
5th - The Coronation of Mary in Heaven as Queen Revelations 12:1
 Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
1st - The Baptism of Jesus Mat 3:13-17
2nd - The wedding of Cana John 2:1-12
3rd - The proclamation of the Kingdom of God Mark 2:3-13
4th - The Transfiguration Luke 9:28-35
5th - The institution of the Eucharist Mark 14,22-25
 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; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and seated 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”
The 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”.
The 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”.
Glory Be to the Father: “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, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy”.
The Hail, Holy Queen: “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”. 
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