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Novena for the Ministry of the Holy Rosary
All those called to the Ministry of the Holy Rosary are asked to begin the Novena with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and to receive our Lord Jesus through the Eucharist these nine days as often as possible. For those who are physically able, to fast from 9am to 3pm on Fridays.
The Joyous Mysteries
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and Mother to all who invoke thee, I humbly answer your call to the Ministry of the Holy Rosary. Please join your mother’s heart with mine and as I offer up my sacrificial prayers for all those who come upon this Holy Vessel of Prayer. May their eyes be open to the power of God’s love to save those in times of trouble. Amen
Creed, Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The First Joyous Mystery
The Annunciation
“And when the angel had come to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art though among women.” (Luke 1:28)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Humility and bring to remembrance God’s agape love and His great desire that all are saved and none should perish.
The Second Joyous Mystery
The Visitation
“Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice, ‘Blessed are you among woman and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’” (Luke 1:41-42)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Love for One’s Neighbor, by instilling acts of kindness.
The Third Joyous Mystery
The Birth of Jesus
“She gave birth to her first-born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged.”
(Luke 2:7)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Poverty , looking not to circumstances, but to God’s sovereign grace to provide all that we need for life’s journey.
The Fourth Joyous Mystery
The Presentation
“When the day came to purify them according to the Law of Moses, the couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so He could be presented to the Lord, for it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every first-born male shall be consecrated to the Lord.’”
(Luke 2:22-23)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Obedience, denouncing that which the world heralds as acceptable and standing firm to the tenets of our Holy Catholic faith.
The Fifth Joyous Mystery
Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple
“On the third day, they came upon Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.”
(Luke 2:46)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of The Joy in Finding Jesus, by helping others find Christ through our faithful witness.
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Blessed Mary, our Holy Mother of the World, I implore thee to take this Rosary into your hands and breathe your sweet breath upon each bead, fashion it into a vessel through which all those who come upon it may turn from sin, affirm their faith in Christ as our Sovereign Lord and Savior; and become vessels of God’s peace.
Hail Holy Queen
O God, whose only begotten son…
Prayer to St. Michael
Prayer to St. Dominic for the Ministry of the Holy Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and Mother to all who invoke thee, I humbly answer your call to the Ministry of the Holy Rosary. Please join your mother’s heart with mine and as I offer up my sacrificial prayers for all those who come upon this Holy Vessel of Prayer. May their eyes be open to the power of God’s love to save those in times of trouble. Amen
Creed, Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden
“In His anguish, He prayed with all the greater intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Then He rose from prayer and came to His disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted with grief.”
(Luke 22:44-45)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of the Sorrow for Sin, asking the Holy Spirit to call to mind our transgressions and to earnestly seek reconciliation.
The Second Sorrowful Mystery
The Scourging at the Pillar
“So, Pilate, anxious to placate the crowd, released Barabbas for them and, after having Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified.”
(Mark 15:15)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Purity, becoming vessels of God’s outpoured love to a suffering world through the gifts of our talents.
The Third Sorrowful Mystery
Crowning of the Thorns
“And they stripped him and put a scarlet cloak round him, and having twisted some thorns into a crown they put this on his head…”
(Matt.27:28-29)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Courage, emboldening us to remain steadfast in the tenets of our faith regardless of the cost the world exacts, the shame it inflicts, or the suffering it enlists.
The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
Carrying the Cross
“Carrying his own cross, he went out to the Place of the Skull, or as it is called in Hebrew, Golgotha where they crucified him…”
(John 19:1718)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Patience, that we may remain steadfast during times of crisis, filled with a new revelation of God’s infinite power to save.
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion
“It was now the sixth hour and the sun’s light faded, so that darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. The veil of the Sanctuary was torn right down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice saying, Father, unto you hands’ I command my spirit. With those words, he breathed his last.”
(Luke 23:44-46)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Perseverance, refusing to give into the temptations of doubt; remembering that He who has promised is faithful.
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Blessed Mary, our Holy Mother of the World, I implore thee to take this Rosary into your hands and breathe your sweet breath upon each bead, fashion it into a vessel through which all those who come upon it may turn from sin, affirm their faith in Christ as our Sovereign Lord and Savior; and become vessels of God’s peace.
Hail Holy Queen
O God, whose only begotten son…
Prayer to St. Michael
Prayer to St. Dominic for the Ministry of the Holy Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and Mother to all who invoke thee, I humbly answer your call to the Ministry of the Holy Rosary. Please join your mother’s heart with mine and as I offer up my sacrificial prayers for all those who come upon this Holy Vessel of Prayer. May their eyes be open to the power of God’s love to save those in times of trouble. Amen
Creed, Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The First Glorious Mystery
The Resurrection
‘There is no need to be amazed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified; He has risen, He is not here. See, here is the place where they laid Him.”
(Mark 16:6)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Faith, by the girding up our minds through the promises laid forth in God’s Word and the testimonies of the Saints.
The Second Glorious Mystery
The Ascension
“So, the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven; there at the right hand of God He took His place.”
(Mark 16:19)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Hope, instilling a new vision of peace for our homes, communities and the world.
The Third Glorious Mystery
Descent of the Holy Spirit
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak different languages as the Spirit gave the power to express themselves.”
(Acts 2:4)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Love of God, through the ministerial gift of the Holy Spirit in its fullness as promised by our Lord Jesus Christ for the propagation of our faith.
The Fourth Glorious Mystery
The Ascension
“Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus…and only after that shall we who remain alive be taken up in the clouds, together with them to meet the Lord in the air.”
(I Thessalonians 4: 14, 17)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Grace of a Happy Death as we near out final hours. Let Christ’s assurance flood our hearts, casting out all fear. For He who has conquered death has promised to return when our journey here on earth is ended and take us home to our Eternal rest.
The Fifth Glorious Mystery
The Coronation
“Now a great sign appeared in heaven; a woman, roved with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
(Revelation 12:1)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Trust in Mary’s Intercession. Mary’s maternal heart cannot be indifferent to the material and spiritual distress of her children, anymore that an earthly mother can ignore the petitions of her child. Through her obedience to God’s call, Mary has been afforded a special place in her Son’s heart. Therefore, let nothing disturb our peace, for He, who could not refuse her request here on earth, cannot refuse her requests presented in heaven.
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Blessed Mary, our Holy Mother of the World, I implore thee to take this Rosary into your hands and breathe your sweet breath upon each bead, fashion it into a vessel through which all those who come upon it may turn from sin, affirm their faith in Christ as our Sovereign Lord and Savior; and become vessels of God’s peace.
Hail Holy Queen
O God, whose only begotten son…
Prayer to St. Michael
Prayer to St. Dominic for the Ministry of the Holy Rosary
The Luminous Mysteries
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces and Mother to all who invoke thee, I humbly answer your call to the Ministry of the Holy Rosary. Please join your mother’s heart with mine and as I offer up my sacrificial prayers for all those who come upon this Holy Vessel of Prayer. May their eyes be open to the power of God’s love to save those in times of trouble. Amen
Creed, Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, Glory Be, Fatima Prayer
The First Luminous Mystery
Baptism of Jesus
“And when Jesus was baptized, he at once came up from the water, and suddenly the heavens opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on Him. And suddenly, there was a voice from heaven, “This is my Son, the Beloved, my favour rests on Him.”
(Matthew 3:16-17)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Openness to the Holy Spirit, encourage us to seek out the gifts bestowed by God which are inherent in all people, be revealed to us and empowered for service.
The Second Luminous Mystery
Wedding at Cana
“His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever He tells you’….Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water,’ and they filled them to the brim.”
(John 2:3-7)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of To Jesus Through Mary and inspire a new devotion for the reclamation of lost and troubled souls through the Ministry of the Holy Rosary for the glory of Mary’s beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
The Third Luminous Mystery
Proclaiming the Kingdom
“And preach as you go, saying, ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand’. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast our demons. You received without pay, give without pay.”
(Matthew 10:7-8)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery for Repentance and Trust in God inspire us to search our conscience, renounce sin and seek restoration through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Fourth Luminous Mystery
Transfiguration
“And it happened that when He was praying, the aspect of His face was changed and His clothing became sparkling white….And a voice came from the cloud saying, ‘This is my Son, the Chosen One. Listen to Him.”
(Luke 9: 30, 35)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray:
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of Acknowledgement of Christ’s Divinity as we hold steady to the power inherent in the Cross.
The Fifth Luminous Mystery
Institution of the Eucharist
“Then He took bread, and when he had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” He did the same with the cup after supper and said, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you.”
(Luke 22: 19-20)
I lift up the recipient of this Holy Vessel of Prayer that they may be attentive to God’s call, centered in God’s peace and dedicated to the teachings of the Gospel through the gifts of the Holy Spirit
We humbly pray
Our Father; 10 Hail Marys
Glory be to the Father
Fatima Prayer
May the gift of this Rosary instill the Fruit of the Mystery of the Adoration, by joining us as one with Christ, filled with forgiveness for those who have caused us harm and a heartfelt desire to help those most in need of God’s mercy.
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Blessed Mary, our Holy Mother of the World, I implore thee to take this Rosary into your hands and breathe your sweet breath upon each bead, fashion it into a vessel through which all those who come upon it may turn from sin, affirm their faith in Christ as our Sovereign Lord and Savior; and become vessels of God’s peace.
Hail Holy Queen
O God, whose only begotten son…
Prayer to St. Michael
Prayer to St. Dominic and the Ministry of the Holy Rosary
Prayers of the Rosary
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the 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 May; suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell’ the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, is 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.
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 forgiven 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 are 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.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, have mercy on us, 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.
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 to 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.
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 we who meditated on these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the blessed Virgin Mary, may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness 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 evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
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Recitation Recommended by Pope John Paul 11
Monday- Joyful
Tuesday- Sorrowful
Wednesday- Glorious
Thursday- Luminous
Friday- Sorrowful
Saturday- Joyful
Sunday- Glorious
