Pray the Rosary w/ Medium Meditations
Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays / Sundays of Advent / Christmas Day
Start the Rosary by making the sign of the Cross
Apostle’s 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 is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty. He will come again in glory 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.”
1 Our Father
3 Hail Mary’s for faith/hope/charity
1 Glory Be
1st Joyful Mystery
Annunciation
Pray for humility
Pray 1 Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Mary’s, 2 Hail Mary’s per Meditation
- The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town named Nazareth. The angel appeared to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph.
2. The angel announced: “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you. You will bear a son and you shall name him Jesus.
3. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.” Mary said: “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?”
4. The Angel said: “Nothing is impossible for God.” Mary said: “Behold the handmaiden of the Lord.”
5. “May it be done unto me according to thy word.” At Mary’s “Yes” the Word was made flesh.
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, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
2nd Joyful Mystery
Visitation
Pray for charity
Pray 1 Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Mary’s, 2 Hail Mary’s per Meditation
- Mary traveled to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was with child in her sixth month. Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting and the infant leaped in her womb.
2. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice: “Blessed are you among women.
3. And blessed is the fruit of your womb. How do I deserve the mother of my Lord to come to me?”
4. Mary voiced her Magnificat: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
5. My spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He is mighty and has done great things for me.”
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, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
3rd Joyful Mystery
Nativity
Pray for detachment
Pray 1 Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Mary’s, 2 Hail Mary’s per Meditation
- Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census. The time was drawing near for the birth of the Messiah.
2. The Savior of the world was born in a stable. Mary wraps her new born Son in swaddling clothes.
3. Angels of the Lord appeared to the shepherds and said: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.
4. A savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord. You will find an infant lying in a manger.”
5. The shepherds went with great joy to adore the newborn Savior. Kings brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
4th Joyful Mystery
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Pray for purity
Pray 1 Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Mary’s, 2 Hail Mary’s per Meditation
- Jesus is presented to the Lord in the temple. In the Jerusalem there was a righteous man named Simeon.
2. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel. Simeon took the Christ child into his arms and said:
3. “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation.”
4. Simeon said to Mary: “This child is a sign that will be contradicted. You yourself a sword shall pierce.”
5. So that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” The child grew and God’s grace was with Him.”
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, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
5th Joyful Mystery
Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Pray for obedience
Pray 1 Our Father
Pray 10 Hail Mary’s, 2 Hail Mary’s per Meditation
- When Jesus was 12 years old the Holy Family traveled to Jerusalem. They went to celebrate the Passover Feast.
2. On their way back Jesus was discovered missing, so Mary and Joseph promptly returned to Jerusalem.
3. Mary and Joseph searched for three days. After their terrifying search they found Jesus in the midst of the teachers.
4. The teachers were amazed at the young boys wisdom. Mary asked: “Son, why have you done this to us. “
5. Jesus explained: “I must be about my Father’s business.” Mary pondered all these things in her heart.
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, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
Closing Prayers
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our Life, our Sweetness, and our hope. To thee we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale 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. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left un-aided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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