The Holy Rosary

Meditative prayer through the mysteries of Christ's life

Prayer Mode

Remembrance and thanksgiving only; no direct invocation of saints.

Today's Mystery: Glorious

Traditional weekly schedule for the Rosary mysteries

Mon/Sat: Joyful
Tue/Fri: Sorrowful
Wed/Sun: Glorious
Thursday: Luminous

glorious Mysteries - Interactive Rosary

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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How to Pray the Rosary

1

Opening Prayers

Sign of the Cross, Apostles' Creed, Our Father, three Hail Marys, and Glory Be.

2

The Five Decades

For each mystery: announce it, meditate on it, pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, Glory Be, and Fatima Prayer.

3

Concluding Prayers

Concluding prayers appropriate to your chosen mode.

4

Optional Prayers

Litany of Loreto (Intercessory) or Psalm 103 (Remembrance) for extended devotion.

Getting a Rosary

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Prayer Differences by Mode

Remembrance Mode

  • • Sign of the Cross and Apostles' Creed
  • • Biblical Hail Mary (no intercession)
  • • Christ-centered Fatima Prayer
  • • Thanksgiving prayer
  • • Optional Psalm 103

Intercessory Mode

  • • Sign of the Cross to begin
  • • Full Hail Mary with "pray for us"
  • • Traditional Fatima Prayer
  • • Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
  • • Optional Litany of Loreto

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