On the Crucifix is said the :

Apostles Creed:
Leader:* 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 to the dead, and on the 3rd day He rose again from the dead.

All: 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

On the chain between the Crucifix and the first bead we mention the intention:
For an increase in Faith, Hope and Charity.

On the First bead we say the: Our Father:
Leader: Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

All: 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

On the next 3 beads we say a Hail Mary on each one:
Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

On the chain right after the 3rd Hail Mary bead, we say the:
Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
All: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. Amen.

Followed by the Fatima Prayer:
Leader: Oh my Jesus,
All: forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.

Next we mention the First Mystery for that day according to the schedule below**.
We start out the first decade with the Our Father on the larger separate beads, followed by 10 Hail Mary's, one each on the following 10 beads. At the chain at the end of the bead we repeat the Glory be, and the Fatima prayer.

We repeat this process for the 2nd Mystery, then the 3rd, 4th and 5th.

At the conclusion of the mysteries some or all of the following prayers are said.
An Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be, for the intentions, safety and health of our Holy Father.

On the Medal it is commonly said:
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 upon 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. Oh clement, oh loving, oh sweet Virgin Mary, pray for us oh Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Then the St. Michael Prayer:
All: St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in this day of battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Rebuke the devil Oh God, we humbly beseech Thee, and do thou Oh Prince of the Heavenly hosts, by the Power of God, cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Optional Prayers:

Leader: Remember Oh 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 unaided. Inspired by this confidence we fly unto you, O Virgin of Virgins, Our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen

Rosary Prayer
Leader: Let us pray,
All: 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 by meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what thy contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

* If the Rosary is being said individually then combine the "Leader" and "All" parts and say them.

** The Joyful Mysteries are said on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays from the beginning of Advent to the end of the 12th Day of Christmas.

** The Sorrowful Mysteries are said on Tuesdays, Fridays, and the Sundays in Lent.

** The Glorious Mysteries are said on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays not covered above.

 

 

 

 


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