How do you say the rosary?

How to Pray the Rosary
  1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. ...
  2. Holding the crucifix, pray the Apostles' Creed. ...
  3. On the first bead, pray an Our Father. ...
  4. On each of the next three beads, pray a Hail Mary. ...
  5. On the next bead, pray a Glory Be. ...
  6. Pray the first decade. ...
  7. Repeat this pattern for the remaining decades.
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What are the 5 mysteries of Rosary?

Since the Rosary has five decades, each of which corresponds to one mystery, there are five mysteries for each Rosary.
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  • The Agony of Christ in the Garden.
  • The Scourging at the Pillar.
  • The Crowning with Thorns.
  • The Carrying of the Cross.
  • The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord on the Cross.
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How do you pray the rosary step by step?

How to Pray the Rosary
  1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. ...
  2. Holding the crucifix, pray the Apostles' Creed. ...
  3. On the first bead, pray an Our Father. ...
  4. On each of the next three beads, pray a Hail Mary. ...
  5. On the next bead, pray a Glory Be. ...
  6. Pray the first decade. ...
  7. Repeat this pattern for the remaining decades.
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How long does it take to pray the rosary?

The Holy Rosary is a powerful and fruitful prayer. It normally takes around 15 - 20 minutes to pray the Rosary. However, if you are finding that it's a challenge to fit it into your day, a great way to get started is to pray a decade. A decade of the Rosary is one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and One Glory Be.
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How do you say the Rosary for dummies?

How to Pray the Rosary
  1. On the crucifix (cross), make the sign of the cross and then pray the Apostles' Creed. ...
  2. On the next large bead, say the Our Father. ...
  3. On the following three small beads, pray three Hail Marys. ...
  4. On the chain, pray The Glory Be. ...
  5. On the large bead, meditate on the first mystery and pray the Our Father.
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Virtual Rosary - The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays



What do you say before the Rosary?

VERSION 1: 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.
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What are the 4 mysteries of the Rosary in order?

There are three, or four, sets of Mysteries of the Rosary; the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and the new Luminous Mysteries introduced by John Paul II.
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How do you memorize the mysteries of the rosary?

The best way to think about the Mysteries as a pattern, with Sunday and the Glorious Mysteries in the center. Then on each side of the Sunday are the Joyful Mysteries. The next sides are the Sorrowful Mysteries. And the final sides to add are the Glorious Mystery on Wednesday and the Luminous Mystery on Thursday.
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Why do Catholics pray to Mary?

Catholics do not pray to Mary as if she were God. Prayer to Mary is memory of the great mysteries of our faith (Incarnation, Redemption through Christ in the rosary), praise to God for the wonderful things he has done in and through one of his creatures (Hail Mary) and intercession (second half of the Hail Mary).
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How do you pray for opening prayers?

As we open the Bible today we pray that we would hear your voice. We ask that your Holy Spirit would be at work, opening our ears to hear and our hearts to receive your word. May we be transformed into your likeness. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
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What is the creed prayer?

The 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried.
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What is the first mystery when praying the rosary?

FIRST JOYFUL MYSTERY: THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
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What is the final prayer of the rosary?

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. 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.
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What prayer is usually said on the large beads?

At each large bead we say the Lord's Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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What is a good prayer to say everyday?

Dear Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance and wisdom over my heart as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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What are the 3 main prayers?

The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration. These prayers will help you discover a way of life empowered with the presence of God.
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What is the most powerful Catholic prayer for healing?

Loving Father, touch me now with Your healing hands, for I believe that Your will is for me to be well in mind, body, soul and spirit. Cover me with the Most Precious Blood of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. Cast anything that should not be in me.
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What do you say when you pray?

Tip: You could say something like, "God, you are so mighty and strong!" or "Loving Father, you hold the world in your hands." Thank God for his goodness and mercy. God is merciful, loving, and generous. Take the time to include worship in every prayer.
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How do you end a prayer?

When saying amen at the end of a prayer, we are saying we agree with everything that was just said. Before we say amen at church or someone's house we should make sure we truly believe everything that is being said. We should listen carefully and pay attention so we can agree whole heartily at the end by saying amen.
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How do you address God in prayer?

Begin your prayer

Before you begin, find a quiet place where you feel comfortable. A good way to start is to address God by name. You can try “Dear God,” “Dear Heavenly Father,” “Our Father which art in heaven,” or simply “God.”
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How old was Mary when Jesus was born?

All About Mary

However, now we believe that Mary and Joseph were both in their teens when Jesus was born, around sixteen and eighteen respectively. This was the norm for Jewish newlyweds at that time.
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Why do Catholics believe in purgatory?

The Catholic Church holds that "all who die in God's grace and friendship but still imperfectly purified" undergo a process of purification, which the Church calls purgatory, "so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven".
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What did Jesus say to Mary when he was carrying the cross?

Jesus, therefore, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by, said to his mother: iWoman, behold thy son.; Then, he said to the disciple iBehold thy mother.; And from that hour the disciple took her to his own (home). This very well-known text is one of the most important Marian passages in Scripture.
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