"For the Rosary to become more fully a 'compendium of the Gospel', it is fitting to add, following reflection on the Incarnation and the hidden life of Christ (the joyful mysteries) and before focusing on the sufferings of his Passion (the sorrowful mysteries) and the triumph of his Resurrection (the glorious mysteries), a meditation on certain particularly significant moments in his public ministry (the mysteries of light). This addition of these new mysteries, without prejudice to any essential aspect of the prayer's traditional format, is meant to give it fresh life and to enkindle renewed interest in the Rosary's place within Christian spirituality as a true doorway to the depths of the Heart of Christ, ocean of joy and of light, of suffering and of glory."

Pope John Paul II, the Angelus of October 16th, 2002

HOW TO PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY


(On the cross of the rosary we make the Sign of the Cross) In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(then we recite the Credo) I believe in God,...

(on the large bead, and the others throughout the Rosary, we recite the Our Father ) Our Father, who art in heaven,...

(on the next three small beads, and on each of the small beads of the decades of the Rosary, we recite the Hail Mary ) Hail Mary, full of grace,..... - (10x)

(after these first three Hail Mary's and at the end of each decade, we recite the Glory be to the Father) Glory be to the Father,...

(now and at the end of each decade we say) O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.

A Short Hymn

Be with us Mary; along the way.,
Guide every step we take,
Lead, us to Jesus; your loving Son.,
Come with us Mary Come.

Now we select the Mysteries of the Rosary we want to pray