The Joyful Mysteries

  1. Make the Sign of the Cross.
  2. Holding the Crucifix, say the The Apostles' Creed.
  3. On the first bead, say the Our Father.
  4. Say one Hail Mary on each of the next three beads.
  5. Say the Glory Be (Doxology).
  6. The First Joyful Mystery is The Annunciation

    7. And coming in, he said to her, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." (Luke 2, 28-31)

  7. Say the Our Father.
  8. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
  9. After finishing each decade, say the Fatima Prayer.
  10. The Second Joyful Mystery is The Visitation

    11. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. And she cried out with a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" (Luke 1, 41-42)

  11. Say the Our Father.
  12. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
  13. After finishing each decade, say the Fatima Prayer.
  14. The Third Joyful Mystery is The Nativity

    15. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2, 7)

  15. Say the Our Father.
  16. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
  17. After finishing each decade, say the Fatima Prayer.
  18. The Fourth Joyful Mystery is The Presentation in the Temple

    19. And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "every firstborn male that opens the the womb shall be called holy to the Lord." (Luke 2, 22-23)

  19. Say the Our Father.
  20. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
  21. After finishing each decade, say the Fatima Prayer.
  22. The Fifth Joyful Mystery is The Finding in the Temple

    23. And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. (Luke 2, 49-51)

  23. Say the Our Father.
  24. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be.
  25. After finishing each decade, say the Fatima Prayer.
  26. After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina).
  27. Say the Prayer for Peace

    28. Mother Mary, through your intercession, we beg you. Please bring peace to our families, to our country and to the whole world.

  28. Say the The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    29. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Lord, Have Mercy on us Christ, Have Mercy on us Lord, Have Mercy on us Christ, Hear us Christ, Graciously hear us God The Father of Heaven, Have Mercy on us God The Son Redeemer of the World, Have Mercy on us God The Holy Spirit, Have Mercy on us Holy Trinity, One God, Have Mercy on us Holy Mary, Pray for us Holy Mother of God Pray for us Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us Mother of Christ, Pray for us Mother of divine grace, Pray for us Mother most pure, Pray for us Mother most chaste, Pray for us Mother inviolate, Pray for us Mother undefiled, Pray for us Mother immaculate, Pray for us Mother most amiable, Pray for us Mother most admirable, Pray for us Mother of good counsel, Pray for us Mother of our Creator, Pray for us Mother of our Savior, Pray for us Virgin most prudent, Pray for us Virgin most venerable, Pray for us Virgin most renowned, Pray for us Virgin most powerful, Pray for us Virgin most merciful, Pray for us Virgin most faithful, Pray for us Mirror of justice, Pray for us Seat of wisdom, Pray for us Cause of our joy, Pray for us Spiritual vessel, Pray for us Vessel of honor, Pray for us Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us Mystical rose, Pray for us Tower of David, Pray for us Tower of ivory, Pray for us House of gold, Pray for us Ark of the Covenant, Pray for us Gate of Heaven, Pray for us Morning star, Pray for us Health of the sick, Pray for us Refuge of sinners, Pray for us Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us Help of Christians, Pray for us Queen of angels, Pray for us Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us Queen of prophets, Pray for us Queen of apostles, Pray for us Queen of martyrs, Pray for us Queen of confessors, Pray for us Queen of virgins, Pray for us Queen of all saints, Pray for us Queen conceived without Original Sin, Pray for us Queen assumed into Heaven, Pray for us Queen of the most holy Rosary, Pray for us Queen of peace, Pray for us

    Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

  29. Say the following dialogue:
    • V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
    • R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
  30. Say the Concluding Prayer(s).

    31. Let us pray: O God, Whose Only Begotten Son, by His life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation, grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on 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. L. May the divine assistance remain always with us. R. Amen. L. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. L. May the blessing of the Almighty God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit descend upon us and remain with us always. R. Amen.

  31. A Consecration to the Holy Family may also follow
  32. Conclude the Rosary with the Sign of the Cross.