THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(Wednesdays and Sundays)
The Glorious Mysteries reveal the mediation of the great Virgin, still more abundant in fruitfulness.
She rejoices in heart over the glory of her Son triumphant over death, and follows Him with a mother's love in His Ascension to His eternal kingdom; but, though worthy of Heaven, she abides a while on earth, so that the infant Church may be directed and comforted by her "who penetrated, beyond all belief, into the deep secrets of Divine wisdom" (St. Bernard).
The sign of the Cross:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died,
and was buried.
He descended into Hell;
the third day He rose again
from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God,
the Father almighty;
from thence He shall come
to judge the living and the dead.
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.
Then say
1 Our Father,
Our Father,
Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
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.
Hail Marys - three times
(for the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity)
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.
Amen.
1 Glory Be
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.
Amen.
1. The Resurrection
Matthew 28 1-10
Our Father
1 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
Hail Mary
2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
Hail Mary
3 His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
Hail Mary
4 The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.
Hail Mary
5 Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.
Hail Mary
6 He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
Hail Mary
7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you."
Hail Mary
8 Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples.
Hail Mary
9 And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.
Hail Mary
10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
Hail Mary
Glory Be to the Father
After each decade the Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII).
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
2. The Ascension
Mark 16:11-20
Our Father
11 When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
Hail Mary
12 After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country.
Hail Mary
13 They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either.
Hail Mary
14 (But) later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised.
Hail Mary
15 He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.
Hail Mary
16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Hail Mary
17 These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages.
Hail Mary
18 They will pick up serpents (with their hands), and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Hail Mary
19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.
Hail Mary
20 But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.)
Hail Mary
Glory Be to the Father
After each decade the Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII).
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:1-6,13-16,32
Our Father
1 And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place:
Hail Mary
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Hail Mary
3 And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them:
Hail Mary
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
Hail Mary
5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue.
Hail Mary
13 But others mocking, said: These men are full of new wine.
Hail Mary
14 But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you, and with your ears receive my words.
Hail Mary
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day:
Hail Mary
16 But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel:
17 And it shall come to pass, in the last days, (saith the Lord,) I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
Hail Mary
32 This Jesus hath God raised again, whereof all we are witnesses.
Hail Mary
Glory Be to the Father
After each decade the Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII).
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
4. The Assumption
Our Father
“You will not suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.” Ps. 16:10
Hail Mary
You are the glory of Jerusalem. You are the splendid boast of our people.” Jud. 15:9
Hail Mary
“Arise, My beloved, My beautiful one, and come.” S. of S. 2:10
Hail Mary
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. (Lk 1:46-48)
Hail Mary
“Blessed are you, daughter… above all women on earth.” Jud. 13:18
Hail Mary
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” Lk. 1:28
Hail Mary
If we are likened to Christ in His death, so shall we be in His resurrection. Rom. 6:5
Hail Mary
“I shall return to take you with Me.” Jn. 14:3
Hail Mary
“In the highest heavens did I dwell, my throne on a pillar of cloud” Sir. 24:4
Hail Mary
“A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun.” Apoc. 12:1
Hail Mary
Glory Be to the Father
After each decade the Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII).
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
5. The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven
Our Father
“The Queen takes her place at Your right hand.” Ps. 45: 10
Hail Mary
“The moon was under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” Apoc. 12:1
Hail Mary
“He who finds Me finds life.” Prov. 8:35
Hail Mary
“I am the mother of pure love” Sir. 24:24
Hail Mary
“I am the mother of knowledge.” Sir. 24:24
Hail Mary
“I am the mother of hope.” Sir. 24:24
Hail Mary
“Those who seek Me find Me.” Prov. 8:17
Hail Mary
“He who serves Me will never fail.” Sir. 24:21
Hail Mary
“He who finds Me finds life.” Prov. 8:35
Hail Mary
Mary is Queen Mother of Him who “shall reign in the house of Jacob forever.” Lk. 1:32
Hail Mary
Glory Be to the Father
After each decade the Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII).
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Concluding Prayers
Salve Regina
(Hail Holy Queen)
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 up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
(Verse)
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
(Response)
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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, that we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Prayer to St Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God restrain him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust satan down to hell and with him all wicked spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
May the Divine Assistance
always remain with us
and may the souls
of the faithful departed,
Through the mercy of God
rest in Peace.
Amen
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.