Prayer

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The Holy Rosary

How to Pray the Rosary

1

Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles' Creed

2

Pray the Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

3

Announce the first mystery, pray Our Father

4

Pray 10 Hail Marys while meditating on the mystery

5

Pray Glory Be and Fatima Prayer. Repeat for 5 decades

Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)

  1. The Annunciation
  2. The Visitation
  3. The Nativity
  4. The Presentation
  5. Finding in the Temple

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)

  1. The Agony in the Garden
  2. The Scourging
  3. The Crowning with Thorns
  4. Carrying of the Cross
  5. The Crucifixion

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)

  1. The Resurrection
  2. The Ascension
  3. Descent of the Holy Spirit
  4. Assumption of Mary
  5. Coronation of Mary

Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

  1. Baptism of Jesus
  2. Wedding at Cana
  3. Proclamation of the Kingdom
  4. Transfiguration
  5. Institution of the Eucharist

Stations of the Cross

1st Station - Jesus Condemned
1. Jesus is Condemned to Death
2nd Station - Jesus Carries Cross
2. Jesus Carries His Cross
3rd Station - Jesus Falls First Time
3. Jesus Falls the First Time
4th Station - Jesus Meets Mary
4. Jesus Meets His Mother
5th Station - Simon Helps Jesus
5. Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus
6th Station - Veronica Wipes Face
6. Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face
7th Station - Jesus Falls Second Time
7. Jesus Falls the Second Time
8th Station - Jesus Meets Women
8. Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
9th Station - Jesus Falls Third Time
9. Jesus Falls the Third Time
10th Station - Jesus Stripped
10. Jesus is Stripped of His Garments
11th Station - Jesus Nailed
11. Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
12th Station - Jesus Dies
12. Jesus Dies on the Cross
13th Station - Jesus Removed
13. Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
14th Station - Jesus Laid in Tomb
14. Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

Popular Prayers

Novena Prayers

St. Michael Novena

Prayer: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

9 days for protection

Divine Mercy Novena

Prayer: Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will glorify My thirst for the salvation of every soul.

9 days starting Good Friday

Immaculate Heart Novena

Prayer: O Mary, Immaculate Heart, full of goodness, show the mercy of your son to us. Receive our supplications and set free from the bonds of sin and temptation all who trust in your maternal heart.

9 days for purity of heart

St. Anthony of Padua Novena

Prayer: O Holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy to be blessed with the Gift of Miracles. From your place in heaven, you look upon the faithful who gather to honor you and invoke your help. I fly to you for aid; I beg your help in obtaining the favour I need:

(State your intention here)

Glorious Saint Anthony, I am confident that my prayer will be heard, for you have proven your power as an intercessor before God. I praise God for the blessings He has given through you and I trust in your loving kindness. Amen.

9 days for finding lost things or lost faith