• The Glorious Mysteries

    Traditionally prayed on Wednesday and Saturday; and the Sundays from Easter until Advent. On the Crucifix of Rosary: On the Crucifix of Rosary: † In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.† In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Opening Prayers The Apostle’s Creed (Recite while holding the Crucifix) The Church is a mystery in as much as in her visible reality there is present and active a divine spiritual reality which can only be seen with the eyes of faith. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.And in…

  • The Sorrowful Mysteries

    Traditionally prayed on Tuesday and Friday. Also prayed daily from Lent to Easter Sunday. On the Crucifix of Rosary: On the Crucifix of Rosary: † In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.† In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Opening Prayers The Apostle’s Creed (Recite while holding the Crucifix) The Church is a mystery in as much as in her visible reality there is present and active a divine spiritual reality which can only be seen with the eyes of faith. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.And…

  • Additional Prayers For The Joyful Mysteries

    The Pearls of the Rosary Lead us to the Cross of the Rosary. Let us, like Virgin Mary, stay at the foot of the Cross. Prayers at the Crucifix Let us pray for our Holy Father – Pope Francis I , for his conversion and eternal soul. Let us pray for the Papal intentions: May the Lord preserve him and give him life and make him to be blessed upon the earth and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.May Thy hand be upon Thine holy servant and upon Thy son whom Thou hast anoited.Lord Jesus, shelter our Holy Father…

  • The Joyful Mysteries

    Traditionally prayed on Monday and Thursday. Also prayed daily from Epiphany to Lent – and Sundays during Advent. Addendum I. On the Crucifix of Rosary: † In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.† In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Opening Prayers The Apostle’s Creed (Recite while holding the Crucifix) The Church is a mystery in as much as in her visible reality there is present and active a divine spiritual reality which can only be seen with the eyes of faith. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and…

  • Additional Opening Prayers For The Joyful Mysteries

    Signum Crucis † In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. † In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Miraculous Medal Prayer Medal of Our Lady of Graces, The Raccolta, ed. 1910, #255 O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. O MARIA sine labe concépta, ora pro nobis, qui ad te confúgimus. The Intentions of the Rosary We pray for:For all Souls in Purgatory.For all Souls who have died during the pandemic.For all Souls who have died for our freedom. Requiem æternam dona eis…

  • Who Was Saint Sulpice The Pious?

    Saint Sulpice The Pious is a Roman Catholic saint. During his earthly sojourn he became known an extraordinary evangelist and spiritual teacher. His devoted his life to fostering faith, discipline, and structure in the church as well as relentless acts of service to the poor. His Feast Day is celebrated on January 17. Who was Saint Sulpice the Pious? He was born sometime in the latter half of the sixth century to an affluent noble family in the village of Vatan, located in the Center Region of the Val-de-Loire, France. In his early youth, he was an enthusiastic student of…

  • Exorcists on The Role of the Father

    Exorcists on the Role of the Father is an insightful article by Charles D. Fraune, author of ‘Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know.’ While researching his book, he collected data from some of the world’s leading exorcists, including Fr. Chad Ripperger, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, Fr. Gary Thomas and the late Fr. Gabriele Amorth. He has very kindly granted permission to republish a portion of the text below. A Note from the Author: This article is meant to highlight the role of the father in the family in order to help men understand and live this…

  • Saint Maximilian Kolbe on Medium

    Saint Maximilian Kolbe bore witness at Auschwitz through an act of mercy that lingers in the heart and mind but also the soul. Many lovers of the Holy Rosary use The Immaculata Prayer he wrote on a daily basis, so his living testimony is never far from us and serves to edify our relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. THE IMMACULATA PRAYER BY ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE Pray for us, O Holy Mother of Godthat we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth,I renew my consecration to you for this day and for always,so that you might use me…

  • What is the Monday Rosary?

    The Monday Rosary is a Christian meditation on the five Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Joyful Mysteries focus on the Immaculate Conception, the Incarnation, and the early life of Jesus Christ.  What are the Joyful Mysteries of the Monday Rosary? Each of the Joyful Mysteries is a passage of scripture from the New Testament. They are: The First Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary: The Annunciation. The Second Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary: The Visitation. The Third Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary: The Nativity of Jesus Christ. The Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary: The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The…