Rosary of Our Lord

Rosary of Our Lord

This Rosary is composed of the Pater, said thirty-three times in remembrance of the thirty-three years He lived on earth, and of the Ave five times in honour of his five most holy wounds; of the two remaining beads one Ave is said before saying Pater noster thrice in conclusion.

Begin with an act of contrition: 
O MY GOD,  I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen. 

FIRST DECADE: THE Archangel Gabriel makes known to Mary the Incarnation of the Divine Word in her pure womb.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in honor of the Wound of the Right Hand... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. The SON of GOD made man is born of Mary the Virgin in a stable. 
2. The Angels rejoice and sing Gloria in excelsis Deo. 
3. The shepherds hear the Angels tidings, and come and adore Him. 
4. He is circumcised the eighth day, and called by the most holy Name of JESUS.  
5. Is adored by the Magi with offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 
6. Is presented in the Temple, and foretold to be the SAVIOUR of the world. .
7. Flees from the persecution of Herod, and is carried into Egypt. 
8. Herod finds him not, and murders the Innocents. 
9. He is carried back by Joseph and his Mother into Nazareth, his home. 
10. Disputes in the Temple with the doctors, being twelve years old. 

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

SECOND DECADE: JESUS is most obedient to the Blessed Virgin his Mother, and to St Joseph.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Left Hand... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. When thirty years old, He is baptized by John in the Jordan.
2. Fasts forty days in the desert, and overcomes the tempter.  
3. Practises and preaches his own holy law, whereby is life eternal.  
4. Calls his disciples, who forthwith leave all and follow Him. 
5. Works his first miracle of changing water into wine.  
6. Heals the sick, the lame to walk, gives hearing to the deaf, sight to the blind, life to the dead. 
7. Converts sinful men and women, and pardons their sins.  
8. Persecuted by the Jews even unto death, He chastises them not, but sweetly chides them. 
9. Is transfigured on Mount Thabor, in the presence of Peter, James and John.  
10. Enters triumphant into Jerusalem sitting on an ass’s colt, and drives the profaners from the Temple.

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

THIRD DECADE: JESUS takes leave of his most holy Mother before He goes to die for our salvation.  Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Right Foot... 

 Recite an Our Father after each Number (10 Our Fathers)...

1. Celebrates the last Paschal Supper, washes the Apostles feet.  
2. Institutes the most holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. 
3. Prays in the garden, sweats blood, and is comforted by an angel. 
4. Betrayed by Judas with a kiss, taken and bound by the officers as a great malefactor. 
5. Is falsely accused, is buffeted and spit upon, and shamefully used before four tribunals. 
6. Looks tenderly on Peter after he had thrice denied Him, and converts him; whilst Judas despairs, hangs himself, and is lost. 
7. Is cruelly scourged at the pillar, and receives innumerable blows. 
8. Is crowned with thorns, shown to the people, who cry, Crucify Him ! Crucify Him! 
9. Condemned to die, carries heavy cross with grievous pain upon his shoulders to Calvary.
10. Is crucified between two thieves, dies after three hours most painful agony, is wounded in the side with a lance, and is buried. 

Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

JESUS rises the third day, and visits first of all Mary his most holy Mother.  

Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Left Foot... 

Recite an Our Father after each Number (3 Our Fathers)...

1. Appears to the three Marys, and bids them tell the disciples they have seen Him risen. 
2. Appears to the disciples, shows them his most holy Wounds, makes Thomas touch them. 
3. The fortieth day after his resurrection, blesses most holy Mary his Mother and all his disciples; then ascends into heaven.  

Let us pray to the most holy Virgin to obtain for us also the blessing of her divine Son JESUS CHRIST, now and at the hour of our death. Ave Maria. Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

In Conclusion: 
Recite the Hail Mary Once in Honor of the Wound of the Sacred Side of our Lord and the Our Father three times to make up the thirty three years and then conclude with the Apostles Creed

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The Rosary of Saint Bridget

The Rosary of Saint Bridget

This Chaplet is said in honour of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy Mary lived on earth: it is composed of six divisions, each division consisting- of the Pater once, Ave ten times.  Thus in all the Pater will be said seven times, to mark the number of Seven Dolours and Seven Joys ; and the Ave sixty-three times, to make up the full number of sixty-three years. 

Begin with the Apostles Creed

The First Joy and Sorrow: The Annunciation and the Prophecy of Simeon.  Our Father Once 

in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Second Joy and Sorrow: The Nativity of Jesus and The Flight into Egypt.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Third Joy and Sorrow: The Adoration of the Magi and The loss of the child Jesus.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Fourth Joy and Sorrow: The Resurrection of Christ and Mary meets Jesus on the way to Calvary.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Fifth Joy and Sorrow: The Ascension of Christ to Heaven and Jesus dies on the cross.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Sixth Joy and Sorrow: The Pentecost or Descent of the Holy Spirit and Mary receives the body of Jesus in her arms.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

The Seventh Joy and Sorrow: The Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven and The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb.  Our Father Once in Honor of the First Joy and Sorrow of Mary and Ten Hail Marys in honor of the sixty-three years which, it is said, the most holy mother lived on earth. 

Conclude with: One Our Father and Three Hail Marys... 

The Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary are:

The Annunciation

The Nativity of Jesus

The Adoration of the Magi

The Resurrection of Christ

The Ascension of Christ to Heaven

The Pentecost or Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary

The Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven 

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary are:

The Prophecy of Simeon. (Luke 2:34-35) or the Circumcision of Christ

The Flight into Egypt. (Matthew 2:13)

The loss of the child Jesus in the Temple. (Luke 2:43-45)

Mary meets Jesus on the way to Calvary.

Jesus dies on the cross. (John 19:25)

Mary receives the body of Jesus in her arms. (Matthew 27:57-59)

The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb. (John 19:40-42)

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Sacred Heart Chaplet

Sacred Heart Chaplet

V/. O GOD, come to my assistance.

R/. O LORD, make haste to help me.

V/. Glory be to the Father...

R/. As it was in the Beginning...

I. MY most loving JESUS, when I ponder over thy most Sacred Heart, all tenderness and sweetness for sinners, then doth my heart rejoice, and I am filled with hope of thy kind welcome. But, ah me, my sins!  how many and how great! With Peter and with Magdalene, I bewail and abhor them, because they are an offence to Thee, my Sovereign Good. Oh, grant me pardon for them all. I pray thy Sacred Heart that I may rather die than offend Thee again, and may live only to love Thee. 

PATER once, Gloria five times, in honour of the Sacred Heart, then : Sweet Heart of my JESUS, Make me love Thee ever more and more,

II. MY JESUS, I bless thy most humble Heart; and I give thanks unto Thee, who in making It my model dost urge me with strong pleadings to imitate It, and also, at the cost of so many humiliations, dost vouchsafe thyself to point out and smooth for me the way to follow Thee. Fool and ungrateful that I am, how have I wandered far away from Thee! Pardon me, my JESUS! Take away from me all hateful pride and ambition, that with lowly heart I may follow Thee, my JESUS, amidst humiliations, and so gain peace and salvation. Strengthen me, Thou who canst, and I will ever bless thy Sacred Heart. 

PATER once, Gloria five times, in honour of the Sacred Heart, then : Sweet Heart of my JESUS, Make me love Thee ever more and more,

III. MY JESUS, I marvel at thy most patient Heart, and I give Thee thanks for all the wondrous examples of unwearied patience which Thou hast left us. It grieves me that these examples still have to reproach me for my excessive delicacy, shrinking from every little pain. Pour, then, into my heart, O dear JESUS, a fervent and constant love of suffering- and the cross, of mortification and of penance, that, following- Thee to Calvary, I may with Thee attain the joys of Paradise. 

PATER once, Gloria five times, in honour of the Sacred Heart, then : Sweet Heart of my JESUS, Make me love Thee ever more and more,

IV. DEAR JESUS, beside thy most gentle Heart I set my own, and shudder to see how unlike mine is to thine.  How am I wont to fret and grieve when a hint, a look, or a word thwarts me! Pardon all my violence, and give me for the future grace to imitate in every contradiction thy unalterable meekness, that so I may enjoy an everlasting holy peace. 

PATER once, Gloria five times, in honour of the Sacred Heart, then : Sweet Heart of my JESUS, Make me love Thee ever more and more,

V. LET us sing praise to JESUS for his generous Heart, Conqueror of death and hell; for well It merits every praise. Still more than ever confounded am I, looking upon my coward heart, which dreads even a rough word or injurious taunt. But it shall be so with me no more. My JESUS, I pray Thee for such strength that, fighting and conquering self on earth, I may one day rejoice triumphantly with Thee in heaven. 

PATER once, Gloria five times, in honour of the Sacred Heart, then : Sweet Heart of my JESUS, Make me love Thee ever more and more,

NOW let us turn to Mary, and dedicating ourselves yet more and more to her, and trusting in her Mother s heart, we say to her: By all the virtue of thy most sweet heart obtain for me, great Mother of GOD, our Mother Mary, a true and enduring devotion to the Sacred Heart of JESUS, thy Son, that, bound up in every thought and affection in union with his Heart, I may fulfil each duty of my state, serving JESUS ever more with readiness of heart, and specially this day.

V/. Heart of JESUS, burning with love or us,

R/.. Inflame our hearts with love of Thee.

Let us pray

LORD, we beseech Thee, let thy HOLY SPIRIT kindle in our hearts that fire of charity which our LORD JESUS CHRIST, thy SON, sent forth from his inmost Heart upon this earth, and willed that it should burn exceedingly. Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the same HOLY SPIRIT, GOD for ever and ever. Amen.

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The Chaplet of the Queen of Light

The Chaplet of the Queen of Light

The Chaplet of the Queen of Light consists of a Sacred Heart Medal and 18 beads that are divided in 3 sets of 6 beads each.

First Meditation

A thousand promises are not worth one small, meaningful prayer.  
Recite One Our Father and Five Hail Marys...

Second Meditation
My child, it is necessary to keep close to My Divine Son, especially in the Blessed Sacrament. Recite One Our Father and Five Hail Marys...

Third Meditation
I am the Mother of the hopeless; Mother of Sorrows. It is important for those that are suffering to come to me for consolation and for comfort.  
Recite One Our Father and Five Hail Marys...

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The Chaplet of the Two Hearts

The Chaplet of the Two Hearts

The Chaplet of the Two Hearts consists of the Two Hearts Medal and 20 beads. There are 5 sets of 4 beads.  Each set of 4 beads represents 1 "Our Father" and 3 "Hail Marys".  During each of the 5 sets of beads, you are required to meditate on one of the following spiritual themes:

1. In Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
2. In Honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
3. Meditating on the Passion of Our Lord.
4. Meditating on the Sorrows of Mary.
5. In Atonement to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

End with the prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary:
O United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, You are all grace, all mercy, all love.  Let my heart be joined to Yours, so that my every need is present in Your United Hearts.  Most especially, shed Your grace upon this particular need...  (State your need here.)

Help me to recognize and accept Your loving will in my life.  Holy and Sacred Wounds of the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, answer my prayer.  Amen

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The Chaplet of Conversion

The Chaplet of Conversion

(Using Regular Rosary Beads)

On the crucifix, recite the "Apostles Creed" for the unbelievers of the world.

On the first bead pray, the "Our Father" for the grace of conversion of the world.

On the second bead pray a "Hail Mary" to honour the Father for the exaltation of Mary, a mere creature, and for choosing to honour her with the title, "Queen of heaven and Mediatrix of all graces."

On the third bead pray the "Hail, Holy Queen"

On the medal, say the following prayer:
O Holy Mother, I join you at the foot of your Son's Cross to implore mercy and conversion for the souls of the world.  With you, I offer the Wounds of your Son, Jesus, to the Father, in atonement for the sins of the world past, present and to come."

On each of the small beads, say:
Through the Sorrowful, Bleeding, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and in union with the suffering of her Son, Jesus, on the Cross, I implore of the Father, the grace of the conversion for the world."

On each of the large beads, say: a "Hail Mary" in honour of Mary's Tears of Sorrow.

After the "Hail Mary" on each large bead, say:
Holy Mother Mary, Mediatrix of all graces, obtain for us from God, the conversion of the world.

Then say 3 "Glory Bes" in honour of the Blessed Trinity.
Conclude the Chaplet, say the prayer "Hail, Holy Queen".

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The Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness

The Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness

(Using Regulary Rosary Beads)

This chaplet was composed by Chorbishop Joseph Saidi of Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Father Saidi was the pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church from 1947 until his retirement in August 1977.

Begin by blessing yourself and kissing the Crucifix. Looking at the crucifix, say:
Lord Jesus, we believe in You as You are the Son of Mary and the Son of the Living God, Creator and Redeemer.  You came from heaven to earth to save all mankind.  You are the Savior of the World.  

You taught us to pray: 
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.  For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen

On all of the "Our Father" beads, instead of the "Our Father," say:
"Merciful Jesus, our Redeemer, You said, "ask and you shall receive."  We humbly ask You to hear our prayer, forgive us our sins and grant us Your peace and salvation.  We praise You now and forever."  Amen

On all of the "Hail Mary" beads, instead of the "Hail Mary," say:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us."

At the end of each decade say:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us."

Conclude with:
Most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us, for the forgiveness of our sins, peace and eternal salvation from your loving Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of the Living God, and we praise you, we bless His name now and forever."

Glory be to the Father...

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The Chaplet of Saint Patrick

The Chaplet of Saint Patrick

Said on the beads of St. Patrick, consisting of the medal of St. Patrick and twelve green beads.

On the medal of St. Patrick: Recite the Apostles' Creed. 

On each of the twelve green beads the following  is said: "Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Offer this prayer to complete the chaplet:

Through the intercession of St. Patrick, may God Almighty strengthen one's faith, and grant the grace of faith for others. Amen. (mention your request)

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The Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel

The Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel

This chaplet consists of twelve beads and a medal of St. Raphael. Three of the beads honor Mary, Queen of Angels, and the remaining nine beads honor the nine Angelic Choirs of Angels.

Begin the chaplet reciting the following on the medal of St. Raphael.
You are Raphael the Healer, You are Raphael the Guide, You are Raphael the Companion, Ever at Human Sorrow's side.

On the three small beads after the medal
say three Hail Mary's to Mary, Queen of Angels. 

On the nine beads say the following prayer
say a Hail Mary in honor of each of the nine Angelic Choirs of Angels: (Angels, Archangels, Principalities, Powers, Virtues, Dominions, Thrones, Cherubim and Seraphim)

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Your Glory. Glory be to the Father; Glory be to the Son; Glory be to the Holy Spirit.

Conclude the chaplet of St. Raphael with the following Aspiration: 

St. Raphael, Angel of health, of love, of joy and light, pray for us!

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The Chaplet of Saint Gabriel the Archangel

The Chaplet of Saint Gabriel the Archangel

The thirty three beads in three sets of eleven beads in honour of the years of our Saviour’s life.

On the first pendant bead say: Heavenly Father, through the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, may we honour the Incarnation of Your Divine Son.

On the second pendant bead say: Mother of our Saviour, may we strive always to imitate your holy virtues and respond to our Father saying:  ’Be it done to me according to Thy Word.’

On the third pendant bead say: Archangel Gabriel, we ask that you offer praise to our Father for the gift of His Son, praying, one day, by His grace, we may all be one.

On each bead in the  three sets of eleven say: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee: Blessed art Thou amongst women.

On the first single bead after the group of eleven honour the divinity of Christ saying: Behold, thou shalt conceive in Thy womb, and shalt bring forth a Son: and Thou shalt call His Name Jesus.

On the second single bead after the group of eleven honour the humanity of Christ saying: Behold, thou shalt conceive in Thy womb, and shalt bring forth a Son: and Thou shalt call His Name Jesus.

With Ecclesiastical Approval: Bernard, Cardinal Law, 22nd October 1992

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The Chaplet of Saint Maximilian Kolbe

The Chaplet of Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Said on the beads of St. Maximilian, consisting of the medal depicting St. Maximilian Kolbe and fifteen beads. The Kolbe chaplet is said by reciting the Memorare on the first bead after the medal. 

On the second set of fourteen beads, representing Kolbe's death on August 14, the Miraculous Medal Prayer adapted by St. Maximilian is recited. Kolbe always encouraged this prayer for the conversion and sanctification of others, beginning with oneself.

After each prayer, directly invoke St. Maximilian's intercession keeping in mind the particular intention or person you wish to remember.

Memorare

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, before Thee 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.

Miraculous Medal Prayer

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee, and for all those who do no have recourse to Thee, especially for the enemies of Holy Mother Church, and all those in most need of Thy mercy.

Invocation

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, You inflamed your priest and martyr, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, with love for the Immaculate Virgin and filled him with zeal for souls and love of neighbor. Through his prayers grant that we may work unreservedly for your glory in the service of men and thereby become like Christ your Son until death. Amen.

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The Chaplet of Saint Jude

The Chaplet of Saint Jude

O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly request your assistance. (mention request)  

Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked.  Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Mary's and three Glory Be to the Father.

Say for Nine consecutive day to be recited as a novena.  

It has never been known to fail.

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The Chaplet of Saint Dymphna

The Chaplet of Saint Dymphna

The chaplet in honor of St. Dymphna consists of seventeen beads, 15 for the fifteen years of her life and 2 for the intentions of the Holy Father.

The chaplet is available in red, white or green. Red is recited in honor of her martyrdom. White in honor of her virginity. Green for the hope of relief for emotional disorders. Intentions may be made at the beginning or end of the chaplet.

First bead
Recite the Our Father

Second bead
Offer a Hail Mary for the Holy Father's intentions.

Fifteen beads
Say a Glory Be to the Father on each bead in honor of the fifteen years of St. Dymphna's life.

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Chaplet of Saint Anthony

Chaplet of Saint Anthony

This chaplet is composed of 13 decades of 3 blue beads each. 

On the first bead of each decade is said 1 Our Father, on the second the Hail Mary, and on the third the Glory be.  At the end the Miraculous Responsory is recited.

The Miraculous Responsory (by St. Bonaventure)

If miracles thou vain would see;

Lo, error, death, calamity.

The leprous stain, the demon flies,

From beds of pain the sick arise.

The hungry seas forgo their prey,

The prisoner's cruel chains give way;

While palsied limbs and chattels lost

Both young and old recovered boast.

And perils perish, plenty's hoard,

Is heaped on hunger's famished board;

Let those relate who know it well,

Let Padua of her patron tell.

The hungry seas forgo their prey,

The prisoner's cruel chains give way;

While palsied limbs and chattels lost

Both young and old recovered boast.

Glory be the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

The hungry seas forgo their prey,

The prisoner's cruel chains give way;

While palsied limbs and chattels lost

Both young and old recovered boast.

V/. Pray for us, blessed Anthony,

R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray

O God, let the notive commemoration of Blessed Anthony, Thy confessor, be a source of joy in Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and may deserve to possess eternal joy.  Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Chaplet for the Reparation for Blasphemy Against the Blessed Mother

Chaplet for the Reparation for Blasphemy 

Against the Blessed Mother

(Use Ordinary Rosary Beads) 

Instead of the Creed and the Our Father Say:

Mary, my Immaculate Mother, I desire to offer thee reparation for the offenses which thy Immaculate Heart receives from the horrible blasphemies which are uttered against thee. I offer thee these praises to console thee for so many ungrateful children who do not love thee, and to console the Heart of thy Divine Son Who is so deeply offended by the insults offered to thee.

Receive, my Purest Mother, this little act of homage. Make me love thee more each day and look with pity on those blasphemers that they may not delay to cast themselves into thy maternal arms. Amen. 

At the beginning of each decade, on the large bead: 

Grant that I may praise thee, O Holy Virgin! 

Give me strength against thy enemies!

On the 10 small beads, pray:

1. Blessed be the Great Mother of God, Mary Most Holy! 

2. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception! 

3. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption! 

4. Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother! 

5. Blessed be her Immaculate Heart! 

6. Blessed be her Virginal Purity! 

7. Blessed be her Divine Maternity! 

8. Blessed be her Universal Mediation! 

9. Blessed be her Sorrows and her Tears! 

10. Blessed be the graces with which the Lord crowned her Queen of Heaven and Earth!

Say at the end of each decade on the large bead:

Glory be to Mary, Daughter of the Father!

Glory be to Mary, Mother of the Son!

Glory be to Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit!

End with this Final Prayer:

My Mother, I love thee for those who do not love thee; I praise thee for those who blaspheme thee; I surrender myself to thee for those who will not recognize thee as their Mother. (5 times)

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The Chaplet of Saint Gertrude the Great

The Chaplet of Saint Gertrude the Great

(said on ordinary Rosary beads)

Our Lord told St. Gertrude the Great that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners as well. Begin with the Apostles' Creed, one Our Father, three Hail Mary's and a Glory Be to the Father.

On each large beads: The Our Father 

On each small beads:

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen. 

At the end of each decade:

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, open the hearts and minds of sinners to the truth and light of God, the Father. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for the conversion of sinners and the world.

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.

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