The Rosary
The Joyful Mysteries I The Annunciation
Mary said to the Angel: 'I am the servant of the Lord.' In the Eucharist
Jesus showed himself as the True Bread come down from Heaven. Let us pray
that we may always remain faithful to our vocation.
II THE Visitation
Mary exclaimed: 'My soul rejoices in the Lord. He has looked on his lowly
servant.' In the Eucharist, Jesus fulfils his promise to be with us always,
until the end of time. Let us pray in thanksgiving for the wonderful things
God has accomplished in each of us.
III The Birth of Jesus at Bethlehem
After the birth of Jesus we are told in the Gospels that Mary pondered all
these things in her heart. In the Eucharist, Jesus fulfils his promise to
give us life in abundance. Let us pray that we may always meditate on the
Word of God and the Mystery of his Love.
IV The Presentation at the Temple
Simeon said to Mary: 'A sword of sorrow will pierce your heart.' In the
Eucharist Jesus fulfils his promise to lead us to the Father. Let us pray
for the grace to bear witness to Christ at all times, in spite of
persecution.
V The Finding in the Temple
Jesus said to his parents: 'Did you not know that I must be about my
Father's affairs.' They did not understand what he was saying. Mary,
however, treasured all these words in her heart. In the Eucharist Jesus
fulfils his promise to be for ever our light and our food for the journey.
Let us pray for awareness of God and of his love in all our trials.
Let us pray
Lord our God, you were pleased to bring joy to the world
through the incarnation of your Son. Grant that we who honour his mother,
the cause of our joy, may always walk in the way of your commandments with
our hearts set on true and lasting joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
I The Agony in the Garden
Jesus said, 'Watch and pray not to be led into temptation.' In the Eucharist
Jesus becomes our mediator with the Father. Together with Mary let us ask
the Father that we may be faithful to his loving will.
II The Scurging of Jesus at the Pillar
Jesus is tortured by the soldiers. In the Eucharist Jesus shows us the value
of suffering for love. Together with Mary let us pray for all the sick and
those who suffer in their bodies.
III The Crowning with Thorns
Christ the King is mocked and ridiculed. In the Eucharist Jesus shows us his
complete humbling of himself in love and his being raised. Together with
Mary, let us pray to the Father for those who are misunderstood or rejected
by society.
IV Jesus Carries his Cross
Jesus carries his Cross to the place of punishment. In the Eucharist Jesus
gives us the strength to carry our crosses behind him. Together with Mary
let us pray for those who are tempted to cowardice or despair, let us pray
for sinners.
V The Crucifixion
Jesus dies on the Cross. In the Eucharist we participate in the work of our
salvation in Jesus. With Mary let us pray for those in their last agony, the
victims of war and all we know who are in danger of death.
Let us pray
Lord our God, in your eternal wisdom you fill out the
passion of Christ through the sufferings his members endure in the many
trials of this life. As you gave his mother strength in her agony to stand
by the cross of your Son, grant that we too may bring loving comfort to
others in their distress of mind or body. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Glorious Mysteries
I The Resurrection of Jesus
Rejoice O Virgin Mary, Jesus your Son has risen as he said. 2. In the
Eucharist Jesus fulfils his promise to be our resurrection and our life. 3.
Let us ray for those who can see no direction in their lives.
II The Ascension of Jesus
In the Eucharist Jesus fulfils his promise your Son Jesus has gone to the
Father to prepare a place for us. In the Eucharist Jesus fulfils his promise
to be our food for eternal life. Let us pray for all who are unable to
believe in the reality of eternal life.
III The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Rejoice O Virgin Mary, the Spirit of Love sends us to bring the Good News to
the poor. In the Eucharist Jesus fulfils his promise to make us One Body in
the Spirit. Let us pray that we may be true witnesses of the gospel to those
who listen to what we say.
IV The Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
Rejoice O Virgin Mary, you have found favour before God. Happy are you who
believed. In the Eucharist, we celebrate the Death and Resurrection of
Christ until he comes again in glory. Let us pray for those who search and
who doubt, and for those who are tempted to despair.
V The Coronation of Oue Lady
Rejoice O Virgin Mary, the Spirit of God will bring together in one family
all the peoples of the earth. In the Eucharist Jesus gathers people from
every nation, language and way of life around one table. Let us pray for
peace in our families, our communities and between nations.
Let us pray
Lord God, through your all powerful goodness, you allow
your people to see in the Blessed Virgin Mary the fullness of our
redemption. Through her intercession may your pilgrim people draw closer to
your Son Jesus Christ and obtain like her the fullness of glory. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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