* The
Sign of the Cross
*Novena
Prayer:
My
dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this
Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a
proof of my tender love for you, for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, in atonement for the offenses committed against your Immaculate Heart,
and for this special favor which I earnestly request in my Rosary Novena:
(Mention your request)
I
beg you to present my petition to your Divine Son. If you will pray for me, I
cannot be refused. I know, dearest Mother, that you want me to seek God’s Holy
Will concerning my request. If what I ask for should not be granted, pray that
I may receive that which will be of greater benefit to my soul.
I offer you this spiritual “Bouquet of Roses”
because I love you. I put all my confidence in you, since your prayers before
God are most powerful. For the greater glory of God and for the sake of Jesus,
your loving Son, hear and grant my prayer. Sweet Heart of Mary, be my
salvation.
*Hail
Mary
* Recite the petition prayer as follows:
Hail
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary my Mother Mary, Hail! At your feet I humbly kneel to offer you a
Crown of Roses, bright yellow roses, to remind you of your ministry of your son
each rose recalling to you a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my
petition for a particular grace.
O
Holy Queen dispenser of God's graces and Mother of all who invoke you! You
cannot not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As you receive my gift, so you will receive
my petition; from your bounty you will give me the favor I so earnestly and
trustingly seek.
I
despair of nothing that I ask of you.
Show yourself my Mother!
*
Say:
(1)
Apostle’s Creed
(1)Our Father
(3) Hail Mary
(1) Glory Be
(1) Fatima Prayer
(1)Our Father
(3) Hail Mary
(1) Glory Be
(1) Fatima Prayer
*The
First Mystery of Light
THE
BAPTISM OF JESUS IN THE JORDAN RIVER
Then
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to
deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming
to me?" Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do
this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented. After Jesus was
baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice
from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well
pleased.
Matthew 3: 13-17
As
Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became “sin” for our
sake, the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the
beloved Son while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission
which he is to carry out.
O
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Baptism of Jesus in
the Jordan River, when your son, as an example to all, insisted on being
baptized by his cousin John and the sky opened and the Holy Spirit came down to
him like a dove and a voice from heaven said, "You are my own dear Son in
whom I am well pleased."
I
humbly pray:
*Say:
(1)Our
Father
(10)Hail
Mary
(1)Glory
Be
(1)Fatima
Prayer
I
bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of: OPENNESS TO
THE HOLY SPIRIT
I humbly
lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The
Second Mystery of Light
THE WEDDING OF CANA
On
the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there,
and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine
was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine." Jesus
said to her, "Dear woman, why do you involve me? My time has not yet
come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells
you." Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used for Jewish
ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to
the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the
brim. Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of
the banquet." They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water
that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from,
though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom
aside and said, "Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the
cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved
the best till now." This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus
performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put
their faith in him.
John 2: 1-12
This
is the first of the signs, given at Cana, when Christ changes water into wine
and opens the hearts of the disciples to faith, thanks to the intervention of
Mary, the first among believers.
O
Courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the First Miracle of Jesus
at the Wedding Feast at Cana, when at your urging your son performed the first
of his many miracles by helping a couple celebrate their marriage by changing
water into wine of such quality that the chief steward upbraided the host by
saying, "Usually people serve the best wine first and save the cheaper wine
for last, but you have saved the choice wine for last."
I
humbly pray:
*Say:
(1)Our
Father
(10)Hail
Mary
(1)Glory
Be
(1)Fatima
Prayer
I
bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of: DEVOTION TO MARY
I
humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The
Third Mystery of Light
THE
PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
“This
is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe
in the gospel.”
Mark
1: 15
The
preaching by which Jesus proclaims the coming of the Kingdom of God, calls to
conversion and forgives the sins of all who draw near to him in humble trust
(Mark 2:3-13; Luke 7:47- 48): the inauguration of that ministry of mercy which
he continues to exercise until the end of the world, particularly through the
Sacrament of Reconciliation which he has entrusted to his Church (John
20:22-23).
O
courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Proclamation of the
Kingdom of God, when your son revealed that the reign of God has already begun
"within us" and we are called
to conversion and forgiveness, praying "your Kingdom come, your will be
done, on earth as it is in heaven."
I
humbly pray:
*Say:
(1)Our
Father
(10)Hail
Mary
(1)Glory
Be
(1)Fatima
Prayer
I
bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of: REPENTANCE
AND TRUST IN GOD
I
humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The
Fourth Mystery of Light
THE
TRANSFIGURATION
About
eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and
went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face
changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men,
Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke
about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem.
Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake,
they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving
Jesus, Peter said to him, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us
put up three shelters--one for you, one for Moses and one for
Elijah." But he did not know what
he was saying. While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and
they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud,
saying, "This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him." When the
voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to
themselves, and told no one at that time what they had seen.
Luke
9: 28-35
The
glory of the Godhead shines forth from the face of Christ as the Father
commands the astonished Apostles to “listen to him” and to prepare to
experience with him the agony of the Passion, so as to come with him to the joy
of the Resurrection and a life transfigured by the Holy Spirit.
O
courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Transfiguration, when
your son revealed his glory to his three disciples, appearing on a mountain
with Moses and Elijah, his face shining
like the sun and a voice from heaven proclaiming, "This is my beloved
Son...Listen to him."
I humbly pray:
*Say:
(1)Our
Father
(10)Hail
Mary
(1)Glory
Be
(1)Fatima
Prayer
I
bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of: DESIRE FOR
HOLINESS
I humbly
lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The
Fifth Mystery of Light
INSTITUTION
OF THE EUCHARIST
While
they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to
his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took the
cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. "This
is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many," he said to
them. "I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the
vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God."
Mark
14:22-25
A
final mystery of light is the institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ
offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and
testifies “to the end” his love for humanity, for whose salvation he will offer
himself in sacrifice.
O
courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Institution of the
Sacrament of the Eucharist, when on the day before he died your son celebrated
the Passover with his disciples and took bread and gave it to them saying,
"Take and eat; this is my body." and when dinner was finished he took
a cup of wine and shared it with them saying, "Take and drink; this is my
blood, which will be given up for you; do this in memory of me."
I
humbly pray:
*Say:
(1)Our
Father
(10)Hail
Mary
(1)Glory
Be
(1)Fatima
Prayer
I bind
these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of: ADORATION OF THE
EUCHARIST
I
humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
*SPIRITUAL
COMMUNION
My
Jesus, really present in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, since I cannot
now receive You under the sacramental veil, I ask You, with a heart full of
love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate heart
of Your most Holy Mother, and abide with me forever; You in me, and I in You in
time and in eternity, in Mary.
*PRAYER
IN PETITION
Sweet
Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a
wreath to place upon your brow. O my
Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in your love obtain for me (specify
request).
O
God! Who’s only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has
purchased for us the reward of eternal life; grant, we ask You, that,
meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
May
the divine assistance remain always with us.
Amen.
And
may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace. Amen
Holy
Virgin, with the loving Child, thy blessing give to us this day.
*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 towards us. And after this our exile, show unto
us the blessed Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Oh clement, Oh loving, Oh sweet Virgin
Mary. Pray for us, Oh Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
*MEMORARE
Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to
your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left
unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the
Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer
me. Amen.
*
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
St.
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 other evil spirits, who wander through the world seeking the ruin of
souls. Amen.
*The
Sign of the Cross
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