* Sign of the
cross
*Say this Novena
prayer to begin:
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
* Thanksgiving
Prayer:
Hail Queen of
the Most Holy Rosary my Mother Mary, Hail!
At your feet I gratefully kneel to offer you a crown of roses,
snow-white buds to remind you of your joys--each bud 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 look
upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so you will receive my thanksgiving; from your
bounty you have given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought.
I did not
despair of what I asked of you, and you have truly shown yourself my Mother!
* Say the rosary
* The First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation
In the sixth month the
angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin
engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s
name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord
is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered
what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,
Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will
conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He
will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God
will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will
reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no
end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The
angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the
Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will
be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her
old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was
said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said,
“Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.”
Then the angel departed from her.
Luke 1: 26-38
The Annunciation
to Mary inaugurates the ‘fullness of time’ (Gal 4:4), the time of fulfilment of
God’s promises and preparations (CCC, 484). Mary, you received with deep
humility the news of the Angel Gabriel that you were to be the Mother of the
Son of God. Grant that I may always accept the will of God with humility like
yours.
Amen
I bind these snow white buds with a petition for the virtue of: THE LOVE OF HUMILITY
I humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The Second Joyful Mystery
The Visitation
In those days
Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where
she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard
Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with
the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has
this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I
heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And
blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was
spoken to her by the Lord. And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my
spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness
of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, for
the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
Luke 1:39-49
Mary’s
visitation of Elizabeth thus became a visit from God to His people (CCC, 717). Mary,
you showed true charity in visiting Elizabeth and remaining with her for three
months before the birth of John the Baptist. Grant me the grace to support and
love my neighbor.
Amen
I bind these
snow white buds with a petition for the virtue of: CHARITY TOWARDS MY NEIGHBOR
I humbly lay
this bouquet at your feet.
*The Third Joyful Mystery
The Nativity
And so it was, that, while they were there, the time came
for her to have her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped
him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room
for them in the inn. And there shepherds in that region living in the fields,
keeping watch over their flock by night. The angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were afraid.
And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid: for, behold, I bring you
good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of
David a Saviour a savior has been born which is Christ the Lord. And this shall
be a sign unto you; you will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying
in a manger."
Luke 2: 6-12
Jesus was born
in a humble stable to a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses
to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest (CCC, 535). Mary,
you lovingly accepted the poverty of the stable, although you were to give
birth to our God and Redeemer. Grant me the grace to endure poverty when I long
for richer things.
Amen
I bind these
snow white buds with a petition for the virtue of: THE SPIRIT OF POVERTY
I humbly lay
this bouquet at your feet.
*The Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation
When the time came for their
purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to
present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every
firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a
sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of
turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking
forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had
been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he
had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into
the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what
was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his
arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in
peace, according
to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a
light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and
mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them
and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the
rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the
inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul
too.”
Luke 2: 22-35
Jesus’
circumcision, on the 8th day after his birth, is the sign of his
incorporation into Abraham’s descendants, into the people of the covenant. It
is the sign of his submission to the Law (CCC, 527). Mary, you observed the law
of God in presenting the Child Jesus in the temple. Help me to grow in the
virtue of obedience.
Amen
I bind these
snow white buds with a petition for the virtue of: PURITY AND OBEDIENCE
I humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
I humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
*The Fifth Joyful Mystery
Finding of the Child Jesus in The Temple
Now his parents
went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was
twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And
when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus remained
behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother did not know. But they,
supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they
sought him among their relatives and acquaintances. And when they didn’t find
him, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass,
that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the
doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were
astonished at his understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were
amazed: and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us?
Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety". And he
said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I would
be in my Father’s house?" But they did not understand what he said to
them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to
them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Luke 2: 41-51
The finding of
Jesus in the temple is the only event that breaks the silence of the Gospels
about the hidden years of Jesus. Here Jesus lets us catch a glimpse of the
mystery of his total consecration to a mission that flows from his divine
sonship: “Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s work?” (Lk 2:49)
(CCC, 534).
I bind these
snow white buds with a petition for the virtue of: piety
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 THANKSGIVING
Sweet Mother
Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to
place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which you in your
love has obtained for me.
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.
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.
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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