The rosary is a string of beads used in prayer, particularly in the Catholic faith, to aid in the meditation on the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. It consists of a series of prayers, including the Hail Mary, Our Father, and Glory Be, recited while counting the beads. Each set of ten Hail Marys, called a decade, is accompanied by a specific mystery that reflects on key events in Christian. The rosary serves as a spiritual tool, helping the faithful to focus their thoughts and intentions during prayer.
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This page is created to help new Catholics who wishes to pray the Rosary.
The Rosary is a prayer that consists of four sets of mysteries :-
the Joyful Mystery, the Sorrowful Mystery, the Glorious Mystery and the Luminous Mystery. It is recommended to pray the mysteries on the following days:-
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- Joyful Mystery
Monday and Saturday
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- Sorrowful Mystery
Tuesday and Friday
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- Glorious Mystery
Wednesday and Sunday
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- Luminous Mystery
Thursday
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How To Pray The Rosary?
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Here are some steps for praying the Rosary:-
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1. Sign of the Cross : While holding the crucifix, make the Sign of the Cross.
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2. Apostles' Creed : Pray the Apostles' Creed while holding the crucifix.
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3. Our Father : Pray the Our Father on the 1st large bead.
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4. Hail Mary : Pray the Hail Mary on each of the next 3 small beads.
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5. Glory Be : Pray the Glory Be after the 3rd Hail Mary.
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6. For each of the 5 decades, announce the Mystery then pray Our Father.
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7. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say 10 Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery. Then pray Glory Be.
8. Fatimah Prayer (Optional ) : Pray the Fatima Prayer in the space after the 10th bead of each decade.
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8. Hail Holy Queen : Pray the Hail Holy Queen after the 5 decades.
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​9. Sign of the Cross : While holding the crucifix, make the Sign of the Cross.
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It can take about 20 minutes to recite a Rosary prayer.
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