The authentic Rosary is a
happy combination of vocal and mental prayer, each of which is essential to the
devotion. It is incorrect to say that meditation is "the very essence of
the Rosary devotion," for vocal recitation of the prayers is also of the
essence. Meditation is, of course, the nobler element, the "soul,"
while vocal prayer is the "body" of the devotion. The Rosary, Pope
Leo XIII declared, "is composed of two parts, distinct but inseparable —
the meditation on the mysteries and the recitation of the prayers. It is thus a
kind of prayer that requires not only some raising of the soul to God, but also
a particular and explicit attention" (Incunda semper). Hence, as
Pope Pius XI stated, they err "who consider this devotion merely a
boresome formula repeated with monotonous and singsong intonation" (Ingravescentibus
malis). Moreover, as Pius XI put it, "both piety and love, although
always breathing forth the same words, do not, however, repeat the same thing,
but they fervently express something ever new which the loving heart always
sends forth." And finally, in the words of Pius XII, "the recitation
of identical formulas, repeated so many times, rather than rendering the prayer
sterile and boring, has on the contrary the admirable quality of infusing
confidence in him who prays, and brings to bear a gentle compulsion on the
motherly heart of Mary (Ingravescentibus malis). — Mariology,
Juniper B. Carol, O.F.M.
Pope Benedict XVI in an
address at the Basilica of St. Mary Major where he prayed the rosary with the
faithful said:
Today, together we confirm that the
Holy Rosary is not a pious practice banished to the past, like prayers of other
times thought of with nostalgia. Instead, the Rosary is experiencing a new
Springtime. Without a doubt, this is one of the most eloquent signs of love
that the young generation nourish for Jesus and his Mother, Mary. In the
current world, so dispersive, this prayer helps to put Christ at the centre, as
the Virgin did, who meditated within all that was said about her Son, and also
what he did and said. When reciting the Rosary, the important and meaningful
moments of salvation history are relived. The various steps of Christ's mission
are traced. With Mary the heart is oriented toward the mystery of Jesus. Christ
is put at the centre of our life, of our time, of our city, through the
contemplation and meditation of his holy mysteries of joy, light, sorrow and
glory. May Mary help us to welcome within ourselves the grace emanating from
these mysteries, so that through us we can "water" society, beginning
with our daily relationships, and purifying them from so many negative forces,
thus opening them to the newness of God. The Rosary, when it is prayed in an
authentic way, not mechanical and superficial but profoundly, it brings, in
fact, peace and reconciliation. It contains within itself the healing power of
the Most Holy Name of Jesus, invoked with faith and love at the centre of each
"Hail Mary".
The above has been taken from the Catholic Culture website:
How to say the Rosary:
Sign Of The Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and
earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit. born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose
again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven sits at the right hand of God, the
Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I
believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting,
Amen.
1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles Creed”.
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
2. Say the “Our Father”.
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. Amen.
3. Say Three “Hail Marys”
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
4. Say one “Glory Be”
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.
5. Announce the First Mystery; then say the “Our Father”.
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. Amen.
6. Say 10 “Hail Marys”.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
7. Say 1 “Glory Be” Then Announce the Second Mystery and say an “Our Father”
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.
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. Amen.
After the Rosary:
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 toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
- V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
- R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. O GOD, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, 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.
*The Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima requested that we say the following prayer after each decade: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.”
Fatima prayer to be said between each decade:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
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