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To pray the rosary: first of all, one of the most important things that we must do as Christians is to pray, and beginning prayer is meditation. Realize that Christian meditation has absolutely nothing in common with Eastern meditation. That are completely different things and that fact that they are called by the same word is an unfortunate happenstance. Christian meditation is recalling and thinking about the truths of the faith. Meditation using Sacred Scripture (The Bible) is called Lectio Divinia.
The rosary is a series of prayers based on the Bible - the Our Father, and the Hail Mary (the Angelic Salutation from the Gospel of Luke). But the vocal prayer is like the background music, if you will, to the meditation of the mysteries of the faith, which is the heart of the rosary.
The rosary meditations are:
Joyful:
Annunciation of angel Gabriel to Mary
Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth
Nativity of our Blessed Savior
Presentation in the Temple
Finding in the Temple
Luminous
Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Self manifestation of Jesus at the Miracle of Cana
Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
The Transfiguration on the Mount
The Institution of the Blessed Eucharist
Sorrowful
The Agony in the Garden
The Scouring at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion
Glorious
The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of the B.V.M.
The Crowning of the B.V.M. as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
So we are praying by meditating on the mysteries of our Redemption. And this form of prayer was very ancient, but the form that we currently use was given by Our Blessed Mother to St. Dominic (who was founder of the Dominicans). As Catholics, we walk in our Savior's footsteps, and one of the ways in which we imitate Him is in His love and devotion to His mother.
So the rosary is important to us, as Catholic Christians, as fulfilling our Blessed Lord's command to pray always, as meditation on the events of His life, as a form of prayer that was given to us at the express wish of Our Blessed Mother, and as one of the forms of prayer, above most others that leads many saints to intimate union with God.
Below is the form that I made up for my students in Sunday school:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen CRUCIFIX
L. I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of Heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell. On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
R. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church,
the Communion of the Saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
Our Father (for the Pope).
Three Hail Mary's (Faith, Hope, Charity)
Glory be.
All. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the first of Hell.
Lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those who have most need of Thy mercy. Amen
For each decade:
L. Our Father, who art in heaven, BIG BEAD
Hallowed be Thy Name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
On Earth as it is in Heaven
R. 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.
L. Hail Mary, full of grace, SMALL BEADS - 10 TIMES
The Lord is with thee,
Blessed are thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
L. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. CHAIN
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
L. O my Jesus...
R. forgive us our sins,
save us from the first of Hell.
Lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those who have most need of Thy mercy. Amen
　
Final prayers:
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 sights, 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!
L. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
All: 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 on 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.
What else can I help you with?
Why do you have assigned prayers in every bead in the rosary?
The Rosary was developed as an aid to support the faithful in their prayers. Specific prayers are not so much assigned to each bead as there is a bead to mark each prayer.
How many pages does The Rosary have?
The Rosary typically consists of 20 decades, with a prayer for each bead on the rosary. Each decade includes the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and a Glory Be, usually taking about 1-2 pages to recite.
Why do you have assigned prayers in every bead in the rosary bead?
It's the other way around, the physical rosary was put together the way it was so that you would be able to see where you are in your praying of the Rosary.
How do you use rosary beads in prayer?
Rosary beads are used in prayer by Catholics to keep track of the prayers they are saying. Each bead represents a specific prayer, such as the Our Father or Hail Mary. The person holding the rosary beads moves from one bead to the next while reciting the prayers. This helps them focus on their prayers and meditate on the mysteries of the rosary.
What are rosary bead sections called?
Each section of a rosary is called a decade as it contains ten beads for the ten Hail Mary's that you say while meditating on the mystery.
What is a rosary bead called to put ashes in?
There is no such bead on a Catholic rosary. The Catholic Church demands that the ashes of the deceased be respected, as the body would be respected, and buried.
Do you pray the Hail Mary on each Catholic rosary bead?
Only on the smaller ones. The larger ones are for saying the Lord's Prayer.
How many beads in a rosary bracelet?
A traditional rosary bracelet typically contains 10 beads, which are used for prayers such as the "Hail Mary" or the "Our Father." Each bead represents a different prayer or reflection in the Catholic faith.
What does a rosary tattoo on a right hand symbolize?
Christians have a rosary and cross necklace, every nght they touch each bead and say a hail mary prayer for each one, they will say different prayers for smaller or bigger beads. So a tattoo of a rosary bead would be a permanent ink stain printed on your skin with needles with ink tips that can only be removed with a laser. So a rosary bead tattoo would be a tatto of a rosary and cross necklace on your body.
Why is the rosary named after rosarium?
The rosary is named after "rosarium," which is Latin for "rose garden." This term reflects the practice of praying the rosary as a way to honor the Virgin Mary, often associated with roses as symbols of purity and beauty. Each prayer and bead in the rosary can be seen as a "rose" offered to Mary, creating a spiritual bouquet of prayers. The name underscores the devotional aspect of the rosary as a means of connecting with the divine through meditation and prayer.
Why do Muslims use a 33 bead rosary?
i m a Muslim and its our tradition and culture that when we count on the god's name we use rosary, but its gotta do nothing with the faith and belief... u may call god without rosary...
Who uses rosarybeads?
Rosary beads are primarily used by Catholics for reciting prayers, particularly the Rosary. They help keep track of the prayers being said, with each bead representing a specific prayer or meditation. Some devout Catholics also use rosary beads for meditation and reflection on the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
