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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. 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. Three Hail Mary's... 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. The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection Our Father... 1. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene came with the other Mary to inspect the tomb. (Mt. 28:1) 2. The angel came to the stone, rolled it back and sat on it. (Mt. 28:2) 3. Then the angel spoke, addressing the women: Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but He is not here. He has been raised, exactly as He promised. (Mt. 28:5-6) 4. He has been raised from the dead and now goes ahead of you to Galilee. (Mt. 28:7) 5. On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were.... Jesus came and stood before them. Peace be with you. He said. (Jn. 20:19) 6. In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost.(Lk. 24:37) 7. He said to them, Why are you disturbed? Look at My hands and My feet; it is really I. (Lk. 24:38-39) 8. At the sight of the Lord, the disciples rejoiced. (Jn.20:20) 9. Peace be with you. Jesus said again. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.
(Jn. 20:21) 10. I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he should die, will come to life. (Jn 11:25-26) 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. The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension Our Father... 1. Jesus led His disciples out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. (Lk. 24:50) 2. Jesus addressed them in these words: Full authority has been given to Me both in heaven and on earth. (Mt. 28:18) 3. Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt. 28:19) 4. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world. (Mt. 28:20) 5. The man who believes in the good news and accepts baptism will be saved; the man who refuses to believe in it will be condemned... (Mk. 16:16) 6. As Jesus blessed them, He left them and was taken up to heaven. (Lk. 24:51) 7. He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from their sight. (Acts. 1:9) 8. This Jesus Who has been taken from you will return, just as you saw Him go up into the heavens. (Acts. 1:11) 9. They fell down to do Him reverence, then returned to Jerusalem filled with joy. (Lk.24:52) 10. Jesus took His seat at God's right hand. (Mk. 16:19) 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. The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of The Holy Spirit Our Father... 1. Jesus said, I will ask the Father and He will give you another Paraclete, to be with you always. (Jn.14:16) 2. The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you. (Jn. 14:26) 3. Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. (Acts. 1:5) 4. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes down on you; then you are to be My witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea. ... and even to the ends of the earth. (Acts. 1:8) 5. When the day of Pentecost came, it found them gathered in one place. Suddenly from up in the sky there came a noise like a strong driving wind, which was heard all through the house. (Acts. 2:1-2) 6. Tongues, as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit. (Acts. 2:3) 7. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them. (Acts. 2:4) 8. Staying in Jerusalem at the time were devout men of every nation. They heard the sound, and assembled in a large crowd. They were confused because each heard the disciples speaking his own language (Acts. 2:5-6) 9. Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed them, You must reform and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, that your sins may be forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts. 2:38) 10. Those who accepted His message were baptized; some three thousand were added that day. (Acts. 2:41) 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. The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption Our Father... 1. The Lord God said to the serpent: I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your off-spring and hers. (Gn. 3:15) 2. He will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel. (Gn. 3:15) 3. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rv. 12:1) 4. Father, all those you gave me I would have in my company where I am.
(Jn. 17:24) 5. Wherefore She is our Mother in the order of grace. (Vat. I, Constit. on Ch. 61) 6. Taken up to heaven, She did not lay aside this salvific duty, but by Her intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation. (Vat. II, Constit. of Ch. 62) 7. For He has looked upon His servant in her lowliness. (Lk. 1:48) 8. All ages to come shall call me blessed. (Lk. 1:48) 9. Those who love me I also love, and those who seek me find me... He who finds me finds life, and wins favor from the Lord. (Prov. 8:17-35) 10. Come then my love. My lovely one come. (Song 2:10) Glorry be to the Father... The Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary Mary is crowned Queen of the angels and saints in heaven. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Queen of Peace, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Prophets. How many titles have been given to the Mother of the Incarnation of the Word! Not only is she proclaimed as the new Eve, and Mother of the Church, she is also given a prominent position in the salvation and redemption of the world. Her soul magnifies the Lord, all nations shall call her blessed. Her glorious coronation in heaven, is our hope Prayer Intention Let us offer this mystery then for Mary's intentions. Her intercession, her constant appearances, her role as Mediatrix of graces. Let us pray that her efforts on our behalf, her efforts to lead all her children back to her Son, will not be impeded. We pray also, to God, The Father, in thanksgiving for Mary's presence, for her role, for her help. We pray in thanksgiving that she is. Our Father... 1. God who is mighty, has done great things for me. (Lk. 1:49) 2. My heart overflows with a goodly theme; as I sing my ode to the king. (Ps. 45:2) 3. Fairer in beauty are you than the sons of men; grace is poured out upon your lips; thus God has blessed you forever. (Ps. 45:3) 4. Because of this gift of sublime grace, She far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on earth. (Vat. II, Constit. of Ch. 53) 5. I am the rose of Sharon, I am the lilly of the valleys. (Song 2:1) 6. So now, 0 children, listen to me; instruction and wisdom do not reject.
(Prov. 8:32-33) 7. The Lord chose Her. He chose Her before She was born. (Div. off.) 8. Entirely holy, and free from all stain of sin. (Constit. of Ch. 56) 9. Freely cooperating in the work of human salvation through faith and obedience (Constit. of Ch. 56) 10. Blessed are you, daughter; by the Most High God, above all the women on earth. (Judith 13:18) 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. 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. 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 Glorious Mysteries |