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THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Make the Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Optional Opening Prayer) You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! (Repeat three times) 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. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst wo-men, 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. The Apostle's 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 cruci-fied, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated 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. Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dear-ly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. (On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade):

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat for the remaining decades Saying the "Eternal Father" on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" on the following "Hail Mary" beads. Conclude with “Holy God”, repeat three times)

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Optional Closing Prayer) Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

PRAY THE ROSARY

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

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The Apostle's Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was con-ceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pi-late, was crucified, died, and was bur-ied. 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 everlast-ing. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy king-dom 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.

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

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

(Announce the First, Second. Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mystery. Say the "Our Father." Say ten "Hail Marys," while meditating on the Myster-

ies. After each decade say the "Glory be to the Father." )

O my Jesus, have mercy on us. Forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Take all souls into heaven, especially, those most in need of thy mercy. Amen

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1st Joyful Mystery:

The Annunciation of Our Lord

The angel said to Mary, “You shall conceive

and bear a son and give Him the name Je-

sus. And He will be called Son of the Most

High.” Luke 1, 31-32

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES The Joyful Mysteries can be said on Monday and Saturday and

during Advent and the Christmas season

2nd Joyful Mystery: The Visitation "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled.” Luke 1, 42 & 45 Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor

3rd Joyful Mystery The Nativity of Jesus

While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, she

gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped

him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a man-

ger. Luke 2, 6-7

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty - Love of God

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Let us pray. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord God, that we, your servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body; and by the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, at the end of the Rosary one "Our Father", one "Hail Mary", and one "Glory Be".

Saint Michael Prayer

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be

our safeguard against the wickedness and the snares of the devil.

May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou O Prince of the

Heavenly Host, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who

prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen

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Vessel of honour, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of heaven, Morning star, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comfort of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors, Queen of Virgins, Queen of all Saints, Queen conceived without original sin, Queen assumed into heaven, Queen of the most holy Rosary, Queen of families, Queen of peace.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven,have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God,

Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother admirable, Mother of good counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Saviour, Mother of mercy, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel,

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4th Joyful Mystery:

The Presentation in the Temple

When the day came to purify them according to

the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph brought Je-

sus up to Jerusalem so that he could be presen-

ted to the Lord. Luke 2, 22

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience - Sacrifice

5th Joyful Mystery The Finding in the Tem-ple They came upon Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to Them and as-king Them questions. All who heard Him were amazed. Luke 2, 46-47 Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in finding Jesus

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

The Sorrowful Mysteries can be said on

Tuesday and Friday

1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Jesus went with them to a place called Geths-mani, He advanced a little and fell postrate in prayer. "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by." Matt 26: 36-39 Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin, Repentance

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2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

The people said: "Let His blood be upon us and

upon our children." At that, he released Barabbas

to them. Jesus, however, he first had scourged.

Matt. 27, 25-26

Fruit of the Mystery: Purity - Mortification

3rd Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns They stripped off His clothes and wrapped Him in a scarlet cloak. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they fixed it on His head and began to mock Him. Matt. 27, 28-29 Fruit of the Mystery: Courage

4th Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross Jesus was led away, and carrying the cross by Himself, went out to what is called the Place of the Skull. There they crucified Him. John 19, 17-18 Fruit of the Mystery: Patience

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Hail Holy Queen Prayer 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.

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 with this confidence, we fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To You we come; before You we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in Your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.

Let us pray O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resur-rection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these myster-ies of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg par-don of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.

Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us. Mary, Our Loving Mother, pray for us

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4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration of Jesus And He was transfigured before them; His face shone like the sun and His clothes became white as light. Matthew 17:2 Fruit of the mystery: Desire for Holiness

5th Luminous Mystery: The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His disci-ples said: "Take and eat; this is My body." Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying: "Drink from it, all of you, for this is My blood of the covenant, which will be shed on be-half of many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26 Fruit of the mystery: Adoration

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5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and Death

The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two, Je-

sus uttered a loud cry and said: “Father, into

Your hands I commend My spirit.” After this, He

expired. Luke 23, 45-46

Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

The Glorious Mysteries can be said on Wednesday and Sunday

and during the Easter season

1st Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of Our Lord The angel spoke: “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 pro-mised.” Matt. 28, 5-6 Fruit of the Mystery: Faith

2nd Glorious Mystery:

The Ascension into Heaven

He then led them out near Bethany, and with

hands upraised, blessed them. As He blessed,

He left them, and was taken up to heaven.

Luke 24, 50-51

Fruit of the Mystery: Hope

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3rd Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit Tongues as of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2, 3-4 Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God

4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary May you be blessed, my daughter, by God most high, beyond all women on earth; and may the Lord God be blessed, the Creator of heaven and earth. Judith 13,18 Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a holy death

5th Glorious Mystery: The Coronation of Mary 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. Rev. 12, 1 Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in Mary’s Intercession - Greater Love for Mary

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THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES

The Light Mysteries or Luminous Mysteries

can be said on Thursday

1st Luminous Mystery:

The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan

And a voice came from the heavens, saying:

"This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well

pleased." Matthew 3:17

Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy

Spirit

2nd Luminous Mystery: The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested Jesus did this as the beginning of His signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed His glory, and His disciples began to believe in Him. John 2:11 Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus Through Mary

3rd Luminous Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and be-lieve in the gospel." Mark 1:15 Fruit of the mystery: Repentence and Trust in God