Per Rosarium ad Jesum.

Per Mariam ad Jesum, per Rosarium ad Calvarium.

Per Crucem ad Lucem.

All Holy Scripture herein derives from the Douay-Rheims (Challoner-revised) translation of the Holy Bible — the preeminent translation exclusively revered by (true) Catholics.

Blessed Be God: A Complete Catholic Prayer Book (A.D. 1925)

by Rev. Charles J. Callan, O.P. & Rev. John A. McHugh, O.P.:

Nihil Obstat: V. F. O’Daniel, O.P., S.T.M & M. A. Waldron, O.P., S.T.M.

Nihil Obstat (2): Arthur J. Scanlan, S.T.D., Censor Librorum

Imprimi Potest: J. R. Meagher, O.P., S.T.LR., Prior Provincialis

Imprimatur: Patrick Cardinal Hayes, Archbishop of New York — New York, March 19, 1925

The Golden Manual: A Guide to Catholic Devotion (A.D. 1850) by (Anonymous) notes that it has been approved and recommended by Bp. Nicholas Patrick Wiseman (Bp. of Melipotamus; the future Nicholas Cardinal Wiseman)

The Rosary Guide for Priests & People (A.D. 1901) by the Very Rev. Fr. J. Procter, S.T.L.:

Nihil Obstat: Fr. Albertus Buckler, O.P., S.T.M. & Fr. Raymundus Palmer, O.P., S.T.M.

Imprimatur: Herbertus Cardinalis Vaughan, Archiepiscopus Westmonast. Die 29 Maii, 1900

OUTLINE OF PRAYER ORDER

Orationes ad Initium Rosarii — Prayers at the Beginning of the Rosary

1. Signum Crucis (Invocatio) — The Sign of the Cross (The Invocation), preferably made with the crucifix of the Rosary beads

2. A prayerful statement of intention for praying the Most Holy Rosary, e.g., “St. Mary, I pray this Most Holy Rosary for my greater conversion in your hands,” or, “I pray this Most Holy Rosary for the wisdom to discern which priests are heretics, which have the jurisdiction to absolve sins, which celebrations of Mass to attend and when I have been validly absolved of mortal sin so that I may lawfully take Communion.”

3. I Unite Myself Offering (St. Louis de Montfort’s original Offering of the Rosary) prayer (includes statements of intention for praying the rest of the prefatory prayers)

4. Symbolum Apostolorum — The Apostles’ Creed

5. Pater Noster (Oratio Dominicae) — The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)

6. A triplet of Ave Maria (Salutatio Angelica) prayers — The Hail Mary (The Angelic Salutation)

7. Gloria Patri (Doxologia Minor) — The Glory Be (The Minor Doxology)

Orationes per Decadas — Prayers through the Decades

1. Optional: Renew intention by reciting it again.

2. Prayerful announcement of the Mystery

3. Optional: Prayerful reading of Holy Scripture pertaining to the Mystery (included in this Instructional Guide)

4. Pater Noster (Oratio Dominicae) — The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)

5. Optional: Prayerful reading of the Blessed Be God meditation prompt pertaining to the Mystery (included in this Instructional Guide)

6. A decade (i.e., ten) of Ave Maria (Salutatio Angelica) prayers — The Hail Mary (The Angelic Salutation); Optional: Reading of the merged meditation prompts from The Golden Manual and The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, before each Ave Maria prayer, interposed with the decade of Ave Maria prayers

7. Gloria Patri (Doxologia Minor) — The Glory Be (The Minor Doxology)

8. O Mi Iésu (Oratio Fatima Decennium) — The O My Jesus (The Fatima Decade Prayer)

9. [Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each of the subsequent Mysteries of the present set of Mysteries (Joyful, Sorrowful, or Glorious) which you are praying. If praying the entire Rosary (all three sets of Mysteries; in colloquial Catholic parlance, “15 decades”) — which normatively begins with the Joyful Mysteries —, repeat steps 1 through 8 for each of the subsequent Mysteries of the present set of Mysteries then conduct steps 1 through 8 for each of the Mysteries of the next two sets of Mysteries, continuing fluidly from the last Mystery of one set to the first Mystery of the next without any particular prayers or tasks in between the sets.]

Orationes ad Finem Rosarii — Prayers at the End of the Rosary

1. Salve Regina — The Hail Holy Queen

2. Orémus. Déus Cújus (Collecta Rosárii) — The Let Us Pray. O God, Whose (The Rosary Collect)

3. Divínum Auxílium (Oratio Finalis) — The May the Divine Assistance (The Final Prayer)

4. Litaniæ Lauretánæ (Litaniæ Beate Mariæ Virginis post Rosarium) — The Litany of Loreto (The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the Rosary)

5. Oratio ad Sáncte Ioseph — The Prayer to St. Joseph

6. Oratio ad Sáncte Míchael Archángele — The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

7. The Signum Crucis (Invocatio) — The Sign of the Cross (The Invocation), preferably made with the crucifix of the Rosary beads

SCHEDULE THROUGH THE WEEK FOR EACH SET OF MYSTERIES

Sunday

• During Advent, Christmastide and Time After Epiphany: Mysteria Gaudiosa — The Joyful Mysteries

• During Septuagesima and Lent: Mysteria Dolorosa — The Sorrowful Mysteries

• During Easter and Time After Pentecost: Mysteria Gloriosa — The Glorious Mysteries

Monday

• Mysteria Gaudiosa — The Joyful Mysteries

Tuesday

• Mysteria Dolorosa — The Sorrowful Mysteries

Wednesday

• Mysteria Gloriosa — The Glorious Mysteries

Thursday

• Mysteria Gaudiosa — The Joyful Mysteries

Friday

• Mysteria Dolorosa — The Sorrowful Mysteries

Saturday

• Mysteria Gloriosa — The Glorious Mysteries

MYSTERY ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium gaudiosa, Annuntiátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi ad Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The first joyful mystery, the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

2. Secundum mysterium gaudiosa, Visitátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Sánctam Elízabethem. — The second joyful mystery, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth.

3. Tertium mysterium gaudiosa, Natívitas Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third joyful mystery, the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Quartum mysterium gaudiosa, Praesentátio Infantis Iésu in Templo. — The fourth joyful mystery, the Presentation of the Baby Jesus in the Temple.

5. Quintum mysterium gaudiosa, Invéntio Puéri Iésu in Templo. — The fifth joyful mystery, the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium dolorosa, Orátio et Agonia Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi in Horto Gethsemani. — The first sorrowful mystery, the Prayer and Agony of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemani.

2. Secundum mysterium dolorosa, Flagellátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second sorrowful mystery, the Scourging of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. Tertium mysterium dolorosa, Coronátio Spinis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third sorrowful mystery, the Crowning with Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

4. Quartum mysterium dolorosa, Bajulátio Crúcis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fourth sorrowful mystery, the Carrying of the Cross by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

5. Quintum mysterium dolorosa, Crucifíxio et Mors Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fifth sorrowful mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium gloriosa, Resurréctio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi a Mórtuis. — The first glorious mystery, the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ from Death.

2. Secundum mysterium gloriosa, Ascénsio in Cáelis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second glorious mystery, the Ascension into Heaven of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. Tertium mysterium gloriosa, Advéntus Spíritus Sancti in Discípulos et Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The third glorious mystery, the Coming of the Holy Ghost into the Disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary

4. Quartum mysterium gloriosa, Assúmptio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Cáelum. — The fourth glorious mystery, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Heaven.

5. Quintum mysterium gloriosa, Coronátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis in Cáelis. — The fifth glorious mystery, the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven.

THE PRAYERS

Orationes ad Initium Rosarii

Prayers at the Beginning of the Rosary

Signum Crucis (Invocatio)

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

The Sign of the Cross (The Invocation)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Me Júngo (Oblátio Rosárii Sancti Ludovici de Montfort)

Me conjúngo ómnibus Sánctis qui in Cáelo sunt, ómnibus Jústis qui súper térram sunt, ómnibus Fidélibus praeséntibus. Me conjúngo Tíbi, Jésu mí, ut Mátrem túam Sánctam dígne láudem, et Té in ípsa et per ípsam láudem. Ómnes distractiónes renúntio quæ in hóc Rosário recitándo míhi occúrrere póssint, quod vólo recitáre cum modéstia, attentióne et devotióne, ác si esset últimum vítæ méæ. Offérimus tibi, Sanctíssima Trínitas, hunc Symbólum in honórem ómnium mystériōrum Fidéi nóstrae, hunc Pá­ter nóster et has trés Áve Marías in honórem unitátis túae essentíæ et Trinitátis Persónarum. Supplíces petímus fídem vívam, spem fír­mam et caritátem ardéntem. Offérimus tibi, Dómine Jésu, hóc Rosárium quod recitáre volúmus, in unióne cum intentiónibus et méritis sanctíssimæ Mátis túae. Offérimus íllud ad conversiónem peccatórum, ad perseverántiam jústorum, ad liberatiónem animárum in purgatório, et ad majórem glóriam nóminis túi sanctíssimi.

I Unite Myself (St. Louis de Montfort’s Offering of the Rosary)

I unite myself with all the saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful here present. I unite myself with Thee, O my Jesus, to praise Thy Holy Mother worthily and to praise Thee in her and by her. I renounce all the distractions that I may have during this Rosary which I wish to recite with modesty, attention and devotion, as if it were the last of my life. We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries of our Faith, this Our Father and these three Hail Marys in honor of the unity of Thy essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity. We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this Rosary which we are about to recite, in union with the intentions and merits of Thy holy Mother. We offer it to Thee for the conversion of sinners, for the perseverance of the just, for the deliverance of the souls in purgatory, and for the greater glory of Thy holy Name.

Credo (Symbolum Apostolorum)

Crédo in Déum, Pátrem omnipoténtem, Creatórem cáeli et térræ. Et in Iésum Chrístum, Fílium éjus unícum, Dóminum nóstrum, qui concéptus est de Spíritu Sáncto, nátus ex María Vírgine, pássus sub Póntio Piláto, crucifíxus, mórtuus, et sepúltus. Descéndit ad ínferos: tértia díe resurréxit a mórtuis: ascéndit ad cáelos: sédet ad déxteram Déi Pátris omnipoténtis: índe ventúrus est iudicáre vívos et mórtuos. Crédo in Spíritum Sánctum, sánctam Ecclésiam Cathólicam, Sanctórum communiónem, remissiónem peccatórum, cárnis resurrectiónem, vítam ætérnam. Amen.

I Believe (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 Ghost, 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 sitteth 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 Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Pater Noster (Oratio Dominicae)

Páter nóster, qui es in cáelis, sanctificétur nómen túum. Advéniat régnum túum. Fíat volúntas túa, sícut in cáelo et in térra. Pánem nóstrum quotidiánum da nóbis hódie, et dimítte nóbis débita nóstra, sícut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nóstris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem: sed líbera nos a málo. Amen.

Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)

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.

Ave Maria (Salutatio Angelica)

Áve María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum; benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi, Iésus. Sáncta María, Máter Déi, óra pro nóbis peccatóribus, nunc et in hóra mórtis nóstræ. Amen.

Hail Mary (The Angelic Salutation)

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou amongst 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.

Gloria Patri (Doxologia Minor)

Glória Pátri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sáncto. Sícut érat in princípio et nunc et sémper et in sáecula sæculórum. Amen.

Glory Be (The Minor Doxology)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world with end. Amen.

Orationes per Decadas

Prayers through the Decades

As above: Pater Noster (Oratio Dominicae)

As above: Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)

As above: Ave Maria (Salutatio Angelica)

As above: Hail Mary (The Angelic Salutation)

As above: Gloria Patri (Doxologia Minor)

As above: Glory Be (The Minor Doxology)

O Mi Iésu (Oratio Fatima Decennium)

O mi Iésu, dimitte nobis debita nostra, salva nos ab igne inferiori, perduc in caelum omnes animas, praesertim eas, quae misericordiae tuae maxime indigent. Amen.

O My Jesus (The Fatima Decade Prayer)

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Orationes ad Finem Rosarii

Prayers at the End of the Rosary

Sálve Regína

Sálve Regína, máter misericórdiæ: víta, dulcédo, et spes nóstra, sálve. Ad te clamámus, exsúles fílii Hévæ. Ad te suspirámus, geméntes et fléntes in hac lacrimárum válle. Éja érgo, Advocáta nóstra, íllos túos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et Iésum, benedíctum frúctum véntris túi, nóbis post hoc exsílium osténde. O clémens, O pía, O dúlcis Vírgo María, Óra pro nóbis sáncta Déi Génitrix, ut dígni efficiámur promissiónibus Chrísti. Amen.

Hail Holy Queen

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 towards us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Orémus. Déus Cújus (Collecta Rosárii)

Orémus. Déus, cújus Unigénitus per vítam, mórtem et resurrectiónem súam nóbis salútis ætérnæ præmia comparávit: concéde, quæsumus: ut hæc mystéria sacratíssimo beátæ Maríæ Vírginis Rosário recoléntes, et imitémur quod cóntinent, et quod promíttunt, assequámur. Per eúndem Chrístum Dóminum nóstrum. Amen.

Let Us Pray. O God, Whose (Rosary Collect)

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 by meditating upon these mysteries in 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.

Divínum Auxílium

Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. Et fidélium ánimæ, per misericórdiam Dei, requiéscant in pace. Amen.

May the Divine Assistance

May the divine assistance remain always with us. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Optional: Litaniæ Lauretánæ (Litaniæ Beate Mariæ Virginis post Rosarium)

Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Chrístus, míserere nóbis.

Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Chrístus, áudi nóbis.

Chrístus, exáudi nóbis.

Pater cæléstis, Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Fílius, Redémptor múndi, Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Spíritus Sánctus, Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Sáncta Trínitas, únus Déus, Dóminus, míserere nóbis.

Sáncta María, óra pró nobis.

Sáncta Dei Génetrix, óra pró nobis.

Sáncta Virgo vírginum, óra pró nobis.

Mater Christi, óra pró nobis.

Mater Ecclésiæ, óra pró nobis.

Mater divínae grátiae, óra pró nobis.

Mater puríssima, óra pró nobis.

Mater castíssima, óra pró nobis.

Mater invioláta, óra pró nobis.

Mater amántissima, óra pró nobis.

Mater admirábilis, óra pró nobis.

Mater boníssima, óra pró nobis.

Mater Creatóris, óra pró nobis.

Mater Salvátis, óra pró nobis.

Virgo prudentíssima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo singularíssema, óra pró nobis.

Virgo fecúnda, óra pró nobis.

Virgo pia, óra pró nobis.

Virgo vérénda, óra pró nobis.

Virgo invioláta, óra pró nobis.

Virgo amántissima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo admirábilis, óra pró nobis.

Virgo benígnissima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo clementíssima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo fidéllisima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo prudéntissima, óra pró nobis.

Virgo sanctíssima, óra pró nobis.

Regina Angelórum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Patriárum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Prophetárum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Apóstolórum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Mártyrum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Confessórum, óra pró nobis.

Regina Vírginum, óra pró nobis.

Regina omnium Sánctorum, óra pró nobis.

Regina sine labe origináli concepta, óra pró nobis.

Regina in cælis exaltáta, óra pró nobis.

Regina angelórum, óra pró nobis.

Regina omnium creatúrárum, óra pró nobis.

Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Génetrix, ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Christi.

Fiat, Dóminus, misericórdia tua super nos, sicut sperávimus in te. Amen.

Optional: The Litany of Loreto (The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the Rosary)

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.

Mother of Christ, pray for us.

Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Mother of divine grace, pray for us.

Mother most pure, pray for us.

Mother most chaste, pray for us.

Mother inviolate, pray for us.

Mother most loving, pray for us.

Mother most admirable, pray for us.

Mother most good, pray for us.

Mother of the Creator, pray for us.

Mother of the Savior, pray for us.

Virgin most prudent, pray for us.

Virgin most singular, pray for us.

Fertile Virgin, pray for us.

Pious Virgin, pray for us.

Virgin reverend, pray for us.

Virgin inviolate, pray for us.

Virgin most loving, pray for us.

Virgin most admirable, pray for us.

Virgin most benign, pray for us.

Virgin most clement, pray for us.

Virgin most faithful, pray for us.

Virgin most prudent, pray for us.

Virgin most holy, pray for us.

Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.

Queen of Prophets, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

Queen of Confessors, pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, pray for us.

Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.

Queen exalted in Heaven, pray for us.

Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Queen of all creatures, pray for us.

Pray for us, Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

May the Lord’s mercy be upon us, as we have hoped in Him. Amen.

Optional: Oratio ad Sáncte Ioseph

Ad tē, beáte Ióseph, in tribulatióne nostra confúgimus, atque, imploráto Sponsæ tuæ sanctíssimæ auxíliō, patrocínium quóque tuum fídénter expóscimus. Per eám, quǽsumus, quæ te cum immaculáta Vírgine Dei Genitríce coniúnxit, caritátem, perqué patérnum, quó Púerum Iésum ampléxus es, amórem, súpplices deprecámur, ut ad hereditátem, quam Iésus Chrístus acquisívit Sánguine suo, benígnus respícias, ac necessitátibus nostris tuá virtúte et opé succúrras. Túere, o Custos providentíssime divínæ Famíliæ, Iésu Chrísti sóbolem eléctam; próhibe a nobis, amantíssime Pater, omnem errórum ac corruptelárum luem; propítius nobis, sospítátor noster fortíssime, in hoc cum potestáte tenebrárum certámine e cælo adésto; et sicut olim Púerum Iésum e summo eripuísti vitæ discrímine, ita nunc Ecclésiam sanctam Dei ab hostílibus insídiis atque ab omni adversitáte defénde: nosque síngulos perpétuo tege patrocínio, ut ad tui exémplar et opé tua suffúlti, sancte vívere, piē émori, sempiternámque in cælīs beatitúdinem ássequi possímus. Amen.

Optional: The Prayer to St. Joseph

To thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg thee also to take us under thy protection. By that charity wherewith thou wert united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which thou didst cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray that thou wilt look down with gracious eye upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood, and wilt succor us in our need by thy power and strength. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, so now defend God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under thy patronage, that, following thine example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.

Optional: Oratio ad Sáncte Michaelem Archangelum

Sáncte Míchael Archángele, defénde nos in proélio, cóntra nequítiam et insídias diáboli ésto præsídium. Ímperet ílli Déus, súpplices deprecámur: tuque, prínceps milítiæ cæléstis, Sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos, qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in múndo, divína virtúte, in inférnum detrúde. Amen.

Optional: The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Optional: MEDITATION PROMPTS WITH MYSTERY ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

I. Primum mysterium gaudiosa, Annuntiátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi ad Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The first joyful mystery, the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 404

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the title “full of grace,” and declared unto her the Incarnation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Beg of her to obtain for us the virtue of humility in imitation of our Lord, who lowered Himself in taking the form of a servant.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 145 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 259

Let us learn humility from Jesus and Mary.

1. The Eternal Father decrees that His Son shall become man. The most Holy Trinity consents to the Incarnation of the Word.

2. Mary prays in her holy solitude.

3. Mary is chosen to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word.

4. The Angel Gabriel is sent to Mary to reveal this happy news to her. He salutes her, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.”

5. Gabriel tells her she is to be the Mother of our Lord.

6. Mary is troubled at the sight and speech of the Angel. She answers, “How shall this be?”

7. The Angel says, “Fear not, Mary, thou shalt conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, Who shall overshadow thee.”

8. Mary answers, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to Thy word.”

9. The Holy Ghost overshadows Mary.

10. Our Lord becomes man. The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

II. Secundum mysterium gaudiosa, Visitátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Sánctam Elízabethem. — The second joyful mystery, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 404

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, understanding from the angel that her cousin St. Elizabeth had conceived, went with haste into the mountains of Judea to visit her, and remained with her three months. Ask through the intercession of our Lady the grace of perfect charity toward our neighbor.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, pp. 145-146 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, pp. 259-260

Jesus and Mary teach us charity to our neighbor.

1. Our Lord inspires His Mother Mary to visit her cousin St. Elizabeth.

2. Mary goes promptly to fulfil Our Lord’s will.

3. Mary, with great humility and charity, goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth. She crosses the hill-country in haste.

4. Mary is guided by the Holy Ghost, and is accompanied by holy angels.

5. Mary greets her cousin Elizabeth. Mary is received with great joy by her cousin.

6. Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Ghost. St. John the Baptist is sanctified before his birth in his mother’s womb.

7. Elizabeth says to Mary, “Blessed art thou amongst women,” and, “Blessed is the Fruit of thy womb.”

8. Mary replies singing her song of praise, “My soul doth magnify the Lord.”

9. Elizabeth exclaims, “Whence is this to me, that the Mother of my Lord should come to visit me?”

10. The house of Zacharias is supremely blessed by the visit of Jesus and Mary. Mary remains there and serves her cousin in all humble offices for the space of three months.

III. Tertium mysterium gaudiosa, Natívitas Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third joyful mystery, the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 405

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, when the time of her delivery was come, brought forth our Redeemer, Christ Jesus, at midnight, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for Him in the inns at Bethlehem. Ask that we may be detached from all the things of earth in imitation of Him Who was born in a stable for our sakes.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 146 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 260

Our Lord teaches us poverty and detachment.

1. Mary and Joseph come to Bethlehem. They take refuge in a poor stable.

2. There our Lord is born. Mary gives birth to a Child, and remains a Virgin.

3. Mary wraps the Baby Jesus in swaddling clothes.

4. Mary contemplates Jesus with love and astonishment.

5. Mary embraces Jesus, and presses him to her heart. Mary feeds Jesus with her Virginal milk.

6. Mary lays Jesus in a manger that Joseph had prepared. Jesus lies in a manger between an ox and an ass.

7. An angel announces Jesus’ birth to the Shepherds.

8. The shepherds come to visit the Baby Jesus. They adore Him.

9. The angels sing, “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace to men of good will.”

10. The Magi are guided to Jesus by a star. The Magi come to adore the Holy Child and offer him presents.

IV. Quartum mysterium gaudiosa, Praesentátio Infantis Iésu in Templo. — The fourth joyful mystery, the Presentation of the Baby Jesus in the Temple.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 405

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the most Blessed Virgin Mary, on the day of her purification, presented the Child Jesus in the Temple, where holy Simeon, giving thanks to God with great devotion, received Him into his arms. Like Mary, who was submissive to the Jewish law, we should cultivate the virtue of obedience.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 146 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 260

Jesus and Mary teach us obedience.

1. Jesus and Mary submit to the law. Mary goes to the Temple to offer her Holy Child.

2. The way from Nazareth to Jerusalem is long and difficult. Mary carries the Child Jesus in her arms.

3. At the Temple, Mary presents and offers Jesus to His Eternal Father. Jesus offers Himself to His Father.

4. Mary redeems Jesus at the ransom appointed for the poor. She offers a pair of turtle doves for Him.

5. She fulfils exactly all the commands of the law.

6. The holy old man, Simeon takes Jesus into his arms and embraces Him with joy. He prophesies Jesus’ exaltation.

7. Simeon foretells Mary’s sorrows.

8. Simeon thanks God for the sight of Jesus. Simeon says, “Now dost thou dismiss thy servant, Lord, in peace.”

9. Anna rejoices to see her prophecy fulfilled.

10. Mary continues her journey, pondering all these things in her heart.

V. Quintum mysterium gaudiosa, Invéntio Puéri Iésu in Templo. — The fifth joyful mystery, the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 405

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, having lost her beloved Son in Jerusalem, sought Him for the space of three days, and at length found Him in the Temple in the midst of the doctors, disputing with them, being then but twelve years old. Ask that we may ever seek Jesus with our whole heart, and that sin may never separate us from Him.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, pp. 146-147 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, pp. 260-261

Jesus teaches us to love the service of God.

1. Jesus goes with Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem.

2. When they begin to return home after the Feast, Jesus remains at the Temple.

3. Mary has lost her beloved Child. Mary is deprived of her only Treasure.

4. Mary and Joseph go back to Jerusalem seeking Jesus.

5. Mary seeks Jesus with anxiety in the streets and roads. Mary and Joseph seek Jesus three days.

6. After three days, Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the Temple.

7. Jesus, twelve years old, is seated amongst the Doctors, teaching them.

8. Mary says to Jesus, “Son, why hast thou made us sorrowful?”

9. Jesus returns with Mary and Joseph, and is obedient unto them.

10. Mary preserves in her heart the sayings of Jesus.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

I. Primum mysterium dolorosa, Orátio et Agonia Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi in Horto Gethsemani. — The first sorrowful mystery, the Prayer and Agony of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemani.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 407

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus was so afflicted for us in the Garden of Gethsemane, that His body was bathed in a bloody sweat, which ran trickling down in great drops upon the ground. Ask that we may sincerely lament our sins which caused this great agony.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 147 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 261

Jesus teaches us to seek help in prayer and patience in sufferings.

1. Jesus and His Apostles go into the Garden of Olives.

2. There Jesus prays, lying prostrate on the ground.

3. Jesus is sorrowful even unto death.

4. Jesus bids His Apostles to watch and pray.

5. Jesus goes apart to pray to His Father.

6. Jesus is bathed in a sweat of blood.

7. Jesus perseveres in prayer.

8. An Angel strengthens Jesus. Jesus resigns His will to the will of His heavenly Father.

9. Jesus is betrayed by Judas.

10. Jesus is seized by his own creatures. Jesus is cruelly bound, and dragged from one judge to another.

II. Secundum mysterium dolorosa, Flagellátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second sorrowful mystery, the Scourging of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 407

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ was most cruelly scourged in Pilate’s house for our sins, and let us beg the grace to do penance and mortify our senses and unruly passions.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 147 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 261

Jesus teaches us to mortify our sinful bodies.

1. Jesus is falsely accused. The Jews clamor for his death.

2. Pilate condemns Jesus to be scourged.

3. Jesus is delivered to be scourged. He is given up to the Roman soldiery.

4. Jesus is stripped of his clothes. He is naked in the hands of his executioners.

5. Jesus is tied to a pillar.

6. Jesus is beaten with clubs and lashed with scourges tipped with lead.

7. Jesus’ flesh is bruised and torn.

8. Jesus’ blood flows in torrents to the ground.

9. Jesus’ whole body is one great wound.

10. Jesus is untied; He clothes himself again.

III. Tertium mysterium dolorosa, Coronátio Spinis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third sorrowful mystery, the Crowning with Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 407

Let us contemplate in this mystery how those cruel ministers of Satan crowned our Lord with sharp thorns, and saluted Him in derision as King of the Jews. Let us fly the flatteries and vanities of this world and seek only the approval of God.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, pp. 147-148 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 262

Jesus teaches us to bear shame with courage.

1. The soldiers plait a crown of thorns. Jesus is brought forth to be crowned with thorns.

2. The soldiers force the crown of thorns upon Jesus’ head.

3. Jesus’ head is pierced on every side by the thorns.

4. Blood flows from Jesus’ head. His forehead is covered with blood.

5. Jesus’s eyes are bathed in tears. His lips are as pale as death.

6. Jesus is clothed in a purple robe, through derision.

7. A reed is placed in Jesus’ hand.

8. The soldiers kneel in mockery before Jesus. They say, “Hail, King of the Jews.”

9. The soldiers strike Jesus and spit upon Him.

10. Jesus is cruelly mocked and derided. Pilate says to the people, “Behold your King.”

IV. Quartum mysterium dolorosa, Bajulátio Crúcis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fourth sorrowful mystery, the Carrying of the Cross by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 408

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord, being sentenced to die, bore with great patience the cross which was laid upon Him for His greater torment and ignominy. In bearing the crosses and trials of life we should remember this mystery, and try to imitate the wonderful patience which Christ displayed.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 148 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 262

Jesus teaches us to bear our crosses with patience.

1. Pilate condemns Jesus to death by crucifixion.

2. The Cross is laid upon Jesus. He receives it with joy. He lovingly embraces His Cross.

3. Jesus carries his Cross on His torn and wounded shoulders. He sets forth on His way to Calvary.

4. Jesus falls under the weight of his Cross for our sins.

5. Jesus, again loaded with his Cross, encounters his sorrowful Mother.

6. Simon the Cyrenian helps Jesus to bear the Cross.

7. With her veil, the holy woman Veronica wipes Jesus’ face, which leaves the impression of His sacred countenance upon it.

8. Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem. He says, “If these things are done in the green wood, what shall be done in the dry?”

9. None can be found willing to carry the Cross for Jesus. Loaded with his Cross, He falls again at the foot of Calvary.

10. Jesus, again loaded with his Cross, ascends the hill of Calvary.

V. Quintum mysterium dolorosa, Crucifíxio et Mors Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fifth sorrowful mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 408

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Savior, being come to Mount Calvary, was stripped of His clothes, and His hands and feet most cruelly nailed to the cross in the presence of His most afflicted Mother. As He prayed for His executioners, so let us forgive those who injure and persecute us.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 148 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, pp. 262-263

Jesus teaches us to sacrifice ourselves generously for His sake.

1. Jesus is cruelly stretched upon the Cross.

2. Jesus is nailed to the Cross. His sacred hands and feet are pierced through with nails.

3. Jesus is raised upon the Cross, placed between two thieves. His blood flows in streams from all his wounds.

4. Jesus is mocked by His enemies. He prays for them.

5. Jesus forgives the penitent thief and promises Paradise to him.

6. Mary, John and the holy women stand by the Cross. Jesus recommends St. John to his holy Mother. Jesus gives us Mary to be our Mother.

7. Jesus, in his thirst, is offered vinegar and gall.

8. Jesus cries out, “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”

9. Jesus commends His soul into His Father’s hands. He says, “It is finished!”

10. Jesus dies for our salvation. He gives up His Spirit into the hands of God His Father.

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

I. Primum mysterium gloriosa, Resurréctio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi a Mórtuis. — The first glorious mystery, the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ from Death.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 409

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, triumphing gloriously over death, rose again the third day, immortal and impassible. May we be ever steadfast in the profession and practice of our faith, of which this mystery is the foundation.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, pp. 148-149 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 263

Jesus teaches us to lead a new life, a life according to the teachings of our Faith.

1. Jesus consoles and delivers the holy Fathers from the Bosom of Abraham.

2. Jesus conquers death and hell. He rises from the dead three days after His death.

3. Jesus’ Soul is rejoined to His body. His body is transformed and glorified.

4. Jesus rises gloriously.

5. Jesus confounds His enemies.

6. Jesus appears to His holy Mother, which rejoices her.

7. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.

8. Jesus appears to Peter, and blesses him.

9. Jesus appears in the midst of His disciples, and gives them His peace. The disciples at Emmaus say, “Did not our hearts burn within us, when He spoke to us?”

10. Jesus shows His wounds to St. Thomas.

II. Secundum mysterium gloriosa, Ascénsio in Cáelis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second glorious mystery, the Ascension into Heaven of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 409

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord, forty days after His Resurrection, ascended into heaven, attended by angels in the sight of His most holy Mother, and His apostles and disciples, to the great admiration of them all. Let us ask an increase of the virtue of hope and an ardent longing for heaven, our true home.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 149 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, pp. 263-264

Jesus teaches us to hope for heaven and to desire heavenly things.

1. Jesus appears to Mary and His disciples on Mount Olivet.

2. Jesus gives them His last instructions. He sends them to preach to the whole world.

3. Jesus promises to remain with them forever.

4. Jesus promises them the Holy Ghost.

5. Jesus ascends into heaven by virtue of His own power. As He begins to ascend He lifts up His hands and blesses His disciples.

6. Jesus opens heaven to us and prepares a place there for us.

7. The Angels welcome their King.

8. Jesus sits at the right hand of God His Father.

9. Jesus displays His five wounds, on our behalf, to His heavenly Father.

10. Jesus is our Advocate and Mediator in heaven.

III. Tertium mysterium gloriosa, Advéntus Spíritus Sancti in Discípulos et Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The third glorious mystery, the Coming of the Holy Ghost into the Disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 409

Let us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord, being seated on the right hand of God, sent, as He had promised, the Holy Ghost upon His apostles, who, after He ascended, returning to Jerusalem, continued in prayer and supplication with the blessed Virgin Mary, expecting the fulfillment of His promise. May the Holy Ghost enkindle in our souls the fire of divine charity.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 149 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 264

The Holy Ghost fills our souls with grace.

1. Mary and the other disciples prepare for the coming of the Holy Ghost by praying for nine days. It is the first Christian novena.

2. A mighty wind fills the house wherein Mary and the other disciples are praying. Jesus sends the Holy Ghost, our Comforter, in the form of tongues of fire. It is the first Pentecost.

3. Fiery tongues fall upon Mary and the disciples.

4. Mary and the other disciples are all filled with the Holy Ghost.

5. The Holy Ghost inflames and strengthens all of their hearts with His love, and He enlightens their minds.

6. The Holy Ghost distributes His gifts to them such as the gift of tongues, which enables them to speak in diverse tongues.

7. Men of all nations are present in the city for the pilgrimage feast of Shavuot. They gather to hear the disciples.

8. Filled with zeal, the disciples preach to the men of all nations.

9. Three thousand souls are added to the Church that day.

10. Come, O Holy Ghost, and visit the hearts of Thy faithful. Come, O Holy Ghost, enlighten our hearts with the fire of Thy Divine love.

IV. Quartum mysterium gloriosa, Assúmptio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Cáelum. — The fourth glorious mystery, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Heaven.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 410

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the glorious Virgin, some years after the Resurrection of her Son, passed out of this world unto Him, and was by Him assumed into heaven, accompanied by the holy angels. Let us every day beg our blessed Lady to obtain for us the grace of a happy death.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, pp. 149-150 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 264

In heaven, Mary is the advocate, mediatrix and mother of Christians.

1. Mary dies. The Apostles are gathered round her.

2. The third day her soul is reunited to her body.

3. Jesus takes His Mother to heaven. Mary is assumed into heaven.

4. The Angels come forth to meet Mary. The Seraphim salute her. The Angels serve her.

5. God the Father receives his well-beloved daughter.

6. The Son welcomes His Mother to His kingdom.

7. The Holy Ghost receives His beloved spouse.

8. Mary is exalted to the highest place in heaven.

9. She sits at the right hand of Jesus.

10. All of the heavens are rejoiced by Mary.

V. Quintum mysterium gloriosa, Coronátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis in Cáelis. — The fifth glorious mystery, the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven.

Meditation Prompt from Blessed Be God, p. 410

Let us contemplate in this mystery how the glorious Virgin Mary, with great jubilee and exultation of the whole court of heaven, was crowned by her Son with the brightest diadem of glory. May we be always found faithful in our devotedness to the Queen of the most holy Rosary.

Meditation Prompts Merged from The Golden Manual, p. 150 & from The Rosary Guide for Priests & People, p. 265

1. God gives to Mary the reward for her holy life. Mary is gloriously crowned in heaven, above all Saints and Angels, with the honor due to the Mother of God.

2. Mary is crowned for her seraphic love for God and her boundless charity.

3. Mary is crowned for her unshaken faith.

4. Mary is crowned for her firm hope.

5. Mary is crowned for her angelical purity.

6. Mary is crowned for her profound humility.

7. Mary is crowned for her perfect obedience.

8. Mary is crowned for her holy prudence.

9. Mary is crowned for her admirable patience and holy perseverance.

10. Mary is crowned for her ardent gratitude.

Optional: HOLY SCRIPTURE WITH MYSTERY ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium gaudiosa, Annuntiátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi ad Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The first joyful mystery, the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

A. The Gospel According to St. Luke 1:26-38

[26] And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, [27] To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. [28] And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. [29] Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. [30] And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. [31] Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. [32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. [33] And of his kingdom there shall be no end. [34] And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? [35] And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. [36] And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren: [37] Because no word shall be impossible with God. [38] And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

2. Secundum mysterium gaudiosa, Visitátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Sánctam Elízabethem. — The second joyful mystery, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth.

A. The Gospel According to St. Luke 1:39-56

[39] And Mary rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste into a city of Juda. [40] And she entered into the house of Zachary, and saluted Elizabeth. [41] And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: [42] And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. [43] And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? [44] For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. [45] And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. [46] And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. [47] And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. [48] Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. [49] Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name. [50] And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him. [51] He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. [52] He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. [53] He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. [54] He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy: [55] As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever. [56] And Mary abode with her about three months; and she returned to her own house.

Note on Verse 48, “Shall call me blessed”: These words are a prediction of that honour which the church in all ages should pay to the Blessed Virgin. Let Protestants examine whether they are any way concerned in this prophecy.

3. Tertium mysterium gaudiosa, Natívitas Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third joyful mystery, the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 2:1-16

[1] When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. [2] Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him. [3] And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. [4] And assembling together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born. [5] But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet: [6] And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel. [7] Then Herod, privately calling the wise men, learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them; [8] And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come to adore him. [9] Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was. [10] And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. [11] And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him; and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [12] And having received an answer in sleep that they should not return to Herod, they went back another way into their country. [13] And after they were departed, behold an angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and fly into Egypt: and be there until I shall tell thee. For it will come to pass that Herod will seek the child to destroy him. [14] Who arose, and took the child and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt: and he was there until the death of Herod: [15] That it might be fulfilled which the Lord spoke by the prophet, saying: Out of Egypt have I called my son. [16] Then Herod perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry; and sending killed all the men children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.

B. The Gospel According to St. Luke 2:1-21

[1] And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. [2] This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. [3] And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city. [4] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David, [5] To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. [6] And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. [7] And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. [8] And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock. [9] And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear. [10] And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people: [11] For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. [12] And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying: [14] Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will. [15] And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us. [16] And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. [17] And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child. [18] And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds. [19] But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. [20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. [21] And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.

Note on Verse 7, “Her firstborn”: The meaning is, not that she had afterward any other child; but it is a way of speech among the Hebrews, to call them also the firstborn, who are the only children. See annotation Matt. 1. 25.

4. Quartum mysterium gaudiosa, Praesentátio Infantis Iésu in Templo. — The fourth joyful mystery, the Presentation of the Baby Jesus in the Temple.

A. The Gospel According to St. Luke 2:22-40

[22] And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord: [23] As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: [24] And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons: [25] And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him. [26] And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. [27] And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, [28] He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said: [29] Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; [30] Because my eyes have seen thy salvation, [31] Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: [32] A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. [33] And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him. [34] And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; [35] And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed. [36] And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. [37] And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day. [38] Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel. [39] And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. [40] And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.

Note on Verse 34, “For the fall”: Christ came for the salvation of all men; but here Simeon prophesies what would come to pass, that many through their own wilful blindness and obstinacy would not believe in Christ, nor receive his doctrine, which therefore would be ruin to them: but to others a resurrection, by their believing in him, and obeying his commandments.

5. Quintum mysterium gaudiosa, Invéntio Puéri Iésu in Templo. — The fifth joyful mystery, the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

A. The Gospel According to St. Luke 2:41-52

[41] And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, [42] And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, [43] And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. [44] And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. [45] And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him. [46] And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions. [47] And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers. [48] And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. [49] And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business? [50] And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them. [51] And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart. [52] And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium dolorosa, Orátio et Agonia Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi in Horto Gethsemani. — The first sorrowful mystery, the Prayer and Agony of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemani.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 26:36-57

[36] Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani; and he said to his disciples: Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray. [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad. [38] Then he saith to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death: stay you here, and watch with me. [39] And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. [40] And he cometh to his disciples, and findeth them asleep, and he saith to Peter: What? Could you not watch one hour with me? [41] Watch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak. [42] Again the second time, he went and prayed, saying: My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done. [43] And he cometh again and findeth them sleeping: for their eyes were heavy. [44] And leaving them, he went again: and he prayed the third time, saying the selfsame word. [45] Then he cometh to his disciples, and saith to them: Sleep ye now and take your rest; behold the hour is at hand, and the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners. [46] Rise, let us go: behold he is at hand that will betray me. [47] As he yet spoke, behold Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the ancients of the people. [48] And he that betrayed him, gave them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he, hold him fast. [49] And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said: Hail, Rabbi. And he kissed him. [50] And Jesus said to him: Friend, whereto art thou come? Then they came up, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him. [51] And behold one of them that were with Jesus, stretching forth his hand, drew out his sword: and striking the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear. [52] Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword. [53] Thinkest thou that I cannot ask my Father, and he will give me presently more than twelve legions of angels? [54] How then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that so it must be done? [55] In that same hour Jesus said to the multitudes: You are come out as it were to a robber with swords and clubs to apprehend me. I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you laid not hands on me. [56] Now all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then the disciples all leaving him, fled. [57] But they holding Jesus led him to Caiphas the high priest, where the scribes and the ancients were assembled.

B. The Gospel According to St. Luke 22:43-45

[43] And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed the longer. [44] And his sweat became as drops of blood, trickling down upon the ground. [45] And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow.

2. Secundum mysterium dolorosa, Flagellátio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second sorrowful mystery, the Scourging of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Prophecy of Isaias 53:2-5

[2] And he shall grow up as a tender plant before him, and as a root out of a thirsty ground: there is no beauty in him, nor comeliness: and we have seen him, and there was no sightliness, that we should be desirous of him: [3] Despised, and the most abject of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with infirmity: and his look was as it were hidden and despised, whereupon we esteemed him not. [4] Surely he hath borne our infirmities and carried our sorrows: and we have thought him as it were a leper, and as one struck by God and afflicted. [5] But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.

B. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 27:26

[26] Then he released to them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him unto them to be crucified.

C. The Gospel According to St. Mark 15:15

[15] And so Pilate being willing to satisfy the people, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.

D. The Gospel According to St. John 19:1

[1] Then therefore, Pilate took Jesus, and scourged him.

3. Tertium mysterium dolorosa, Coronátio Spinis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The third sorrowful mystery, the Crowning with Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 27:29-30

[29] And platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying: Hail, king of the Jews. [30] And spitting upon him, they took the reed, and struck his head.

B. The Gospel According to St. Mark 15:17-20

[17] And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon him. [18] And they began to salute him: Hail, king of the Jews. [19] And they struck his head with a reed: and they did spit on him. And bowing their knees, they adored him. [20] And after they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own garments on him, and they led him out to crucify him.

C. The Gospel According to St. John 19:2-5

[2] And the soldiers platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple garment. [3] And they came to him, and said: Hail, king of the Jews; and they gave him blows. [4] Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith to them: Behold, I bring him forth unto you, that you may know that I find no cause in him. [5] (Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he saith to them: Behold the Man.

4. Quartum mysterium dolorosa, Bajulátio Crúcis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fourth sorrowful mystery, the Carrying of the Cross by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 27:31-34

[31] And after they had mocked him, they took off the cloak from him, and put on him his own garments, and led him away to crucify him. [32] And going out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon: him they forced to take up his cross. [33] And they came to the place that is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary. [34] And they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall. And when he had tasted, he would not drink.

B. The Gospel According to St. Mark 15:20-22

[20] And after they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own garments on him, and they led him out to crucify him. [21] And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross. [22] And they bring him into the place called Golgotha, which being interpreted is, The place of Calvary.

C. The Gospel According to St. Luke 23:26-32

[26] And as they led him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country; and they laid the cross on him to carry after Jesus. [27] And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, who bewailed and lamented him. [28] But Jesus turning to them, said: Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not over me; but weep for yourselves, and for your children. [29] For behold, the days shall come, wherein they will say: Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that have not borne, and the paps that have not given suck. [30] Then shall they begin to say to the mountains: Fall upon us; and to the hills: Cover us. [31] For if in the green wood they do these things, what shall be done in the dry? [32] And there were also two other malefactors led with him to be put to death.

D. The Gospel According to St. John 19:16-17

[16] Then therefore he delivered him to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him forth. [17] And bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew Golgotha.

5. Quintum mysterium dolorosa, Crucifíxio et Mors Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The fifth sorrowful mystery, the Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 27: 34-56

[34] And they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall. And when he had tasted, he would not drink. [35] And after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: They divided my garments among them; and upon my vesture they cast lots. [36] And they sat and watched him. [37] And they put over his head his cause written: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. [38] Then were crucified with him two thieves: one on the right hand, and one on the left. [39] And they that passed by, blasphemed him, wagging their heads, [40] And saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God, and in three days dost rebuild it: save thy own self: if thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. [41] In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and ancients, mocking, said: [42] He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. [43] He trusted in God; let him now deliver him if he will have him; for he said: I am the Son of God. [44] And the selfsame thing the thieves also, that were crucified with him, reproached him with. [45] Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole earth, until the ninth hour. [46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [47] And some that stood there and heard, said: This man calleth Elias. [48] And immediately one of them running took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar; and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. [49] And the others said: Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to deliver him. [50] And Jesus again crying with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. [51] And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top even to the bottom, and the earth quaked, and the rocks were rent. [52] And the graves were opened: and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose, [53] And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, came into the holy city, and appeared to many. [54] Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God. [55] And there were there many women afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: [56] Among whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

B. The Gospel According to St. Mark 15:23-41

[23] And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh; but he took it not. [24] And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. [25] And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. [26] And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS. [27] And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. [28] And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith: And with the wicked he was reputed. [29] And they that passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God, and in three days buildest it up again; [30] Save thyself, coming down from the cross. [31] In like manner also the chief priests mocking, said with the scribes one to another: He saved others; himself he cannot save. [32] Let Christ the king of Israel come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. [33] And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole earth until the ninth hour. [34] And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eloi, Eloi, lamma sabacthani? Which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [35] And some of the standers by hearing, said: Behold he calleth Elias. [36] And one running and filling a sponge with vinegar, and putting it upon a reed, gave him to drink, saying: Stay, let us see if Elias come to take him down. [37] And Jesus having cried out with a loud voice, gave up the ghost. [38] And the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top to the bottom. [39] And the centurion who stood over against him, seeing that crying out in this manner he had given up the ghost, said: Indeed this man was the son of God. [40] And there were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joseph, and Salome: [41] Who also when he was in Galilee followed him, and ministered to him, and many other women that came up with him to Jerusalem.

Note of Verse 25, “The third hour”: The ancient account divided the day into four parts, which were named from the hour from which they began; the first, third, sixth, and ninth hour. Our Lord was crucified a little before noon; before the third hour had quite expired; but when the sixth hour was near at hand.

C. The Gospel According to St. Luke 23:33-49

[33] And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him there; and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. [34] And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots. [35] And the people stood beholding, and the rulers with them derided him, saying: He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the elect of God. [36] And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, [37] And saying: If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. [38] And there was also a superscription written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. [39] And one of those robbers who were hanged, blasphemed him, saying: If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. [40] But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing thou art condemned under the same condemnation? [41] And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done no evil. [42] And he said to Jesus: Lord, remember me when thou shalt come into thy kingdom. [43] And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise. [44] And it was almost the sixth hour; and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. [45] And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. [46] And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost. [47] Now the centurion, seeing what was done, glorified God, saying: Indeed this was a just man. [48] And all the multitude of them that were come together to that sight, and saw the things that were done, returned striking their breasts. [49] And all his acquaintance, and the women that had followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

Note on Verse 43, “In paradise”: That is, in the happy state of rest, joy, and peace everlasting. Christ was pleased, by a special privilege, to reward the faith and confession of the penitent thief, with a full discharge of all his sins, both as to the guilt and punishment; and to introduce him immediately after death into the happy society of the saints, whose limbo, that is, the place of their confinement, was now made a paradise by our Lord's going thither.

D. The Gospel According to St. John 19:18-37

[18] Where they crucified him, and with him two others, one on each side, and Jesus in the midst. [19] And Pilate wrote a title also, and he put it upon the cross. And the writing was: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. [20] This title therefore many of the Jews did read: because the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin. [21] Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate: Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am the King of the Jews. [22] Pilate answered: What I have written, I have written. [23] The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified him, took his garments, (and they made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. [24] They said then one to another: Let us not cut it, but let us cast lots for it, whose it shall be; that the scripture might be fulfilled, saying: They have parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture they have cast lots. And the soldiers indeed did these things. [25] Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalen. [26] When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. [27] After that, he saith to the disciple: Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own. [28] Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst. [29] Now there was a vessel set there full of vinegar. And they, putting a sponge full of vinegar and hyssop, put it to his mouth. [30] Jesus therefore, when he had taken the vinegar, said: It is consummated. And bowing his head, he gave up the ghost. [31] Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. [32] The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him. [33] But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. [34] But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water. [35] And he that saw it, hath given testimony, and his testimony is true. And he knoweth that he saith true; that you also may believe. [36] For these things were done, that the scripture might be fulfilled: You shall not break a bone of him. [37] And again another scripture saith: They shall look on him whom they pierced.

THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

1. Primum mysterium gloriosa, Resurréctio Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi a Mórtuis. — The first glorious mystery, the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ from Death.

A. The Gospel According to St. Matthew 28:1-10

[1] And in the end of the sabbath, when it began to dawn towards the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalen and the other Mary, to see the sepulchre. [2] And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. [3] And his countenance was as lightning, and his raiment as snow. [4] And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror, and became as dead men. [5] And the angel answering, said to the women: Fear not you; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. [6] He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. [7] And going quickly, tell ye his disciples that he is risen: and behold he will go before you into Galilee; there you shall see him. Lo, I have foretold it to you. [8] And they went out quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy, running to tell his disciples. [9] And behold Jesus met them, saying: All hail. But they came up and took hold of his feet, and adored him. [10] Then Jesus said to them: Fear not. Go, tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, there they shall see me.

B. The Gospel According to St. Mark 16:1-9

[1] And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought sweet spices, that coming, they might anoint Jesus. [2] And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they come to the sepulchre, the sun being now risen. [3] And they said one to another: Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre? [4] And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great. [5] And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe: and they were astonished. [6] Who saith to them: Be not affrighted; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: he is risen, he is not here, behold the place where they laid him. [7] But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee; there you shall see him, as he told you. [8] But they going out, fled from the sepulchre. For a trembling and fear had seized them: and they said nothing to any man; for they were afraid. [9] But he rising early the first day of the week, appeared first to Mary Magdalen, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

Note on Verse 2, “The sun being now risen”: They set out before it was light, to go to the sepulchre; but the sun was risen when they arrived there. Or, figuratively, the sun here spoken of is the sun of justice, Christ Jesus our Lord, who was risen before their coming.

C. The Gospel According to St. Luke 24:1-12

[1] And on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared. [2] And they found the stone rolled back from the sepulchre. [3] And going in, they found not the body of the Lord Jesus. [4] And it came to pass, as they were astonished in their mind at this, behold, two men stood by them, in shining apparel. [5] And as they were afraid, and bowed down their countenance towards the ground, they said unto them: Why seek you the living with the dead? [6] He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke unto you, when he was in Galilee, [7] Saying: The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. [8] And they remembered his words. [9] And going back from the sepulchre, they told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest. [10] And it was Mary Magdalen, and Joanna, and Mary of James, and the other women that were with them, who told these things to the apostles. [11] And these words seemed to them as idle tales; and they did not believe them. [12] But Peter rising up, ran to the sepulchre, and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths laid by themselves; and went away wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

D. The Gospel According to St. John 20:1-18

[1] And on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen cometh early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre; and she saw the stone taken away from the sepulchre. [2] She ran, therefore, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and saith to them: They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. [3] Peter therefore went out, and that other disciple, and they came to the sepulchre. [4] And they both ran together, and that other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. [5] And when he stooped down, he saw the linen cloths lying; but yet he went not in. [6] Then cometh Simon Peter, following him, and went into the sepulchre, and saw the linen cloths lying, [7] And the napkin that had been about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but apart, wrapped up into one place. [8] Then that other disciple also went in, who came first to the sepulchre: and he saw, and believed. [9] For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. [10] The disciples therefore departed again to their home. [11] But Mary stood at the sepulchre without, weeping. Now as she was weeping, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, [12] And she saw two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid. [13] They say to her: Woman, why weepest thou? She saith to them: Because they have taken away my Lord; and I know not where they have laid him. [14] When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing; and she knew not that it was Jesus. [15] Jesus saith to her: Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, thinking it was the gardener, saith to him: Sir, if thou hast taken him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. [16] Jesus saith to her: Mary. She turning, saith to him: Rabboni (which is to say, Master). [17] Jesus saith to her: Do not touch me, for I am not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brethren, and say to them: I ascend to my Father and to your Father, to my God and your God. [18] Mary Magdalen cometh, and telleth the disciples: I have seen the Lord, and these things he said to me.

2. Secundum mysterium gloriosa, Ascénsio in Cáelis Dómini Nostri Iésu Christi. — The second glorious mystery, the Ascension into Heaven of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

A. The Gospel According to St. Mark 16:19

[19] And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God.

B. The Gospel According to St. Luke 24:46-53

[46] And he said to them: Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead, the third day: [47] And that penance and remission of sins should be preached in his name, unto all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. [48] And you are witnesses of these things. [49] And I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay you in the city till you be endued with power from on high. [50] And he led them out as far as Bethania: and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. [51] And it came to pass, whilst he blessed them, he departed from them, and was carried up to heaven. [52] And they adoring went back into Jerusalem with great joy. [53] And they were always in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

C. The Acts of the Apostles 1:6-9

[6] They therefore who were come together, asked him, saying: Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? [7] But he said to them: It is not for you to know the times or moments, which the Father hath put in his own power: [8] But you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and you shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the uttermost part of the earth. [9] And when he had said these things, while they looked on, he was raised up: and a cloud received him out of their sight.

3. Tertium mysterium gloriosa, Advéntus Spíritus Sancti in Discípulos et Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. — The third glorious mystery, the Coming of the Holy Ghost into the Disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary

A. The Acts of the Apostles 2:1-12

[1] And when the days of the Pentecost were accomplished, they were all together in one place: [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them: [4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with diverse tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak. [5] Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. [6] And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue. [7] And they were all amazed, and wondered, saying: Behold, are not all these, that speak, Galileans? [8] And how have we heard, every man our own tongue wherein we were born? [9] Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10] Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, [11] Jews also, and proselytes, Cretes, and Arabians: we have heard them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God. [12] And they were all astonished, and wondered, saying one to another: What meaneth this?

4. Quartum mysterium gloriosa, Assúmptio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis ad Cáelum. — The fourth glorious mystery, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Heaven.

A. The Book of Judith 15:10

[10] And when she was come out to him, they all blessed her with one voice, saying: Thou art the glory of Jerusalem, thou art the joy of Israel, thou art the honour of our people:

5. Quintum mysterium gloriosa, Coronátio Beátæ Maríæ Vírginis in Cáelis. — The fifth glorious mystery, the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven.

A. The Apocalypse of St. John (The Book of Revelation) 12:1-2

[1] And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars: [2] And being with child, she cried travailing in birth, and was in pain to be delivered.

Per Rosarium ad Jesum.

Per Mariam ad Jesum, per Rosarium ad Calvarium.

Per Crucem ad Lucem.

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