The Rosary is made up of 'Decades'. A decade is one 'Our Father' followed by ten 'Hail Marys' and a 'Glory Be'.


Whilst it is usual to say five decades
at time, it is better to say one decade well, rather than five decades badly.


Begin with the sign of the cross. 


Pray the 'Apostles Creed' holding the crucifix and continue on the straight piece of the Rosary with one Our Father, three Hail Mary's and a Glory Be, as shown in the picture.


Then start the first decade, pray one 'Our Father' moving on the circular piece of the Rosary, continue with ten 'Hail Marys' and finish with Glory be and the Fatima Prayer.


Continue the same prayer with other four decade of the rosary and complete one full circuit of the beads. After completing the entire decades pray "Hail Holy Queen", the prayer to "St. Michael Archangel" and the 'Memorare' are very powerful prayers. 


As you say each decade think about a story in the life of Mary and Jesus. There are 20 stories to think about. Each story is called a "Mystery". Click on the below Mysteries, to recite the



1. The Joyful Mysteries                    Day: Monday & Sunday
  • The Annunciation
  • The Visitation
  • The Birth of Jesus
  • The Presentation
  • Finding of the child Jesus in the temple
2. The Mysteries of Light                  Day : Thursday
  • Christ’s Baptism in the Jordan
  • Christ’s Self Revelation at the Marriage at Cana
  • Christ’s Proclamation of the Kingdom of God with His Call to Conversion
  • Christ’s Transfiguration
  • Christ’s Institution of the Eucharist
3. The Sorrowful Mysteries               Day (Tuesday & Friday)
  • The Agony in the Garden
  • The scourging at the Pillar
  • Crowning with Thorns
  • Carrying of the Cross
  • The Crucifixion
4. The Glorious Mysteries                 Day (Wednesday & Sunday)
  • The Resurrection
  • The Ascension
  • Desent of the Holy Spirit
  • The Assumption
  • The Coronation 



The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mother

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy.  Christ, have mercy
Lord, 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, 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 undefiled pray for us
Mother more lovable,  pray for us
Mother most admirable  pray for us
Mother of good counsel, pray for us
Mother of our Creator pray for us
Mother of our Saviour, pray for us
Virgin most prudent pray for us
Virgin most venerable pray for us
Virgin most renowned pray for us
Virgin most powerful pray for us
Virgin most merciful pray for us
Virgin most faithful pray for us
Mirror of Justice pray for us
Seat of Wisdom pray for us
Cause of our joy,  pray for us
Spiritual Vessel, pray for us
Vessel of honour, pray for us
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us
Mystical rose, pray for us
Tower of David pray for us
Tower of ivory pray for us
House of gold, pray for us
Ark of the covenant, pray for us
Gate of Heaven, pray for us
Morning star, pray for us
Health of the sick pray for us
Refuge of sinners,  pray for us
Comfort of the afflicted, pray for us
Help of Christians 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 assumed into heaven pray for us
Queen of the most Holy Rosary pray for us
Queen of the Family pray for us
Queen of Peace,  pray for us
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,  spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,  Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God,  who takes away the sins of the world,  have mercy on us



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


Let us Pray
 
Lord God, give to your people the joy of continual health in mind and body. With the prayers of the Virgin Mary to help us, guide us through the sorrows of this life to eternal happiness in the life to come. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever Amen.