Prayers

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
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.

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

(A traditional version)

or:

My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong
and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance,
to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In his name, my God, have mercy.

(from the Rite of Penance)

or:

Lord Jesus, Son of God,
have mercy on me, a sinner.

(from the Rite of Penance)

Act of Faith

O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because you have revealed them who are eternal truth and wisdom, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. In this faith I intend to live and die. Amen

Act of Hope

O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of all my sins and after life here to gain eternal happiness because you have promised it who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful. In this hope I intend to live and die. Amen.

Act of Love

O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of all my love. In this love I intend to live and die. Amen.

Catholics have been praying the Angelus for many centuries as a way to reflect on the Incarnation of Christ at the Annunciation, which is that profoundly holy moment in which the Angel Gabriel announced God’s invitation for Mary to be the mother of the Messiah. The prayer is a set of three antiphons — each followed by the Hail Mary prayer — that recall distinct moments in the Incarnation of Jesus, and it can be prayed alone or with others at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm every day. However, during the Easter season (including Pentecost), the Angelus is replaced by the Regina Coeli prayer, which invites us to rejoice together with Mary for the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus.

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary. . .

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done to me according to thy word. Hail Mary. . .

V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary. . .

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

V. Let us pray.
R. Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me.

Within Thy Wounds, hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.

From the malignant enemy, defend me.

In the hour of my death, call me,

And bid me come to Thee.

That with Thy saints, I may praise Thee.

Forever and ever. Amen.

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

Opening Prayers (optional)

(Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1319)

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.

Repeat three times:

(Diary, 84)

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in you!

Our Father

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

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
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.

For each of the five decades

On each "Our Father" bead of the rosary, pray:
V. Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
R. in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On each of the 10 "Hail Mary" beads, pray:
V. For the sake of his sorrowful Passion,
R. have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Conclusion

Repeat three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Closing Prayer (optional)

(Diary, 950)

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. Amen.

Or:

(Roman Missal, Votive Mass of the Mercy of God)

O God, whose mercies are without number and whose treasure of goodness is infinite, graciously increase the faith of the people consecrated to you, that all may grasp and rightly understand by whose love they have been created, through whose Blood they have been redeemed, and by whose Spirit they have been reborn. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit: Fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray: O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit instructs the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Use this Daily Virtue Renewal (DVR) to learn from yesterday and to prepare for striving to live virtuously today. This can be done privately or in conversation with others on the phone or in-person. If you don't know who to talk to, contact ARMOR and we'll reach out to you as soon as possible.

1. Start with the Sign of the Cross and the Hail Mary prayer.

2. Are you willing to surrender your will and to cooperate with the grace of God to grow in virtue today?

3. What are you feeling and why?

4. What struggles and fruits did you experience in striving to grow in virtue yesterday?

5. What challenges might you experience in striving to grow in virtue today, and how do you plan to respond?

6. What are you grateful for?

7. Pray the Lord’s Prayer and finish with the Sign of the Cross.

Blessed be God.

Blessed be his holy Name. 

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.

Blessed be the name of Jesus.

Blessed be his most Sacred Heart.

Blessed be his most Precious Blood.

Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the altar.

Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.

Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.

Blessed be her glorious Assumption.

Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.

Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. 

Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.

Pray the Examen to review your day before bedtime. This outline of the examen was excerpted from The Examen Prayer and is based on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s presentation of it in his Spiritual Exercises. It is intended to be used as a practical tool in praying the examen on a nightly basis.

Transition: I become aware of the love with which God looks upon me as I begin this examen.

1. Gratitude. I note the gifts that God‘s love has given me this day, and I give thanks to God for them.

2. Petition. God, I ask you for insight and strength to make this examen a work of grace, fruitful beyond my human capacity alone.

3. Review. With my God, I review the day. I look for the stirrings in my heart and the thoughts that God has given me this day. I look also for those that have not been of God. I review my choices in response to both, and throughout the day in general.

4. Forgiveness. God, I ask you for healing, forgiveness, and removal of my heart’s burdens with love and respect for me.

5. Renewal. I look to the following day and, with God, plan concretely how to live it in accord with God‘s love and desire for my life.

Transition: Aware of God‘s presence with me, I prayerfully conclude the examen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,

our life, our sweetness and our hope.

To thee do we cry, 

poor banished children of Eve.

To thee do we send up our sighs,

mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate,

thine eyes of mercy toward us,

and after this our exile

show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving,

O sweet Virgin Mary.

Latin:

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae,

vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.

ad te clamamus

exsules filii Evae,

ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes

in hac lacrimarum valle.

Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos

misericordes oculos ad nos converte;

et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,

nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.

O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.

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.

Latin for "Divine Reading", Lectio Divina is an ancient technique of slow, contemplative prayer with the Scriptures as a means of union with God and His Word. Prepare for Lectio Divina by quieting the mind and body without distractions before continuing with these steps:

1. Lectio (Reading) - Read a Scripture passage slowly, and listen carefully for a word or phrase that the Holy Spirit is bringing to your attention.

2. Meditatio (Meditation) - Read the passage again and reflect on that word or phrase, listening and meditating on what God is saying to you.

3. Oratio (Prayer) - Read the passage a third time, and respond by praying (maybe also journaling) with gratitude in conversation with God.

4. Contemplatio (Contemplation) - Read the passage one last time, then spend a few minutes being still in silence.

Lord have mercy on me, Christ have mercy on me.
Lord have mercy on me, Christ hear me, Christ graciously hear me.
God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on me.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have mercy on me.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on me.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on me.
Mary, Most Pure, Pray for me.
Joseph, Most Chaste, Pray for me.
Jesus, Burning Fire of Love, Heal and restore me.

From the lie that I am not good, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I am not wanted, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I am not chosen, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I alone am responsible for my healing and freedom, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I alone am responsible for my holiness, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I am alone in the battle for purity, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the lie that I have not been forgiven by You, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the temptation to grasp at others to fill my heart, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the temptations toward masturbation and pornography, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the temptation to run and hide from Your loving gaze, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the temptation to use and objectify others, Deliver me, Jesus.
From any resentment toward the Father's plan for sexuality, Deliver me, Jesus.
From any resentment toward my own body, Deliver me, Jesus.
From any rejection of the gift of my masculinity/femininity, Deliver me, Jesus.
From all forms of violence against my own dignity and the dignity of others, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the sting of my past mistakes for which I’ve been forgiven, Deliver me, Jesus.

That I may reject affections for all sexual sin and every temptation to impurity, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may resist any shame that leads me to shut You out of my heart, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may believe that my sexual desire is inherently good and a gift from You, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may embrace the call to authentic love and all of its demands, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may embrace and safeguard authentic love and life in every sincere gift of myself, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may embrace the joys and crosses of my current state in life, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may seek to be a sincere gift to everyone I encounter, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may bring all of my struggles with chastity to the foot of the cross, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may more fully receive and embrace the gift of my masculinity/femininity, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may have the courage to defend the dignity of my brothers and sisters and speak truth over their lives, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may have pure sight to see myself and others as You see them, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may have the grace to wonder at the gift of Your creation, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may trust in Your goodness and trust in Your plan for my life, Please help me, Jesus.
That I may come to know and accept that You alone can fulfill the deepest desires of my heart, Please help me, Jesus.

Closing Prayer:

Lord, Jesus Christ, you promise me that your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Help me to embrace the call to love in your image and, in doing so, to experience the freedom of being a child of God. I ask all of this through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Chaste Heart of Joseph. Amen.

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Author: Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val y Zulueta

O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, O Jesus.

From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, O Jesus.

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That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be praised and I go unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

From the belief that I have to earn Your love

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear that I am unlovable

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the false security that I have what it takes

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute

Deliver me, Jesus.

From all suspicion of Your words and promises

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You

Deliver me, Jesus.

From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will

Deliver me, Jesus.

From anxiety about the future

Deliver me, Jesus.

From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past

Deliver me, Jesus.

From restless self-seeking in the present moment

Deliver me, Jesus.

From disbelief in Your love and presence

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being asked to give more than I have

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth

Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of what love demands

Deliver me, Jesus.

From discouragement

Deliver me, Jesus.

That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me

Jesus, I trust in You.

That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me

Jesus, I trust in You.

That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You are with me in my suffering

Jesus, I trust in You.

That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church

Jesus, I trust in You.

That Your plan is better than anything else

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked

Jesus, I trust in You.

That my life is a gift

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You will teach me to trust You

Jesus, I trust in You.

That You are my Lord and my God

Jesus, I trust in You.

That I am Your beloved one

Jesus, I trust in You.

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As stated by the USCCB, "the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer."  Use the complete 4-volume set or use a website like DivineOffice.org.

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.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all the apostles of prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

I believe in one God,

the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation

he came down from heaven,

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

he suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016), the former chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who claims to have performed over 70,000 exorcisms from 1986 to 2010, lists this prayer in his book, An Exorcist Tells His Story, as one of the prayers to help combat evil. However, Fr. Amorth and many other priests have stressed that the number one protection from evil are the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist.

Spirit of our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Most Holy Trinity, Immaculate Virgin Mary, angels, archangels, and saints of heaven, descend upon me. Please purify me, Lord, mold me, fill me with yourself, use me.

Banish all the forces of evil from me, destroy them, vanish them, so that I can be healthy and do good deeds.

Banish from me all spells, witchcraft, black magic, malefice, ties, maledictions, and the evil eye; diabolic infestations, oppressions, possessions; all that is evil and sinful, jealously, perfidy, envy; physical, psychological, moral, spiritual, diabolical aliments.

Burn all these evils in hell, that they may never again touch me or any other creature in the entire world.

I command and bid all the power who molest me - by the power of God all powerful, in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, through the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary - to leave me forever, and to be consigned into the everlasting hell, where they will be bound by Saint Michael the archangel, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, our guardian angels, and where they will be crushed under the heel of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.  Amen.

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016), the former chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who claims to have performed over 70,000 exorcisms from 1986 to 2010, lists this prayer in his book, An Exorcist Tells His Story, as one of the prayers to help combat evil. However, Fr. Amorth and many other priests have stressed that the number one protection from evil are the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist.

My Lord, you are all-powerful, you are God, you are Father. We beg you through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one. All saints of heaven, come to our aid.

From anxiety, sadness and obsessions, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From hatred, fornication, envy, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every thought of suicide and abortion, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every form of sinful sexuality, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every division in our family and every harmful friendship, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every sort of spell, malefice, witchcraft, and every form of the occult, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

Lord, you who said, "I leave you peace, my peace I give you," grant that, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may be liberated from every evil spell and enjoy your peace always, in the name of Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

Fr. Gabriele Amorth (1925-2016), the former chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who claims to have performed over 70,000 exorcisms from 1986 to 2010, lists this prayer in his book, An Exorcist Tells His Story, as one of the prayers to help combat evil. However, Fr. Amorth and many other priests have stressed that the number one protection from evil are the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist.

Lord Jesus, You came to heal our wounded and troubled hearts. I beg You to heal the torments that cause anxiety in my heart; I beg You, in a particular way, to heal all who are the cause of sin. I beg You to come into my life and heal me of the psychological harms that struck me in my early years and from the injuries that they caused through my life.

Lord Jesus, You know my burdens. I lay them all on Your Good Shepherd’s Heart. I beseech You – by the merits of the great, open wound in Your heart-to heal the small wounds that are in mine. Heal the pain of my memories, so that nothing that has happened to me will cause me to remain in pain and anguish, filled with anxiety.

Heal, O Lord, all those wounds that have been the cause of all the evil that is rooted in my life. I want to forgive all those who have offended me. Look to those inner sores that make me unable to forgive. You Who came to forgive the afflicted of heart, please, heal my own heart.

Heal, my Lord Jesus, those intimate wounds that cause me physical illness. I offer You my heart. Accept it, Lord, purify it and give me the sentiments of Your Divine Heart. Help me to be meek and humble.

Heal me, O Lord, from the pain caused by the death of my loved ones, which is oppressing me. Grant me to regain peace and joy in the knowledge that You are the Resurrection and the Life. Make me an authentic witness to Your Resurrection, Your victory over sin and death, Your living presence among us. Amen.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen.

St. Thomas Aquinas composed and recited this prayer for help in acquiring the virtues.

O God, all-powerful and all-knowing, without beginning and without end, You Who are the source, the sustainer, and the rewarder of all virtues, Grant that I may abide on the firm ground of faith, be sheltered by an impregnable shield of hope, and be adorned in the bridal garment of charity.

Grant that I may through justice be subject to You, through prudence avoid the beguilements of the devil, through temperance exercise restraint, and through fortitude endure adversity with patience. Grant that whatever good things I have, I may share generously with those who have not and that whatever good things I do not have, I may request humbly from those who do.

Grant that I may judge rightly the evil of the wrongs I have done and bear calmly the punishments I have brought upon myself, and that I may never envy my neighbor’s possessions and ever give thanks for Your good things.

Grant that I may always observe modesty in the way I dress, the way I walk, and the gestures I use, restrain my tongue from frivolous talk, prevent my feet from leading me astray, keep my eyes from wandering glances, shelter my ears from rumors, lower my gaze in humility, lift my mind to thoughts of heaven, contemn all that will pass away, and love You only.

Grant that I may subdue my flesh and cleanse my conscience, honor the saints and praise You worthily, advance in goodness and end a life of good works with a holy death. Plant deep in me, Lord, all the virtues, that I might be devout in divine matters, discerning in human affairs, and burdensome to no one in fulfilling my own bodily needs.

Grant to me, Lord, fervent contrition, pure confession, and complete reparation. Order me inwardly through a good life, that I might do what is right and what will be meritorious for me and a good example for others.

Grant that I may never crave to do things impulsively, nor disdain to do what is burdensome, lest I begin things before I should or abandon them before finishing.

Amen.

Behold, O good and loving Jesus,

that I cast myself on my knees before you

and, with the greatest fervor of spirit,

I pray and beseech you to instill into my heart

ardent sentiments of faith, hope and charity,

with true repentance for my sins

and a most firm purpose of amendment.

With deep affection and sorrow

I ponder intimately

and contemplate in my mind your five wounds,

having before my eyes what the prophet David

had already put in your mouth about yourself, O good Jesus:

They have pierced my hands and my feet;

they have numbered all my bones (Ps 22:17-18).

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

(A traditional version)

or:

O most faithful companion, whom God has appointed to watch over me, my guide and protector, ever at my side, what thanks can I offer you for your love, your constancy, and your innumerable benefits? You watch over me in sleep, you console me in sorrow, you raise me when I fall, you ward off dangers, you prepare me for the future, you withdraw me from sin, you urge me to good, you move me to do penance, and reconcile me with my God. Already, perhaps, I should have been thrust into hell, but you by your prayers have averted from me the dreadful wrath of God. Desert me not, then, I beseech you; encourage me in adversity, restrain me in prosperity, protect me in dangers, and assist me in temptations, lest at any time I yield to them. Offer to the Divine Majesty all my prayers and sighs and works, and obtain for me the grace to die in the friendship of God, and so to enter into eternal life.
Amen.

In 1742, Pope Benedict XIV asked that the Regina Coeli be prayed in place of the Angelus prayer during the liturgical season of Easter to rejoice together with Mary for the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus. Catholics have been praying the Angelus for many centuries as a way to reflect on the Incarnation of Christ at the Annunciation, and it can be prayed alone or with others at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm every day.

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.

For he, whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.

Has risen as he said, alleluia.

Pray for us to God, alleluia.

V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.

R. For the Lord is truly risen, alleluia.

V. Let us pray.

R. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.

2. Pray the Apostles’ Creed while holding the Crucifix.

Leader: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; 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.

All: 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.

3. Pray The Lord’s Prayer on the first bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

4. Pray The Hail Mary on the next 3 beads “for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.” 

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

5. Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

6. For the 5 decades, announce the mystery and lead the prayers.

First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation

“And when the angel had come to her, he said, ‘Hail full of grace, the Lord is with you.’” (Luke 1:28)

Fruit of the Mystery: Humility

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

“Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’” (Luke 1:41-42)

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Third Joyful Mystery: The Birth of Jesus

“She gave birth to her firstborn Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7)

Fruit of the Mystery: Poverty in Spirit

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

“When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, ‘Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord.’” (Luke 2:22-23)

Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fifth Joyful Mystery: Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple

“After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (Luke 2:46)

Fruit of the Mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

7. Pray The Salve Regina after the last decade.

All: 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.

8. Pray the closing prayer.

Leader: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Leader: Let us pray.

All: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating upon the mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

9. Pray the Memorare.

All: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.  Amen.

10. Pray the St. Joseph Prayer.

All: To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

11. Pray “for the intentions of the Holy Father.”

Leader: Our Father… All: Give us this day…

Leader: Hail Mary… All: Holy Mary…

Leader: Glory Be… All: …as it was in the beginning…

12. Pray for the souls in Purgatory.

Leader: For the souls in Purgatory, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

All: …let perpetual light shine upon them, and may they rest in peace. Amen.

13. Pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer.

All: St. 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

14. Make the Sign of the Cross.

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.

2. Pray the Apostles’ Creed while holding the Crucifix.

Leader: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; 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.

All: 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.

3. Pray The Lord’s Prayer on the first bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

4. Pray The Hail Mary on the next 3 beads “for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.” 

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

5. Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

6. For the 5 decades, announce the mystery and lead the prayers.

First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

“He was in such agony and He prayed so fervently that His sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. When He rose from prayer and returned to His disciples, He found them sleeping from grief.” (Luke 22:44-45)

Fruit of the Mystery: Sorrow for Sin

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

“Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him scourged.” (John 19:1)

Fruit of the Mystery: Purity

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Third Sorrowful Mystery: Crowning with Thorns

“They stripped off His clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about Him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on His head, and a reed in His right hand.” (Matthew 27:28-29)

Fruit of the Mystery: Courage

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Carrying of the Cross

“And carrying the cross Himself, He went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha.” (John 19:17)

Fruit of the Mystery: Patience

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion

“Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit’; and when He had said this He breathed His last.” (Luke 23:46)

Fruit of the Mystery: Perseverance

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

7. Pray The Salve Regina after the last decade.

All: 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.

8. Pray the closing prayer.

Leader: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Leader: Let us pray.

All: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating upon the mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

9. Pray the Memorare.

All: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.  Amen.

10. Pray the St. Joseph Prayer.

All: To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

11. Pray “for the intentions of the Holy Father.”

Leader: Our Father… All: Give us this day…

Leader: Hail Mary… All: Holy Mary…

Leader: Glory Be… All: …as it was in the beginning…

12. Pray for the souls in Purgatory.

Leader: For the souls in Purgatory, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

All: …let perpetual light shine upon them, and may they rest in peace. Amen.

13. Pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer.

All: St. 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

14. Make the Sign of the Cross.

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.

2. Pray the Apostles’ Creed while holding the Crucifix.

Leader: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; 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.

All: 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.

3. Pray The Lord’s Prayer on the first bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

4. Pray The Hail Mary on the next 3 beads “for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.” 

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

5. Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

6. For the 5 decades, announce the mystery and lead the prayers.

First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection

“’Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; He is not here. Behold the place where they laid Him.’” (Mark 16:6)

Fruit of the Mystery: Faith

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension

“So then Jesus, after He spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took His seat at the right hand of God.” (Mark 16:19)

Fruit of the Mystery: Hope

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Third Glorious Mystery: Descent of the Holy Spirit

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” (Acts 2:4)

Fruit of the Mystery: Love of God

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption

“’You are the glory of Jerusalem! …You are the great boast of our nation! …You have done good things for Israel, and God is pleased with them. May the Almighty Lord bless you forever!’” (Judith 15:9-10)

Fruit of the Mystery: Grace of a Happy Death

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fifth Glorious Mystery: The Coronation

“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.” (Revelation 12:1)

Fruit of the Mystery: Trust in Mary's Intercession

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

7. Pray The Salve Regina after the last decade.

All: 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.

8. Pray the closing prayer.

Leader: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Leader: Let us pray.

All: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating upon the mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

9. Pray the Memorare.

All: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.  Amen.

10. Pray the St. Joseph Prayer.

All: To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

11. Pray “for the intentions of the Holy Father.”

Leader: Our Father… All: Give us this day…

Leader: Hail Mary… All: Holy Mary…

Leader: Glory Be… All: …as it was in the beginning…

12. Pray for the souls in Purgatory.

Leader: For the souls in Purgatory, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

All: …let perpetual light shine upon them, and may they rest in peace. Amen.

13. Pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer.

All: St. 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

14. Make the Sign of the Cross.

1. Make the Sign of the Cross.

2. Pray the Apostles’ Creed while holding the Crucifix.

Leader: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; 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.

All: 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.

3. Pray The Lord’s Prayer on the first bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

4. Pray The Hail Mary on the next 3 beads “for an increase in the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.” 

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

5. Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

6. For the 5 decades, announce the mystery and lead the prayers.

First Luminous Mystery: Baptism of Jesus

“After Jesus was baptized, …the heavens were opened [for Him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon Him. And a voice from the heavens, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’” (Matthew 3:16-17)

Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Second Luminous Mystery: Wedding at Cana

“His mother said to the servers, ‘Do whatever He tells you.’ …Jesus told them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ So they filled them to the brim.” (John 2:5-7)

Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Third Luminous Mystery: Proclaiming the Kingdom

“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.” (Matthew 10:7-8)

Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and Trust in God

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fourth Luminous Mystery: Transfiguration

“While He was praying His face changed in appearance and His clothing became dazzling white. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is My chosen Son; listen to Him.’” (Luke 9:29,35)

Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

Fifth Luminous Mystery: Institution of the Eucharist

“Then He took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body, which will be given for you…’ And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood.’” (Luke 22:19-20)

Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration

Pray The Our Father. (1st bead)

Leader: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. 

All: 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.

Pray The Hail Mary. (next 10 beads)

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

All: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Pray The Glory Be.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

All: …as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Pray The Fatima Prayer.

Leader: O my Jesus…

All: …forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

7. Pray The Salve Regina after the last decade.

All: 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.

8. Pray the closing prayer.

Leader: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Leader: Let us pray.

All: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating upon the mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

9. Pray the Memorare.

All: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.  Amen.

10. Pray the St. Joseph Prayer.

All: To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

11. Pray “for the intentions of the Holy Father.”

Leader: Our Father… All: Give us this day…

Leader: Hail Mary… All: Holy Mary…

Leader: Glory Be… All: …as it was in the beginning…

12. Pray for the souls in Purgatory.

Leader: For the souls in Purgatory, eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

All: …let perpetual light shine upon them, and may they rest in peace. Amen.

13. Pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer.

All: St. 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.  Amen.

14. Make the Sign of the Cross.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

The Holy Cross be my light, May the dragon never be my guide. Get away, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil, Drink the poison yourself!

St. 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, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

According to tradition, St. Patrick wrote this prayer in 433 A.D. for divine protection before successfully converting the Irish King Leoghaire and his subjects from paganism to Christianity. (The term breastplate refers to a piece of armor worn in battle.)

I arise today 

Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,

Through belief in the Threeness,

Through confession of the Oneness

of the Creator of creation.

I arise today

Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,

Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,

Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,

Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom.

I arise today

Through the strength of the love of cherubim,

In the obedience of angels,

In the service of archangels,

In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,

In the prayers of patriarchs,

In the predictions of prophets,

In the preaching of apostles,

In the faith of confessors,

In the innocence of holy virgins,

In the deeds of righteous men.

I arise today, through

The strength of heaven,

The light of the sun,

The radiance of the moon,

The splendor of fire,

The speed of lightning,

The swiftness of wind,

The depth of the sea,

The stability of the earth,

The firmness of rock.

I arise today, through

God's strength to pilot me,

God's might to uphold me,

God's wisdom to guide me,

God's eye to look before me,

God's ear to hear me,

God's word to speak for me,

God's hand to guard me,

God's shield to protect me,

God's host to save me

From snares of devils,

From temptation of vices,

From everyone who shall wish me ill,

afar and near.

I summon today

All these powers between me and those evils,

Against every cruel and merciless power

that may oppose my body and soul,

Against incantations of false prophets,

Against black laws of pagandom,

Against false laws of heretics,

Against craft of idolatry,

Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,

Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul;

Christ to shield me today

Against poison, against burning,

Against drowning, against wounding,

So that there may come to me an abundance of reward.

Christ with me,

Christ before me,

Christ behind me,

Christ in me,

Christ beneath me,

Christ above me,

Christ on my right,

Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down,

Christ when I sit down,

Christ when I arise,

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in every eye that sees me,

Christ in every ear that hears me.

Note that people sometimes pray a shorter version of this prayer just with these 15 lines about Christ above. The conclusion follows below.

I arise today

Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,

Through belief in the Threeness,

Through confession of the Oneness

of the Creator of creation.

Servant of God Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo (1882-1970) was a Franciscan priest and spiritual director to St. Pio of Pietrelcina (aka "Padre Pio"), and he authored this surrender novena based on words that Jesus gave him.  As Jesus once said to him: “Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to Me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to Me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations.”

Day 1

Jesus to the soul: Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to Me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to Me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 2

Jesus to the soul: Surrender to Me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to Me a worried prayer asking Me to follow you and change your worry into prayer. It is against this surrender, deeply against it, to worry, to be nervous and to desire to think about the consequences of anything. It is like the confusion that children feel when they ask their mother to see to their needs, and then try to take care of those needs for themselves so that their childlike efforts get in their mother’s way. Surrender means to placidly close the eyes of the soul, to turn away from thoughts of tribulation and to put yourself in My care, so that only I act, saying, “You take care of it.”

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 3

Jesus to the soul: How many things I do when the soul, in so much spiritual and material need turns to Me, looks at Me and says to Me; “You take care of it, then close its eyes and rests.” In pain you pray for Me to act, but that I act in the way you want. You do not turn to Me; instead, you want Me to adapt to your ideas. You are not sick people who ask the doctor to cure you, but rather sick people who tell the doctor how to.

So do not act this way, but pray as I taught you in the Our Father: Hallowed be Thy Name, that is, be glorified in my need. Thy kingdom come, that is, let all that is in us and in the world be in accord with Your kingdom. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, that is, in our need, decide as You see fit for our temporal and eternal life. If you say to Me truly: Thy will be done, which is the same as saying: You take care of it. I will intervene with all My omnipotence, and I will resolve the most difficult situations.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 4

Jesus to the soul: Do you see evil growing instead of weakening? Do not worry; close your eyes and say to Me with faith: “Thy will be done, You take care of it.” I say to you that I will take care of it, and that I will intervene as does a doctor; and I will accomplish miracles when they are needed. Do you see that the sick person is getting worse? Do not be upset, but close your eyes and say, “You take care of it.” I say to you that I will take care of it, and that there is no medicine more powerful than My loving intervention. By My love, I promise this to you.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 5

Jesus to the soul: And when I must lead you on a path different from the one you see, I will prepare you; I will carry you in My arms; I will let you find yourself, like children who have fallen asleep in their mothers’ arms, on the other bank of the river. What troubles you and hurts you immensely are your reason, your thoughts and worry, and your desire at all costs to deal with what afflicts you.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 6

Jesus to the soul: You are sleepless; you want to judge everything, direct everything and see to everything and you surrender to human strength, or worse—to men themselves, trusting in their intervention; this is what hinders My words and My views. Oh how much I wish from you this surrender, to help you; and how I suffer when I see you so agitated! Satan tries to do exactly this: to agitate you and to remove you from My protection and to throw you into the jaws of human initiative. So, trust only in Me, rest in Me, surrender to Me in everything.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 7

Jesus to the soul: I perform miracles in proportion to your full surrender to Me and to your not thinking of yourselves. I sow treasure troves of graces when you are in the deepest poverty. No person of reason, no thinker, has ever performed miracles, not even among the saints. He does divine works whosoever surrenders to God. So don’t think about it anymore, because your mind is acute and for you it is very hard to see evil and to trust in Me and to not think of yourself. Do this for all your needs; do this all of you and you will see great continual silent miracles. I will take care of things; I promise this to you.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 8

Jesus to the soul: Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of My grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in Me, believing in My goodness, and I promise you by My love that if you say, “You take care of it.” I will take care of it all; I will console you, liberate you and guide you.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

Day 9

Jesus to the soul: Pray always in readiness to surrender, and you will receive from it great peace and great rewards, even when I confer on you the grace of immolation, of repentance and of love. Then what does suffering matter? It seems impossible to you?  Close your eyes and say with all your soul, “Jesus, you take care of it.”  Do not be afraid, I will take care of things and you will bless My name by humbling yourself.  A thousand prayers cannot equal one single act of surrender, remember this well. There is no novena more effective than this.

Say 10 times:  O Jesus, I surrender myself to You, take care of everything!

English

Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail;
Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son who reigns on high,
With the Holy Spirit proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty.
Amen.

Latin

Tantum ergo Sacramentum

Veneremur cernui:

Et antiquum documentum

Novo cedat ritui:

Præstet fides supplementum

Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque

Laus et jubilatio,

Salus, honor, virtus quoque

Sit et benedictio:

Procedenti ab utroque

Compar sit laudatio.

Amen.