The Rosary

The steps to praying the Rosary are:

1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed”
2. Say the “Our Father”
3. Say three “Hail Marys” for Faith, Hope, and Charity
4. Say the “Glory Be”
5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the “Our Father”
6. Say ten “Hail Marys” while meditating on the Mystery
7. Say the “Glory Be” (Optional: Say the “O My Jesus” prayer requested by Mary at Fatima)
8. Announce the Next Mystery; then say the “Our Father” and repeat these steps (6 through 8) as you continue through the remaining Mysteries.
9. Say the closing prayers: the “Hail Holy Queen” and “Final Prayer”
10. Make the “Sign of the Cross”

Monday         JOYFUL
Tuesday        SORROWFUL
Wednesday      GLORIOUS
Thursday       LUMINOUS
Friday         SORROWFUL
Saturday       JOYFUL
Sundays of Advent and Christmas  JOYFUL
Sundays of Lent  SORROWFUL
Other Sundays  GLORIOUS