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A friar in a white and brown habit prays with folded hands beneath a crucifix.
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Opening

Sign of the Cross · Apostles’ Creed · Our Father · Three Hail Marys · Glory Be

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A friar in a white and brown habit prays with folded hands beneath a crucifix.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The risen Jesus in white and gold robes stands among the apostles, hands open, beneath a glowing sky.
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.
God the Father in white and gold robes opens his arms above the clouds, light streaming down on disciples below.
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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Three Hail Marys (for Faith, Hope, and Charity)

For an increase in Faith

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.

For an increase in Hope

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.

For an increase in Charity

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.
The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.

The five mysteries

All five decades follow in order on this page. Tap a mystery to open its prayers, or use the numbers above to jump.

The Annunciation — the angel Gabriel, holding white lilies, appears to Mary kneeling in prayer
First Joyful Mystery

The Annunciation

Fruit: Humility

(Luke 1:28) “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!”

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God the Father in white and gold robes opens his arms above the clouds, light streaming down on disciples below.
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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Ten Hail Marys
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.

(Repeat ten times)

The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.
Jesus in white and gold robes opens his hands in mercy, with his Sacred Heart glowing beside him.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
The Visitation — Mary and her cousin Elizabeth embrace
Second Joyful Mystery

The Visitation

Fruit: Love of Neighbor

(Luke 1:42) “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”

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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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Ten Hail Marys
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.

(Repeat ten times)

The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.
Jesus in white and gold robes opens his hands in mercy, with his Sacred Heart glowing beside him.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
The Nativity — Mary watches over the newborn Jesus in the manger as Joseph stands nearby
Third Joyful Mystery

The Nativity

Fruit: Poverty of Spirit

(Luke 2:7) “And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”

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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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Ten Hail Marys
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.

(Repeat ten times)

The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.
Jesus in white and gold robes opens his hands in mercy, with his Sacred Heart glowing beside him.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
The Presentation — Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus to the elder Simeon in the Temple
Fourth Joyful Mystery

The Presentation

Fruit: Obedience

(Luke 2:22) “And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.”

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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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Ten Hail Marys
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.

(Repeat ten times)

The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.
Jesus in white and gold robes opens his hands in mercy, with his Sacred Heart glowing beside him.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
The Finding in the Temple — the young Jesus seated among the teachers as Mary and Joseph arrive
Fifth Joyful Mystery

The Finding in the Temple

Fruit: Piety

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

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God the Father in white and gold robes opens his arms above the clouds, light streaming down on disciples below.
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.
Mary, veiled in white and gold, prays with folded hands beneath a golden halo.
Ten Hail Marys
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.

(Repeat ten times)

The Holy Trinity shown as three radiant lights joined by beams of glory above a white dove in golden clouds.
Glory Be
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.
Jesus in white and gold robes opens his hands in mercy, with his Sacred Heart glowing beside him.
Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Crowned Mary in white and gold stands on a golden globe among clouds, surrounded by angels holding lilies.
After the fifth decade

Closing

Hail Holy Queen · Final Prayer · St. Michael Prayer · Sign of the Cross

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Crowned Mary in white and gold stands on a golden globe among clouds, surrounded by angels holding lilies.
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy 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.

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

The risen Jesus in white and gold robes stands among the apostles, hands open, beneath a glowing sky.
Final Prayer

Let us pray.

O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these 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.
St. Michael the Archangel in white and gold armor, sword in hand, stands over a defeated dragon.
St. Michael Prayer (optional but traditional)
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
A friar in a white and brown habit prays with folded hands beneath a crucifix.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.