Rosary for Life - Sorrowful Mysteries
Let us pray together
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit........
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead, on the third day He rose again He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, from whence He shall 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.
We say one One Our Father for the intentions of out Holy Father Pope Benedict XV1
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.
Three hail Mary’s for an increase in the virtues of Faith Hope and 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.
Hail Mary full of Grace.....
Hail Mary full of Grace......
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. Amen.
( all sing) Whoever, shall call me Blessed, they will be blessed.
Immaculate Mary, Mother of God, Blessed are you , you show us the way, Mary our Mother, teach us to pray
The following meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary are offered as a prayer for all life, from conception to natural death.
The First Sorrowful Mystery
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Jesus comes with his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane and prays to be delivered from his Passion, but most of all, to do the Father’s will. Let us pray that Christ might hear the prayers of all who suffer from the culture of death, and that He might deliver them from the hands of their persecutors.
( L ) Our Father ..
( R.) Give us this day…..
I....( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: hear the cries of innocent children taken from their mothers’ wombs..... Hail Mary, full of grace … ( R )... Holy Mary, Mother of God....
2.... ( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: soothe the aching hearts of those afraid to welcome their child.......Hail Mary, full of grace …..
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God.....
3....( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: guide the heart of the frightened unwed mother who turns to you......... Hail Mary, full of grace ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God.....
4....( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: move the hearts of legislators to defend life from conception to natural death....... Hail Mary, full of grace....
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
5....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: be with us when pain causes us to forget the inherent value of all human life....... Hail Mary, full of grace..
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
6... ( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: pray for the children who have forgotten their elderly parents.......Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
7... ( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: inspire all priests and deacons to preach the gospel of life...........Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
8....( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: be with those tempted to take their own lives out of pain or suffering....... Hail Mary, full of grace … ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
9...( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: move the hearts of those about to abort the life of an innocent child........ Hail Mary, full of grace … ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
10....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: teach us to love our life, even in the face of pain or suffering......Hail Mary, full of grace … ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
(all say )
The Fatima Prayer...Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of Your mercy.
(all sing )
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love, Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love,
The Second Sorrowful Mystery
THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
Falsely accused before Pilate, Jesus is cruelly tied to a pillar and scourged, then clothed in a cloak of purple and mocked. Let us pray for all innocent victims, that by the merits of his most holy Passion, Christ might deliver them and grant them eternal life.
( L ) Our Father ..
( R.) Give us this day…..
1... ( L.) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the suffering of the unwed mother, intercede for her.............. Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
2....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the anxiety of the unwed father......... Hail Mary, full of grace
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
3....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know of the derision faced by unwed parents............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
4....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the joy of an infant in a mother’s arms ................Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
5....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the pride of a father in his little child ...............Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
6....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the sufferings of immigrants and strangers .......Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
7....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the path of sorrow for the young widow ............Hail Mary, full of grace … ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
8....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the pain of the mother of those condemned to die Hail........ Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
9....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the infinite value of the little child in his mother’s womb........ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
10...( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: you know the life of the woman who is old and sick .......Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love, Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love,
The Third Sorrowful Mystery
THE CROWNING WITH THORNS
Pilate mocks Christ by asking him if he is the King of the Jews. He is the King of all the world, through whom all things were made. He is the one who will judge the living and the dead at the end of time. Yet he is crowned with suffering out of love for us, in reparation for our sins.
( L ) Our Father ..
( R.) Give us this day…..
1....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When children are killed in the womb, pray for us! ........Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
2....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When old men and women are killed out of a false sense of mercy, pray for us!......... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
3....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When legislators use government resources to fund abortion, pray for us!......... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
4....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When we choose selfishness and death over love and life, pray for us!......... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God....
5....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When children are abused or abandoned, pray for us!...... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
6....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When old people are warehoused and forgotten, pray for us! .......Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
7....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When researchers cause the death of human embryos, pray for us!.......... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
8....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When we despise and abandon those we condemn to die, pray for us! ...........Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
9....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When the littlest and most innocent are forgotten, pray for us!.......Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
10....( L ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: When we choose expediency over life, pray for us!............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
(all say ) The Fatima Prayer...Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of Your mercy.
(all sing )
(all say ) The Fatima Prayer...Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of Your mercy.
(all sing )
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love, Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love,
The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS
Three times Christ falls under the weight of the Cross as he carries our sins to Calvary. Let us pray for all who struggle to live the Gospel of Life, that they might pick up their crosses and walk the way of sorrows with the Savior of the world.
( L ) Our Father ..
( R.) Give us this day….
1....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: give us the courage to cherish all life despite the cost........... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
2....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: teach us to cherish and support all mothers, especially those who suffer for their children ..................Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
3....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: intercede for the woman who cries from the memory of her abortion............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
4....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: be close to all in government and teach them the beauty of all life............. Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
5....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: inspire us to work for life, no matter the cost,............Hail Mary, full of grace.. ( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
6....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: help us to make this country a land where all are free to live and love............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
7....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: move us to love and support those whom the world has forgotten.............. Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
8....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: hear the prayers of those abandoned in nursing homes because they have grown old ...............Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
9....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: Open our eyes to the wonder of God’s love for us .................Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
10....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: stand beside us whenever we suffer, and give us the courage to carry our cross ..............Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love, Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love,
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
THE CRUCIFIXION
Innocent and without sin, Jesus opens his arms upon the cross out of love for us. Let us join our sufferings, and the sufferings of the whole world, to his one perfect sacrifice of praise.
( L ) Our Father ..
( R.) Give us this day….
1....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: stand with us by the cross of your son ..........Hail Mary, full of grace ...............
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
2....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: join your pierced heart to our sufferings.........Hail Mary, full of grace ….......
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
3....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: intercede for the innocent unborn child..........Hail Mary, full of grace............. …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
4....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: sustain with your prayers those who have grown old ..........Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
5....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: open our hearts to the Gospel of Life Jesus preached from the wood of the cross................ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
6....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: teach us to conform our sufferings to those of your son............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
7....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: be with the mothers of those condemned to die............... Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
8....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows open our eyes to the beauty of life in all of its stages.........Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
9....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: give us the courage to see in the life wracked with pain, the glory of God’s creation................ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
10....( L. ) Holy Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: pray for us, that we might proclaim the Gospel of Life............ Hail Mary, full of grace …
( R. ) Holy Mary, Mother of God...
Glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.
Amen.
(all say ) The Fatima Prayer...Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of Your mercy.
(all sing )
(all say ) The Fatima Prayer...Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven especially those in most need of Your mercy.
(all sing )
Whoever, shall call me Blessed, they will be blessed. Immaculate Mary, Mother of God, Blessed are you , you show us the way, Mary our Mother, teach us to pray Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love, Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, enkindle in us the fire of Your Love.
HAIL HOLY QUEEN
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of your 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.
Prayer to SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Power of God -cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
Prayer to OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Our Lady of Guadalupe we beg you to protect all mothers of the unborn and the children within their wombs. We plead with you for your help to end the holocaust of abortion. Melt hearts so that life may be revered! Holy Mother, we pray to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart for all mothers and all unborn children that they may have life here on earth and by the most Precious Blood shed by your Son that they may have eternal life with Him in heaven. We also pray to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart for all abortionists and all abortion supporters that they may be converted and accept your Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior. Amen
PRAYER TO SAINT JOSEPH - By Pope Leo XIII
O holy protector of the holy family and Patron of Canada, protect us children of the Lord Jesus Christ; keep far from us the errors and evils which corrupt the world; assist us from Heaven in our struggles against the powers of darkness. And as you once protected the Divine Child from the cruel edict of Herod, now defend the Church and keep it safe from all dangers and threats. Spread over all of us your holy patronage so that by following your example and aided by your spiritual guidance, we may all aspire to a virtuous life, look to a holy death, and secure for ourselves the blessing of eternal happiness in Heaven.
Let Us Pray
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for use 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.
L. Sacred Heart of Jesus
R. Have mercy on us
L. Immaculate Heart of Mary
R. Pray for us
L. Saint Joseph
R. Pray for
L. May the souls of the faithful departed throught the mercy of God rest in peace.
R. Amen
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