How To Pray the Rosary

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Praying the Rosary is one of the Catholic Church's most popular devotions and enduring images. You may want to dedicate the Rosary to a specific intention, like a sick friend or relative.

To complete this How-To you will need:

At least 20 minutes without interruptions
Rosary beads (optional)

Step 1: Begin on crucifix

Begin on the crucifix by making the sign of the cross.

Step 2: Say Apostles' Creed

Say the Apostles' Creed, a profession of faith.

Step 3: On the first large bead ...

On the first large bead, say an Our Father.

Tip: Rosary beads are actually optional. You can also use your fingers to keep track of where you are.

Step 4: On the next three beads ...

On each of the next three smaller beads, say a Hail Mary.

Step 5: On the next large bead ...

On the next large bead, say a Glory Be.

Step 6: Meditate on the first mystery

Meditate on the first mystery. If you're in a group, the leader will announce it first.

Step 7: Say an Our Father

Say an Our Father.

Step 8: Move clockwise

Move clockwise to the next decade, or group of ten beads. Say a Hail Mary for each of the next 10 smaller beads.

Step 9: On the next large bead ...

On the next large bead, say a Glory Be.

Step 10: Meditate on the second mystery

Meditate on the second mystery.

Tip: Deepen the experience by saying the prayers slowly and really reflecting on the mysteries.

Step 11: Repeat the cycle

Repeat the cycle—saying an Our Father, followed by a Hail Mary for each of the 10 smaller beads, followed by a Glory Be, followed by the next mystery—though the fifth decade.

Step 12: After fifth decade ...

Once you've completed the fifth decade, say the Prayer after the Rosary on the medallion.

Step 13: Make the Sign of the Cross

Make the Sign of the Cross.

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[ColdRainMaker]

@newtochrist shit

[gt350skyline]

That was complicated and not totally detailed bead by bead for us newbies :-(

[xXDucky94]

I don't mean to offend anyone, and it probably sounds terrible. But thank you very much. I needed to do a presentation, and part of mine was to pray. This has helped me out alot.

[freeman8128]

@rocky60191 How very "Christian" of you.

[rocky60191]

@freeman8128 And then put a noose around your neck and hang yourself.

[AliensHateUs]

@AliensHateUs If you want to understand the whole concept turn to Chapter 19 of the Qu'ran (The Chapter of Mary) for their interpretation of the birth of Christ. Also I am not Muslim but Roman Catholic, but I believe that since Islam has been relevant to our society, that one should study its teachings to better understand our current situation in the Middle East as well as have a better understanding on how people can differ on the same subject. (like the five blind men feeling an elephant.)

[AliensHateUs]

@theone1087 According to the Qur'an (I am not Muslim but from my reading) Jesus was born to Mary without the intervention of a human father and this was annouonced to her by an angle. However the Quran does not mention Joseph the Carpenter nor the scene of the Magis nor the Manger. However the Qur'an states that Adam, the first human being was born not of parents, Jesus' birth is not a mark that he is a higher being (like that of Adam) except in that he was a prophet of God, not of God

[newtochrist]

This is the best prayer ever , what is best than praying the gospel