The Scriptural Rosary
The Annunciation May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Humility
Our Father...
1. The Angel Gabriel was sent from God....to a Virgin betrothed to a man, named Joseph, of the House of David. The Virgin's name was Mary. (Lk. 1: 26) - Hail Mary...
2. The angel said to Her: Rejoice O highly favoured daughter! The Lord is with You. Blessed are You among women. (Lk. 1: 28) - Hail Mary...
3. She was deeply trouble by his words, and wondered what his greeting meant. (Lk. 1: 29) - Hail Mary...
4. The angel said to Her: Do not fear, Mary. You have found favour with God. (Lk. 1: 30) - Hail Mary...
5. You shall conceive and bear a Son and give Him the name of Jesus. (Lk. 1: 31) - Hail Mary...
6. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. And His reign will be without end.
(Lk. 1: 34) - Hail Mary...
7. Mary said to the angel, How can this be since I do not know man? (Lk. 1: 34) - Hail Mary...
8. The angel answered Her: The Holy Spirit will come upon You and the power of the Most High will overshadow You. (Lk. 1: 35) - Hail Mary...
9. The holy offspring to be born will be called Son of God. (Lk. 1: 35) - Hail Mary...
10. Mary said: I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to Me as you say. With that the angel left Her. (Lk. 1: 38)
- Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.
The Visitation May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Diligence for our Neighbor
Our Father...
1. Mary set out, proceeding in haste into the hill country to a town of Judah, where She entered Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. (Lk. 1: 39-40) - Hail Mary...
2. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. (Lk. 1: 41) - Hail Mary...
3. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Lk. 1: 41) - Hail Mary...
4. She cried out in a loud voice: Blessed are You among women and blest is the Fruit of Your womb. (Lk. 1: 42)
- Hail Mary...
5. Blest is She who trusted that the Lord's words to Her would be fulfilled. (Lk. 1: 45) - Hail Mary...
6. Then Mary said: My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, My spirit find joy in God My Saviour.
(Lk. 1: 46-47) - Hail Mary...
7. For He has looked upon His servant in Her lowliness; all ages to come shall call Me blessed. (Lk. 1: 48)
- Hail Mary...
8. God Who is mighty has done great things for Me, holy is His name. (Lk. 1: 49) - Hail Mary...
9. His mercy is from age to age on those who fear Him. (Lk. 1: 50) - Hail Mary...
10. Mary remained with Elizabeth about thee months and then returned home. (Lk. 1: 56) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
The Nativity
May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Joy despite all circumstances
Our Father...
1. Suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream, and said to him: Joseph, son of David, have no fear... It is by the Holy Sprit that She has conceived this Child. (Mt. 1: 20) - Hail Mary...
2. She is to have a Son and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.
(Mt. 1: 21) - Hail Mary...
3. All this happened to fulfill what the Lord has said through the prophet: The Virgin shall be with Child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call Him Emmanuel, a name which means 'God is with us.' (Mt. 1: 22-24) - Hail Mary...
4. In those days Caesar Augustus published a decree ordering a census of the whole world. And so Joseph went to Judea, to David's town of Bethlehem - because he was of the house of David - to register with Mary, his espoused wife, who was with Child. (Lk. 2: 1), (Lk. 2: 4-5) - Hail Mary...
5. While they were there the days of Her confinement were completed. She gave birth to Her first-born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. (Lk. 2: 4-5) - Hail Mary...
6. There were shepherds in that region, living in the fields and keeping night watch .... over their flocks. (Lk. 2: 8)
- Hail Mary...
7. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and they were very much afraid. The angel said to them: You have nothing to fear. (Lk. 2: 9-10) - Hail Mary...
8. I come to proclaim good news to you - tidings of great joy. This day in David's city a Saviour has been born to you, The Messiah and Lord. (Lk. 2: 10-11) - Hail Mary...
9. Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest heaven, peace on earth to those on whom His favour rests. (Lk. 2: 13-14) - Hail Mary...
10. They went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger; once they saw, they understood what had been told them concerning this Child. (Lk. 2: 16-17) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins
The Presentation May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Wisdom
Our Father...
1. When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, the couple brought Him up to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to the Lord. (Lk. 2: 22) - Hail Mary...
2. There lived in Jerusalem at the time a certain man name Simeon. He was just an pious....and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Lk. 2: 25) - Hail Mary...
3. It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not experience death until he had seen the Anointed of the Lord. (Lk. 2: 26) - Hail Mary...
4. He came to the temple now, inspired by the Spirit, and when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, he took Him in his arms and blessed God. (Lk. 2: 27-28) - Hail Mary...
5. Now Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace; You have fulfilled Your word. (Lk. 2: 29) - Hail Mary...
6. For my eyes have witnessed Your saving deed, displayed for all the peoples to see. (Lk. 2: 30-31) - Hail Mary...
7. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His Mother; This Child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed. (Lk. 2: 34) - Hail Mary...
8. And You Yourself shall be pierced with a sword - so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare. (Lk. 2: 35) - Hail Mary...
9. When the pair had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee and their own town of Nazareth. (Lk. 2: 39) - Hail Mary...
10. The Child grew in size and strength, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. (Lk. 2: 39) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Confidence in the Lord
Our Father...
1. And when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom. (Lk. 2: 42) - Hail Mary...
2. As they were returning at the end of the feast, the Child Jesus remained behind unknown to His parents. (Lk 2: 43)
- Hail Mary...
3. Thinking He was in the party, they continued their journey for a day, looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. (Lk. 2: 45) - Hail Mary...
4. Not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of Him. (Lk. 2: 45) - Hail Mary...
5. On the third day they came upon Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers....All who heard Him were amazed at His intelligence and His answers. (Lk. 2: 36-47) - Hail Mary...
6. And His Mother said to Him: Son, why have You done this to us? You see that Your father and I have been searching for You in sorrow. (Lk. 2: 48) - Hail Mary...
7. He said to them; "Why did you search for Me? Did you not know I had to be in My Father's house?" (Lk. 2: 49)
- Hail Mary...
8. But they did not grasp what He said to them. (Lk. 2: 50) - Hail Mary...
9. He went down with them then, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Lk. 2: 51) - Hail Mary...
10. His Mother meanwhile, kept all these things in her Heart. Jesus, for His part, progressed steadily in wisdom and age and grace before God and men. (Lk. 2: 52) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
Hail, Holy Queen...
Prayer After the Rosary
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.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the Garden May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Loyalty
Our Father...
1. Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani; and He began to experience sorrow and distress.
(Mt. 26: 36-37) - Hail Mary...
2. Then He said to them, My heart is nearly broken with sorrow. Remain here and stay awake with Me. (Mt. 26: 38)
- Hail Mary...
3. He withdrew from them and knelt down and prayed. (Lk. 22:41) - Hail Mary...
4. Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Still, let it be as You would have it, not as I. (Mt. 26:39)
- Hail Mary...
5. When He returned to His disciples, He found them asleep. He said to Peter, So you could not stay awake with Me for even an hour? Be on guard and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but nature is weak.
(Mt. 26: 40-42) - Hail Mary...
6. In His anguish, He prayed more earnestly. An angel appeared to Him, coming from Heaven to give Him strength.
(Lk. 22: 44,43) - Hail Mary...
7. The hour is on us when the Son of Man is to be handed over to the power of evil men. (Mt. 26:45) - Hail Mary...
8. While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived accompanied by a great crowd with swords and clubs.
(Mt. 26: 47) - Hail Mary...
9. He immediately went over to Jesus, said to Him, Peace, Rabbi, and embraced Him. (Mt. 26: 49) - Hail Mary...
10. Jesus answered, Friend, do what you are here for. At that moment they stepped forward to lay hand on Jesus and arrest Him. (Mt. 26: 50) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins..
The Scourging at the Pillar May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Great Purity of Heart
Our Father...
1. As soon as it was daybreak, the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. Pilate interrogated Him,
Are You the King of the Jews? (Mk. 15: 1-2)
- Hail Mary...
2. Jesus answered, My Kingdom does not belong to this world. At this, Pilate said to Him, So then You are a King? Jesus replied, It is you who say I am a King. The reason I was born, the reason why I came into the world is to testify to the truth. Anyone committed to the truth, hears My voice. (Jn. 18:36-37) - Hail Mary...
3. This much only will I say, From now on, the Son of Man will have His seat at the right hand of the Power of God. (Lk. 22: 69) - Hail Mary...
4. So You are the Son of God? they asked in chorus. He answered, It is You who say that I am. (Lk. 22: 70)
- Hail Mary...
5. Pilate's next move was to take Jesus and have Him scourged. (Jn. 19:1) - Hail Mary...
6. Despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows. (Is. 53: 3) - Hail Mary...
7. And yet, ours were the sufferings He bore. (Is. 53: 4) - Hail Mary...
8. He was pierced through for our faults, crushed for our sins. (Is. 53: 5) - Hail Mary...
9. They blindfolded Him, slapped Him and then taunted Him. (Lk. 23: 64) - Hail Mary...
10. And after He had Jesus scourged, Pilate handed Him over to be crucified. (Mk. 15: 15) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
The Crowning of Thorns May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Truth
Our Father...
1. The soldiers now led Jesus away into the hall known as the Praetorium; at the time they assembled the whole cohort. (Mk. 15: 16) - Hail Mary...
2. They dressed Him in royal purple, then wove a crown of thorns and put it on Him. (Mk. 15: 17) - Hail Mary...
3. They began to salute Him, All hail! King of the Jews! (Mk. 15: 18) - Hail Mary...
4. Continually striking Jesus no the head with a reed and spitting at Him, they genuflected before Him and pretended to pay Him homage. (Mk. 15: 19) - Hail Mary...
5. Pilate said to the crowd: Observe what I do. I am going to bring Him out to you to make you realize that I find no case against Him. (Jn. 19: 4) - Hail Mary...
6. When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cloak, Pilate said to them, Look at the Man!
(John 19: 5) - Hail Mary...
7. As soon as the chief priests and the temple guards saw Him they shouted, Crucify Him! Crucify Him! (Jn. 19: 6)
- Hail Mary...
8. Why, what crime has He committed? asked Pilate. They only shouted the louder, Crucify Him! (Mk. 15: 14)
- Hail Mary...
9. Pilate said to the Jews, Look at your King. (Jn. 19: 14) - Hail Mary...
10. In the end, Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified. (Jn. 19: 16) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
The Carrying of the Cross May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Kindness
Our Father...
1. When they had finished making a fool of Him, they stripped Jesus of the cloak, dressed Him in His own clothes, and led Him off to crucifixion. (Mt. 27: 31) - Hail Mary...
2. On their way out they met a Cyrenian named Simon. This man they pressed into service to carry the cross. (Mt. 23: 27) - Hail Mary...
3. A great crowd of people followed Him, including women who beat their breasts and lamented over Him. (Lk. 23: 27)
- Hail Mary...
4. Jesus turned to them and said: Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me. Weep for yourselves and for your children. (Lk. 23: 28) - Hail Mary...
5. Two others who were criminals were led along with Him to be crucified. (Lk. 23: 32) - Hail Mary...
6. Upon arriving at the site called Golgotha, (a name which means Skull Place), they gave Him a drink of wine flavoured with gall, which He tasted but refused to drink. (Mt. 27: 33-34) - Hail Mary...
7. When they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them by casting lots; then they sat down there and kept watch over Him. (Mt. 27: 35-36) - Hail Mary...
8. Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self. (Lk. 9: 23) - Hail Mary...
9. He must take up his cross every day and follow in My steps. (Lk. 9: 23) - Hail Mary...
10. Whoever would save his life will lose it, whoever loses his life for My sake, will save it. (Lk. 9: 24) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
The Crucifixion May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Generosity
Our Father...
1. Jesus said, Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing. (Lk. 23: 32) - Hail Mary...
2. One of the criminals said: Jesus, remember me when You enter upon Your reign. And Jesus replied, I assure you; this day you will be with Me in paradise. (Lk. 23: 42-43) - Hail Mary...
3. Seeing His Mother there with the disciple whom He loved, Jesus said to His Mother, Woman, there is your son.
(Jn. 19: 26) - Hail Mary...
4. In turn He said to the disciple, There is your Mother. From that hour onward, the disciples took Her into his care.
(Jn. 19: 27) - Hail Mary...
5. Then toward midafternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud tone, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mt. 27: 46) - Hail Mary...
6. Jesus realizing that everything was now finished, said to fulfill the Scriptures, I am thirsty. There was a jar there, full of common wine. They stuck a sponge soaked in this wine on a stick, and raised it to His lips. (Jn. 19: 28) - Hail Mary...
7. When Jesus took the wine, He said, Now it is finished. (Jn. 19: 30) - Hail Mary...
8. Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit. After He said this, he expired.
(Lk. 23: 46) - Hail Mary...
9. Darkness came over the whole land until midafternoon with an eclipse of the sun. The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two. (Lk. 23: 44-45) - Hail Mary...
10. They took Jesus' body, and in accordance with Jewish burial custom, bound it up in wrappings of cloth with perfumed oils. (Jn. 19: 40) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
Hail, Holy Queen...
Prayer After the Rosary
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.
The Glorious Mysteries
THE RESURRECTION May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Faithfulness
Our Father...
1. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene came with the other Mary to inspect the tomb. (Mt. 28:1) - Hail Mary...
2. The angel came to the stone, rolled it back and sat on it. (Mt. 28:2) - Hail Mary...
3. Then the angel spoke, addressing the women: Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but He is not here. He has been raised, exactly as He promised. (Mt. 28:5-6) - Hail Mary...
4. He has been raised from the dead and now goes ahead of you to Galilee. (Mt. 28:7) - Hail Mary...
5. On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the disciples had locked the doors of the place where they were....Jesus came and stood before them. Peace be with you. He said. (Jn. 20:19) - Hail Mary...
6. In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost. (Lk. 24:37) - Hail Mary...
7. He said to them, Why are you disturbed? Look at My hands and My feet; it is really I. (Lk. 24:38-39) - Hail Mary...
8. At the sight of the Lord, the disciples rejoiced. (Jn. 20:20) - Hail Mary...
9. Peace be with you. Jesus said again. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you. (Jn. 20:21) - Hail Mary...
10. I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me, though he should die, yet shall he live.
(Jn. 11:25-26) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
THE ASCENSION May God Grant us the Warrior Virtue of Discipline
Our Father...
1. Jesus led His disciples out near Bethany, and with hand upraised, blessed them. (Lk. 24:50) - Hail Mary...
2. Jesus addressed them in these works: Full authority has been given to Me both in heaven and on earth.
(Mt. 28:18) - Hail Mary...
3. Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Mt. 28:19) - Hail Mary...
4. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world. (Mt. 28:20) - Hail Mary...
5. The man who believes in the good news and accepts baptism will be saved; the man who refuses to believe in it will be condemned... (Mk. 16:16) - Hail Mary...
6. As Jesus blessed them, He left them and was taken up to heaven. (Lk. 24:51) - Hail Mary...
7. He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud, which took Him from their sight. (Acts. 1:9) - Hail Mary...
8. This Jesus Who has been taken from you will return, just as you saw Him go up to the heavens. (Acts. 1:11)
- Hail Mary...
9. They fell down to do Him reverence, then returned to Jerusalem filled with joy. (Lk. 24:52) - Hail Mary...
10. Jesus took His seat at God's right hand. (Mk. 16:19) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Strength
Our Father...
1. Jesus said, I will ask the Father and He will give you another Paraclete, to be with you always. (Jn. 14:16)
- Hail Mary...
2. The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you. (Jn. 14:26) - Hail Mary...
3. Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. (Acts. 1:5) - Hail Mary...
4. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes down on you; then you are to be My witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea....and even to the ends of the earth. (Acts. 1:8) - Hail Mary...
5. When the day of Pentecost came it found them gathered in one place. Suddenly from up in the sky there came a noise like a strong driving wind, which was heard all through the house. (Acts. 2:1-2) - Hail Mary...
6. Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit.
(Acts. 2:3) - Hail Mary...
7. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them.
(Acts. 2:4) - Hail Mary...
8. Staying in Jerusalem at the time were devout men of every nation. These heard the sound, and assembled in a large crowd. They were confused because each heard the disciples speaking in his own language. (Acts. 2:5-6) - Hail Mary...
9. Peter stood up with the Eleven and addressed them, You must reform and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, that your sins may be forgiven; then you will receive the Holy Spirit. (Acts. 2: 38) - Hail Mary...
10. Those who accepted His message were baptized; some three thousand were added that day. (Acts. 2:41)
- Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
THE ASSUMPTION May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Courage
Our Father...
1. The Lord God said to the serpent: I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers. (Gn. 3:15) - Hail Mary...
2. He will strike at your head, while you strike at His heel. (Gn. 3:15) - Hail Mary...
3. 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. (Rv. 12:1) - Hail Mary...
4. Father, all those You gave Me, I would have in My company where I am. (Jn. 17:24) - Hail Mary...
5. And she cried aloud in pain to be delivered (RV 12:2) - Hail Mary...
6. And she forth forth a child who is destined to rule the nations with a rod of iron (Rv 12:3)
- Hail Mary...
7. For He has looked upon His servant in Her lowliness. (Lk. 1:48) - Hail Mary...
8. And all ages to come shall call Me blessed. (Lk. 1:48) - Hail Mary...
9. Those who love Me I also love, and those who seek Me find me... He who find me finds life, and wins favour from the Lord. (Prov. 8:17-35) - Hail Mary...
10. Come then my love. My lovely one, come. (Song 2:10) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
THE CORONATION OF MARY May God grant us the Warrior Virtue of Patience
Our Father...
1. God Who is mighty; has done great things for me. (Lk. 1:49) - Hail Mary...
2. My heart overflows with a goodly theme; as I sing my ode to the king. (Ps. 45:2) - Hail Mary...
3. Fairer in beauty are You than the sons of men; grace is poured out upon Your lips; thus God has blessed You forever. (Ps. 45:3) - Hail Mary...
4. Who can find a valiant woman? Her price is above rubies (Proverbs 31:20) - Hail Mary...
5. I am the rose of Sharon, I am the lily of the valleys. (Song 2:1) - Hail Mary...
6. So now, O children, listen to me; instruction and wisdom do not reject. (Prov. 8:32-33) - Hail Mary...
7. He who is Mighty has done great things and holy is His Name (Luke 2) - Hail Mary...
8. Hear oh Daughter, forget your fathers house and be led into the King (Psalm 45) - Hail Mary...
9. For the glory of the Kings daughter is within and you shall be crowned with Gold of Ophir (Psalm 45) - Hail Mary...
10. Blessed are You, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth. (Judith 13:18) - Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins...
Hail, Holy Queen...
Prayer After the Rosary
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.
