54 Day Rosary Novena
The 54-Day Rosary Novena is a special and powerful devotion prayed over 54 consecutive days for a specific intention. For someone just starting, it’s important to understand that this novena does not follow the regular weekly rosary schedule (like Joyful on Monday, Sorrowful on Tuesday, etc.). Instead, you pray in a fixed cycle: Day 1 is the Joyful Mysteries, Day 2 the Luminous Mysteries, Day 3 the Sorrowful Mysteries, and Day 4 the Glorious Mysteries. You repeat this 4-day pattern continuously until Day 27. Then, starting on Day 28, you begin the second half—the 27 days of thanksgiving—following the same cycle again (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious) until you complete Day 54.
The rosary during this novena is accompanied by specific prayers depending on the phase you are in: during the first 27 days (petition phase), you say the petition prayer after the rosary; during the last 27 days (thanksgiving phase), you say the thanksgiving prayer. Additionally, each day includes the Spiritual Communion, the Memorare, and the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel after completing the rosary. This novena is a beautiful journey of deep trust, commitment, and perseverance in prayer, offering your heart completely to God through Mary.
The Joyful Mysteries
The Joyful Mysteries
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail Mary
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 Petition (Days 1–27):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I humbly kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery, each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you, you cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my petition; from your bounty you will give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek.
I despair of nothing that I ask of you.
Show yourself my Mother!
For Thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I gratefully kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you! You cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought.
I did not despair of what I asked of you, and you have truly shown yourself my Mother.
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.
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.
Three Hail Marys
(For the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity)
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.
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 Five Joyful Mysteries
1. The Annunciation
Meditation:
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to you with the news that you were to become the Mother of God. He greeted you with that sublime salutation, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee!” and you did humbly submit yourself to the will of the Father, responding: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word”, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x 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.”
Closing Prayer:
I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
2. The Visitation
Meditation:
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Visitation, when, upon your visit to your holy cousin, Elizabeth, she greeted you with the prophetic utterance, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!” and you answered with that canticle of canticles, the Magnificat, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of charity towards my neighbour and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
3. The Nativity
Meditation:
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Nativity of Our Lord, when, your time being completed, you brought forth, O holy Virgin, the redeemer of the world in a stable at Bethlehem; whereupon choirs of angels filled the Heavens with their exultant song of praise – “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace to men of goodwill”, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
4. The Presentation
Meditation:
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Presentation, when, in obedience to the Law of Moses, you presented the Child in the temple, where the holy prophet Simeon, taking the Child in his arms, offered thanks to God for allowing him to look upon his Saviour, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Meditation:
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple, when, having sought Him for three days, distressed and anxious at His absence, your heart was gladdened when you found Him in the temple speaking to the doctors; and upon your request, He obediently returned home, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these snow-white roses with a petition for the grace of true wisdom and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
Amen.
Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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 vale of tears.
Turn then, O 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.
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 You, 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.
May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
In days of petition (Days 1–27):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow. O, my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and
in your love obtain for me (specify request)
In days of thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request), which you in
your love have obtained for me.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
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, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail Mary
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 Petition (Days 1–27):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I humbly kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery, each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you, you cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my petition; from your bounty you will give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek.
I despair of nothing that I ask of you.
Show yourself my Mother!
For Thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I gratefully kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you! You cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought.
I did not despair of what I asked of you, and you have truly shown yourself my Mother.
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.
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.
Three Hail Marys
(For the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity)
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.
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 Five Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism of Jesus In the Jordan River
Meditation:
O courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, when your son, as an example to all, insisted on being baptized by his cousin John and the sky opened and the Holy Spirit came down to him like a dove and a voice from heaven said, “You are my own dear Son in whom I am well pleased,” I humbly pray:
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x 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.”
Closing Prayer:
I bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of giving good example and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
2. The Wedding at Cana
Meditation:
O courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the First Miracle of Jesus at the Wedding Feast at Cana, when at your urging your son performed the first of his many miracles by helping a couple celebrate their marriage by changing water into wine of such quality that the chief steward upbraided the host by saying, “Usually people serve the best wine first and save the cheaper wine for last, but you have saved the choice wine for last,” I humbly pray:
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of responding to the needs of others and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Meditation:
O courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, when your son revealed that the reign of God has already begun “within us” and that we are called to conversion and forgiveness, praying “your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” I humbly pray:
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of working for social justice and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
4. The Transfiguration
Meditation:
O courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Transfiguration, when your son revealed his glory to his three disciples, appearing on a mountain with Moses and Elijah, his face shining like the sun and a voice from heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him,” I humbly pray
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of listening to the word of God and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
Meditation:
O courageous Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Institution of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, when on the day before he died your son celebrated the Passover with his disciples and took bread and gave it to them saying, “Take and eat; this is my body,” and when dinner was finished he took a cup of wine and shared it with them saying, “Take and drink’ this is my blood, which will be given up for you; do this in memory of me,” I humbly pray:
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these bright yellow roses with a petition for the virtue of helping to build the faith community and humbly lay this bouquet at your feet.
Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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 vale of tears.
Turn then, O 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.
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 You, 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.
May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
In days of petition (Days 1–27):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow. O, my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and
in your love obtain for me (specify request)
In days of thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request), which you in
your love have obtained for me.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
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, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail Mary
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 Petition (Days 1–27):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I humbly kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery, each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you, you cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my petition; from your bounty you will give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek.
I despair of nothing that I ask of you.
Show yourself my Mother!
For Thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I gratefully kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you! You cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought.
I did not despair of what I asked of you, and you have truly shown yourself my Mother.
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.
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.
Three Hail Marys
(For the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity)
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.
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 Five Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden
Meditation:
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Agony of Our Lord in the Garden, when, in the grotto
of the Garden of Olives, Jesus saw the sins of the world unfolded before Him by Satan, who sought to dissuade
Him from the sacrifice He was about to make; when, His soul shrinking from the sight, and His precious blood
flowing from every pore at the vision of the torture and death He was to undergo, your own sufferings, dear
Mother, the future sufferings of His Church, and His own sufferings in the Blessed Sacrament, He cried in anguish, “Abba! Father! If it be possible, let this chalice pass from Me!”; but, immediately resigning Himself to His
Father’s will, He prayed, “Not as I will, but as Thou wilt!” I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x 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.”
Closing Prayer:
I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of uniformity with the will of God and humbly lay this
bouquet at your feet.
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
Meditation:
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Scourging of Our Lord when, at Pilate’s command,
your divine Son, stripped and bound to a pillar, was lacerated from head to foot with cruel scourges and His flesh torn away until His mortified body could bear no more. I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of mortifying my senses and lay this bouquet at your feet.
3. The Crowning With Thorns
Meditation:
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crowning of Our Lord with thorns, when, the soldiers, binding about His head a crown of sharp thorns, showered blows upon it, driving the thorns deeply into
His head; then, in mock adoration, knelt before Him, crying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of courage in tough trials and lay this bouquet at your feet.
4. The Carrying of the Cross
Meditation:
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, when, with the heavy wood of
the Cross upon His shoulders, your divine Son was dragged, weak and suffering, yet patient, through the streets,
amidst the revilements of the people, to Calvary; falling often, but urged along by the cruel blows of His executioners. I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of patience in adversity and lay this bouquet at your feet.
5. The Crucifixion
Meditation:
Sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crucifixion, when, your divine Son was nailed to the
cross, upon which He died after three hours of indescribable agony, during which time He begged His Father
forgiveness of His enemies. I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these blood-red roses with a petition for the grace of forgiveness and lay this bouquet at your feet. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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 vale of tears.
Turn then, O 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.
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 You, 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.
May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
In days of petition (Days 1–27):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow. O, my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and
in your love obtain for me (specify request)
In days of thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request), which you in
your love have obtained for me.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
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, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Glorious Mysteries
The Glorious Mysteries
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail Mary
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 Petition (Days 1–27):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I humbly kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery, each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you, you cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my petition; from your bounty you will give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek.
I despair of nothing that I ask of you.
Show yourself my Mother!
For Thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail!
At your feet I gratefully kneel to offer you a Crown of Roses, snow-white buds to remind you of your joys, each bud recalling to you a holy mystery; each ten bound together with my petition for a particular grace.
O Holy Queen, Dispenser of God’s graces, and Mother of all who invoke you! You cannot look upon my gift and fail to see its binding.
As you receive my gift, so will you receive my thanksgiving; from your bounty you have given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought.
I did not despair of what I asked of you, and you have truly shown yourself my Mother.
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.
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.
Three Hail Marys
(For the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity)
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.
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 Five Glorious Mysteries
1. The Resurrection
Meditation:
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead, when, on the
morning of the third day after His death and burial, He arose from the dead and appeared to youvii, dear Mother, and filled your heart with unspeakable joy; then appeared to the holy women and to His disciples, who adored
Him as their risen God.
I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x 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.”
Closing Prayer:
I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of faith and lay this bouquet at your feet.
2. Ascension
Meditation:
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Ascension, when your divine Son, after forty days on
Earth, went to Mount Olivet accompanied by His disciples, where they adored Him for the last time, after which
He promised to remain with them until the end of the world; then, extending His pierced hands over them in a
last blessing, He ascended into heaven.
I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of desire for Heaven and lay this bouquet at your feet
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Meditation:
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, when, the Apostles being
assembled in a house in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of fiery tongues, inflaming the hearts of the Apostles with the fire of divine love, teaching them all truths and giving to them the gift of
tongues. I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of receiving the Holy Spirit and lay this bouquet at
your feet.
4. The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Into Heaven
Meditation:
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Assumption into Heaven, when, consumed with the
desire to be united with your divine Son, your soul departed from your body and united itself to Him, Who, out
of the excessive love He bore for you, His Mother, whose virginal body was His first tabernacle, took that body
into Heaven and there, amidst the acclaims of the angels and saints, fused into it your soul.
I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of true devotion to you, dear mother, and lay this
bouquet at your feet.
5. The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother Mary
Meditation:
Glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of your Coronation in Heaven, when, upon being
taken up, you were triply crowned as the August Queen of Heaven by God the Father as His beloved
daughter, by God the Son as His dearest mother, and by God the Holy Spirit as His chosen spouse;
the most perfect adorer of the Blessed Trinity, pleading our cause as our most powerful and merciful
mother, through you, I humbly pray…
- 1 x Our Father
- 10 x Hail Marys
- 1 x Glory Be
- 1 x Fatima Prayer
Closing Prayer:
I bind these royal-purple roses with a petition for the grace of trust in your intercession and lay this bouquet at
your feet.
Amen.
Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail 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 vale of tears.
Turn then, O 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.
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 You, 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.
May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
In days of petition (Days 1–27):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow. O, my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and
in your love obtain for me (specify request)
In days of thanksgiving (Days 28–54):
Sweet Mother Mary, I offer you this Spiritual Communion to bind my
bouquets in a wreath to place upon your brow in thanksgiving for (specify request), which you in
your love have obtained for me.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer me. Amen.
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, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.