Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The fifth sorrowful mystery:

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.

At the invitatory:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: + And the Life everlasting.  Amen.

At the invitatory:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: + And the Life everlasting.  Amen.

The first cruciform:  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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times):  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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.The First joyful mystery:

The Annunciation:

“And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.  And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail,thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.  And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.  And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.  And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.  Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.  And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.” (St. Luke 1: 26-38)Almighty Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, You have revealed the beauty of Your power by exalting the lowly virgin of Nazareth and making her the mother of our Savior.  May the prayers of this woman bring Jesus to the waiting world and fill the void of incompletion with the presence of her Child, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God now and forevermore.  Amen.

The second cruciform:

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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The second joyful mystery:

The Visitation:

 
“And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda, and entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.  And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.  And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?  For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.  And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.  And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.  For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.  For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.  And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.  He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.  He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.  He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.  He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; as he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.  And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own home.  (St. Luke 1: 39-56)

 
Eternal Father, You inspired the Virgin Mary, mother of Your Son, to visit Elisabeth and assist her in her need.  Keep us open to the working of Your Spirit, and with Mary may we praise You forever.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who liveth and reigneth with You and the Holy Ghost, one God now and forevermore.  Amen.

The third cruciform:

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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The third joyful mystery:

The Nativity:

“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.  And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.  And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.  And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.  And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.  And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.  And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.  But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.  And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”  (St. Luke 2: 1-20)

Lord our God, with the birth of Your Son, Your glory breaks on the world.  Through the night hours of the darkened earth, we Your people watch for the coming of Your promised son.  As we wait, grant us a foretaste of the joy that You will grant us when the fullness of His glory has filled the Earth, who liveth and reigneth with You and the Holy Ghost, one God now and forevermore.  Amen.

The fourth cruciform:

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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The fourth joyful mystery:

The Presentation in the Temple:

All powerful Father, Christ Your Son became Man for us and was presented in the temple.  May He free our hearts from sin and bring us into your presence.  We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God now and forevermore.  Amen.

The fifth cruciform:

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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The fifth joyful mystery:

The Finding in the Temple:

“And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.  And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.  But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey, and they sought him among the kinsfolk and acquaintance.  And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.  And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.  And when they saw him, they were amazed; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us?  Behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.  And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?  Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?  And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.  And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them, but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.  And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”  (St. Luke 2: 42-52)Father, help us to live as the Holy Family, united in respect and love.  Bring us to the joy and peace of Your eternal home.  Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God now and forevermore.  Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.  Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven

At the invitatory:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: + And the Life everlasting.  AmeAt the crucifix: In the Name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Ave Maria With the Luminous Mysteries

At the crucifix: In the Name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.n.

At the invitatory:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: + And the Life everlasting.  Amen.

The first cruciform:  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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times):  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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.The first luminous mystery:

The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan:

“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went straightway out of the water, and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him; and, lo, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”  (St. Matthew 3: 16-17)
Heavenly Father, as we behold this mystery, we pray for the grace of a deeper conversion.  In our baptism we have received the light of Christ in our hearts.  May His grace renew us constantly and reach also all those who have not been baptized and don’t know Him.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The second cruciform:

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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The second luminous mystery:

The Wedding of Cana:“And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there, and both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.  And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him; They have no wine.  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee?  Mine hour is not yet come.  His mother saith unto the servants, whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.  And there were set there six water pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.  Jesus saith unto them, Fill the water pots with water.  And they filled them up to the brim.  And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast.  And they bare it.  When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants which drew the water knew) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, and saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine, and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse, but thou hast kept the good wine until now.  This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory, and his disciples believed on him.”  (St. John 2: 1-11)

Heavenly Father, as we behold this mystery, we pray in thanksgiving for the revelation of your power through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ.  Just as Jesus transformed water into wine, we pray that we may be transformed into vessels of Your grace, that others may see and believe on Him.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The third cruciform:

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.

At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The third luminous mystery:

The proclamation of the Kingdom:

“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye, and believe the gospel.”  (St. Mark 1: 14-15)

Heavenly Father, as we behold this mystery, we open our hearts to the teachings of your Son Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God.  We come in our darkness to be filled with the light of Christ who says I am the light of the world.  May we repent and believe your holy gospel, that we may become your light to this world of darkness.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The fourth cruciform:

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.

 At the weeks: (said 7 times): 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.

Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The fourth luminous mystery:

The transfiguration:

“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.  And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.  And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias, who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.”  (St. Luke 9: 28-31)Heavenly Father, as we behold this mystery, we pray that the light of Christ will transform our lives, raising us from the dust of our human existence into the light of divinity.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The fifth cruciform:

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.Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.

Oh my Jesus,

Forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.

The fifth luminous mystery:

The institution of the Holy Eucharist:

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever, and the bread that I give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”  (St. John 6:51)Heavenly Father, as we behold this mystery, we thank you for providing us with our daily spiritual bread, the light of our souls.  We pray that you will give us hunger for the Holy Eucharist and the highest reverence for the Presence of your Son, Emmanuel, the Bread of Life, God with us in the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

At the invitatory:  I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth:

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints: The forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: + And the Life everlasting.  Amen.

 At the crucifix: In the Name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.  Amen.

The Chaplet of St. Colette