Traditional Rosary and Prayers for Tuesday

Prayers Before the Rosary



Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

A Salutation Prayer to the Sacred Heart


Hail, Heart of Jesus, save us!
Hail, Heart of our Creator, perfect us!
Hail, Heart of our Saviour, deliver us!
Hail, Heart of our Judge, grant us pardon!
Hail, Heart of our Father, govern us!
Hail, Heart of our Spouse, grant us love!
Hail, Heart of our Master, teach us!
Hail, Heart of our King, be our crown!
Hail, Heart of our Benefactor, enrich us!
Hail, Heart of our Shepherd, guard us!
Hail, Heart of our Friend, comfort us!
Hail, Heart of our Brother, stay with us!
Hail, Heart of the Child Jesus, draw us to Thyself!
Hail, Heart of Jesus dying on the Cross, redeem us!
Hail, Heart of Jesus in all Thy states, give Thyself to us!
Hail, Heart of incomparable goodness, have mercy on us!
Hail, Heart of splendor, shine within us!
Hail, most loving Heart, inflame us!
Hail, most merciful Heart, work within us!
Hail, most humble Heart, dwell within us!
Hail, most patient Heart, support us!
Hail, most faithful Heart, be our reward!
Hail, most admirable and most worthy Heart, bless us!

(by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque)

The Memorare of St. Bernard


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help
or sought thine intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
we fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, our Mother.
To thee we come,
before thee we humbly present ourselves,
sinful and sorrowful.


[Mention here your requests.]

O mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not our petitions,
but in thy mercy, hear and answer us.
Amen.




The Most Holy Rosary



Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Opening Prayers



Apostle’s 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; the third day, He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of 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.

Lord’s Prayer:


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.

For an increase in the virtues of faith, hope and charity, we pray:



An Act of Faith (optional)


O my God, I firmly believe
that You are one God in three Divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
I believe that Your Divine Son became man and died for our sins,
and that He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches,
because You revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

Hail Mary

An Act of Hope (optional)


O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises,
I hope to obtain pardon of my sins,
the help of Your grace, and life everlasting,
through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

Hail Mary

An Act of Charity (optional)


O my God, I love You above all things,
with my whole heart and soul,
because You are all-good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You.
I forgive all who have injured me,
and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God,
Have mercy on me, a sinner.

Hail Mary

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.

The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary


Recite the Mystery:

The Joyful Mysteries
Mondays and Thursdays; also Sundays during Advent, Christmastide and the Epiphany.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesdays and Fridays; also Sundays during Lent.
The Glorious Mysteries
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, except Sundays during Advent and Lent.


Optionally, pray for the fruits of the Mystery through the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

Then, again optionally, read a Scripture passage pertinent to the Mystery for contemplation.


Our Father….

Hail Mary….

(Pray ten times while meditating on the Mystery.


Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst 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

Optional Prayers After Each Decade



Prayer of Fatima


O 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.

Prayer for Eternal Rest


In November and Rosaries for the Dead: The ‘Eternal Rest’ prayer is often prayed in place of the Fatima Prayer during the month of November (especially after dusk on All Saints Day and on All Souls Day) and during Rosaries prayed for the dead, such as at Funeral Vigils. Start by dedicating the prayer.

For our departed loved ones (or state a name), especially for the holy souls in Purgatory, we pray:
Eternal rest grant unto him/her (them), O Lord;
and let perpetual light shine upon him/her (them).
May he/she (they) rest in peace.
Amen.

Prayer of the Miraculous Medal:


O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you,
and for all who do not have recourse to you,
especially for the enemies of the Holy Church,
and for those recommended to you.
Amen.

The Sorrowful Mysteries



The First Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden


We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this sixth decade
in honor of Thy mortal Agony
in the Garden of Olives
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy most sorrowful Mother,
the grace of contrition for our sins.

Our Father

Hail Mary (10 times):

Glory be
O my Jesus
or:Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
O Mary, conceived without sin

The Second Sorrowful Mystery – The Scourging At The Pillar


We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this seventh decade
in honor of Thy Bloody Scourging
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy most pious Mother,
the grace of self-denial and discipline
to overcome sin and temptation.

Our Father

Hail Mary (10 times):

Glory be
O my Jesus
or:Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
O Mary, conceived without sin

The Third Sorrowful Mystery – The Crowning with Thorns


We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this eighth decade
in honor of Thy cruel crowning with thorns,
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy most judicious Mother,
the grace of moral courage
to do what is right, not what is popular.

Our Father

Hail Mary (10 times):

Glory be
O my Jesus
or:Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
O Mary, conceived without sin

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery – The Carrying of the Cross


We offer Thee, O Holy Spirit, this ninth decade
in honor of our Lord's bearing of the Cross
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy most compassionate Spouse,
the grace of empathy for the suffering of others.

Our Father

Hail Mary (10 times):

Glory be
O my Jesus
or:Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
O Mary, conceived without sin

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord


We offer Thee, O God the Father, this tenth decade
in honor of our Lord's Crucifixion on Mount Calvary,
and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy most merciful Daughter,
the grace of the pardoning of injuries
and trust in Thy mercy.

Our Father

Hail Mary (10 times):

Glory be
O my Jesus
or:Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord
O Mary, conceived without sin

Concluding Prayers



Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina):


Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
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 valley of tears.
Turn then, 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.

V. Pray for us, o Holy Mother of God,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
V. Make me worthy to praise you, O holy Virgin.
R. Give me strength against your enemies.
V. Blessed be God in His Saints.
R. Amen.

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 Thee, that while meditating on 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.

[You may replace the word “Filipino” in the following with your family name.]

V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Keep the Filipino family.
V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Save the Filipino family.
V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Bless the Filipino family.

Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.




Prayers After the Rosary



Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus


(Drawn up by the Sacred Congregation of Rites)
(Promulgated by Pope John XXIII on February 24, 1960.)










































VersicleResponse
Lord, have mercy,Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy,Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy,Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us,Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us,Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in Heaven,have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit,have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,have mercy on us.
Blood of Christ,
only-begotten Son of the eternal Father,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
Incarnate Word of God,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
of the New and Eternal Testament,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
falling upon the earth in Agony,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
shed profusely in the Scourging,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
poured out on the Cross,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
price of our salvation,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
without which there is no forgiveness,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
stream of mercy,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
victor over demons,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
courage of Martyrs,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
strength of Confessors,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
bringing forth Virgins,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
help of those in peril,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
relief of the burdened,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
solace in sorrow,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
hope of the penitent,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
consolation of the dying,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
peace and tenderness of hearts,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
pledge of eternal life,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
freeing souls from purgatory,
save us.
Blood of Christ,
most worthy of all glory and honour,
save us.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.

V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood.
R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

Let us pray:


Almighty and eternal God,
you have appointed your only-begotten Son
the Redeemer of the world,
and willed to be appeased by his Blood.
Grant we beg of you,
that we may worthily adore
this price of our salvation,
and through its power
be safeguarded from the evils of the present life,
so that we may rejoice
in its fruits forever in heaven.
Through the same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Prayer of St. Gertrude for the Souls in Purgatory


Eternal Father, we offer You
the most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,
for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
for all sinners everywhere,
for sinners in the universal Church,
those in our own home
and within our family.
Amen.

Closing Invocations


V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. Amen.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. And may Almighty God bless us: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
R. AMEN.

Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.