First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ was so afflicted for us in the garden of Gethsemane that His body was bathed in a sweat of blood. 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar Let us contemplate how… Continue reading Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays)
Archives: Prayers
Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
First Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus Let us contemplate how our Lord Jesus Christ went to the Jordan to be baptized. And then Heaven opened and a voice proclaimed, “You are My Son, the Beloved, with You, I am well pleased.” 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Miracle at… Continue reading Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
First Mystery: The Annunciation Let us contemplate how the Angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the title Full of grace, and declared to her the incarnation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory be Second Mystery: The Visitation Let us contemplate how the Blessed Virgin Mary,… Continue reading Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays)
How to Pray the Rosary
Step-By-Step Instructions for Praying the Rosary i. Begin by holding the crucifix, saying “In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (making the sign of the Cross while doing that), then say the Apostles Creed. ii. On the single bead just above the cross, pray the “Our Father.”… Continue reading How to Pray the Rosary
The Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The fourteen devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The Stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station.… Continue reading The Stations of the Cross
Prayer Before the Way of the Cross
My Lord Jesus Christ, You have made this journey to die for me with love unutterable, and I have so many times unworthily abandoned Thee; but now I love Thee with my whole heart, and because I love Thee, I repent sincerely for having ever offended Thee. Pardon me, my God, and permit me to… Continue reading Prayer Before the Way of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Prayer to Forgive Someone
Father, forgive him/her for _____. I hold up to Your love Lord, _____ (name the person) who has disturbed my peace. Remembering Jesus, I pray: Father, forgive him, he knows not what he does. In the name of Jesus, send Your love, heal his wounds that cause him to wound others. Let Your love melt… Continue reading A Prayer to Forgive Someone
A Prayer for Healing
Almighty God, You are the only source of health and healing. In You there is calm, and the only true peace in the universe. Grant to each one of us Your children an awareness of Your presence, and give us perfect confidence in You. In all pain and weariness and anxiety, teach us to yield… Continue reading A Prayer for Healing
Prayer for Inner Healing
Dear Lord Jesus, please come and heal my wounded and troubled heart. I beg You to heal the torments that are causing anxiety in my life. I beg You, in a particular way, to heal the underlying source of my sinfulness. I beg You to come into my life and heal the psychological harms that… Continue reading Prayer for Inner Healing