The Rosary
How to say the Rosary
1. Make the sign of the cross
2. Say the Apostles Creed
3. Say the Our Father
4. Say three Hail Marys
5. Say the Glory Be
6. Announce the first Mystery and say the Our Father
7. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
8. Say the Glory Be
9. Say the Fatima Prayer
10. Announce the second Mystery and say the Our Father
11. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
12. Say the Glory Be
13. Say the Fatima Prayer
14. Announce the third Mystery and say the Our Father
15. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
16. Say the Glory Be
17. Say the Fatima Prayer
18. Announce the fourth Mystery and say the Our Father
19. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
20. Say the Glory Be
21. Say the Fatima Prayer
22. Announce the fifth Mystery and say the Our Father
22. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
23. Say the Glory Be
24. Say the Fatima Prayer
25. Say the Hail Holy Queen
“Joyful Mysteries”
On Monday and Saturday, meditate on the “Joyful Mysteries”
First Decade The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
Second Decade The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56)
Third Decade The Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2:1-21)
Fourth Decade The Presentation of Our Lord (Luke 2:22-38)
Fifth Decade The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
“Luminous Mysteries”
On Thursday, meditate on the “Luminous Mysteries”
First Decade: The Baptism of Our Lord in the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-16)
Second Decade: The Wedding at Cana, when Christ manifested Himself (Jn 2:1-11)
Third Decade: The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15)
Fourth Decade: The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Matthew 17:1-8)
Fifth Decade: The Last Supper, when Our Lord gave us the Holy Eucharist (Mt 26)
“Sorrowful Mysteries”
On Tuesday and Friday, meditate on the “Sorrowful Mysteries”
First Decade: The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-56)
Second Decade: Our Lord is Scourged at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26)
Third Decade: Our Lord is Crowned with Thorns (Matthew 27:27-31)
Fourth Decade: Our Lord Carries the Cross to Calvary (Matthew 27:32)
Fifth Decade: The Crucifixion of Our Lord (Matthew 27:33-56)
“Glorious Mysteries”
On Wednesday and Sunday, meditate on the “Glorious Mysteries”
First Decade: The Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord (John 20:1-29)
Second Decade: The Ascension of Our Lord (Luke 24:36-53)
Third Decade: The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41)
Fourth Decade: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Fifth Decade: The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
The Mysteries of the Rosary
This Rosary was said at Our Lady of the Hills Church at
the regular monday afternoon Adoration by Mr. James O. Sapp
Mr. Sapp said the Rosary at this church and many others for
over 30 years before each Mass.
Participants were:
James O. Sapp
Cletus Caldwell
Sam & Helen Knopp
Jeanie Benningfield
Francis Gordon
Terry Gordon
Agnes McElroy
Charles & Nancy Moore
Nancy Feather
Bobby Feather
In Memory of James O. Sapp
