THE CARMELITE

ROSARY

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 THE CARMELITE ROSARY

Preparatory Prayer

O sweetest Jesus, my Redeemer, Thou beholdest now in Thy Divine

Presence the most miserable and ungrateful of sinners, who has
committed many and great faults, and is always falling into sin. I
am sorry for them all, and I am extremely grieved for having
offended Thee, because Thou art my God, infinitely good; and I
firmly purpose to amend, by the assistance of Thy grace. Most
Sacred Virgin Mary, Mother of God and of mercy, defend me from
my enemies, and help me, O dear Lady, always, but particularly at
the hour of death; and now obtain for me the grace to recite
attentively and devoutly this Holy Rosary, so that I may be worthy
to be heard by Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Opening Versicles

On the crucifix/medal
V. Lord,  open my lips.
R. And my mouth shall proclaim thy praise.
V. God,  come to my assistance.
R. Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.

On the first large bead

V. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy
kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
R. 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.

On three small beads

V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou
amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death. Amen.

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At the end of three Hail Marys
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.

THE MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY

Joyful Mysteries
Monday and Thursday

The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary

The Annunciation of the Angel to the Virgin Mary
The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
The Nativity of Our Lord
The Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple
The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple

Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesdays and Fridays

The Agony of Our Lord in the Garden

The Scourging of Our Lord in the Pillar
The Crowning of Thorns on the head of Our Lord
The Carrying of the Cross of Our Lord
The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord in the Cross
The Placing of the Sacred Body of Our Lord in the arms of his
Sorrowful Mother

Glorious Mysteries
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

The Resurrection of Our Lord

The Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven
The Descent of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven
The Coronation of the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
The Patronage of the Virgin Mary, Queen and Beauty of Carmel

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On large beads at the beginning of each mystery
V. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy
kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
R. 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.

On the ten small beads

V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou
amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death. Amen.

At the end of each decade

V. 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 and born of the Virgin Mary, he
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried,
he descended into hell, and on the third day he rose again from
the dead, he ascended into heaven, and seated at the right hand
of God the Father Almighty, from there he shall come again to
judge the living and the dead.
R. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

Solemn Offering
At the end of the Rosary

O Sovereign Queen of the Angels, Most Holy Mary, Virgin Mother

of God, our life, our sweetness, and our hope; I offer thee this
Rosary most humbly prostrate at thy feet, although unworthy of
being in thy sacred presence. I offer thee the devotion and purity
with which all the Saints praise thee, and the veneration which all
the Holy Spirits of God bear towards thee, and which I would also
desire to have. And I beg of thee to obtain for me from thy most
dear Son the pardon of all my sins, a lively faith, a firm hope, a
perfect charity, a true humility, a holy fear of God, and grace to
observe faithfully his holy commandments. I also pray for the

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propagation of the holy Catholic faith, peace among Christian
princes, victory over infidels, with perseverance till the end, and
eternal glory after death, when we may praise thy Divine Son for
ever, together with the Father and the Holy Ghost. Amen.

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father in heaven, * *have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, *
God the Holy Spirit, *
Holy Trinity, one God, *

Holy Mary, *
Holy Mother of God, *
Holy Virgin of virgins, *
Mother of Christ, *
Mother of the Church, *
Mother of mercy, *
Mother of divine grace, *
Mother most pure, * *pray for us.
Mother most chaste, *
Mother inviolate, *
Mother undefiled, *
Mother most amiable, *
Mother admirable, *
Mother of good counsel, *
Mother of our Creator, *
Mother of our Saviour, *
Virgin most prudent, *
Virgin most venerable, *
Virgin most renowned, *
Virgin most powerful, *
Virgin most merciful, *
Virgin most faithful, *

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Mirror of justice, *
Seat of wisdom, *
Cause of our joy, *
Spiritual vessel, *
Vessel of honour, *
Singular vessel of devotion, *
Mystical rose, *
Tower of David, *
Tower of ivory, *
House of gold, *
Ark of the covenant, * *pray for us.
Gate of heaven, *
Morning star, *
Health of the sick, *
Refuge of sinners, *
Comfort of the afflicted, *
Help of Christians, *
Queen of Angels, *
Queen of Patriarchs, *
Queen of Prophets, *
Queen of Apostles, *
Queen of Martyrs, *
Queen of Confessors, *
Queen of Virgins, *
Queen of all Saints, *
Queen conceived without original sin, *
Queen assumed into heaven, *
Queen of the most Holy Rosary, *
Queen of Peace, *
Queen of the Brown Scapular, *
Queen Beauty of Carmel, *

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

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V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O Lord God, that we, thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of
mind and body; and by the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever
Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal
joy. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing Versicles

V. Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel.

R. Be our constant hope.

V. O Mary, perfect Disciple of the Lord.

R. Make us also faithful to him.

V. O Mary, Flower and Ornament of Carmel.

R. Fill us with thy joy.

V. Virgin Mary, Beauty of Carmel.

R. Smile upon thy family.

V. Gentle Mother of Carmel.

R. Embrace me as thy child.

V. Mary, Mother beyond compare.

R. Remember thy children for evermore.

V. Holy Virgin, Star of the Sea.

R. Be our beacon of light.

V. O Protecting Veil.
R. Shelter us in the mantle of thy love.

V. O Mary, conceived without sin.

R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

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V. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
R. Have mercy on us.

V. Immaculate Heart of Mary.

R. Be our salvation.

V. Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

R. Pray for us.

V. Saint Joseph.
R. Pray for us.

V. Saint Teresa of Jesus.

R. Pray for us.

V. Saint John of the Cross.

R. Pray for us.

V. Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.

R. Pray for us.

V. Saint Simon Stock.

R. Pray for us.

V. All Saints of the Carmelite Order.

R. Pray for us.

V. All the Angels and Saints in heaven.

R. Pray for us.

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