INTRODUCTION:

In the Sorrowful Mysteries, we enter into the mystery of Christ’s suff ering and the death which He had
to undergo for our salvati on.

OPENING SONG

Whoever shall call Me blessed Blessed are You

They will be blessed You show us the way
Immaculate Mary Mary our Mother
Mother of God Teach us to pray

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

THE APOSTLES’ CREED
THE LORD’S PRAYER (OUR FATHER)
HAIL MARY X 3
THE GLORY BE
O come Holy Spirit Mother of God
Fill our hearts Blessed are You
Enkindle in us You show us the way
The fire of your love Mary our Mother
Come Holy Spirit Teach us to pray
Fill our hearts
Enkindle in us Help us to know your Son
The fire of your love Jesus True God and True Man
Whoever shall call me blessed The Sorrowful Mysteries we share
They will be blessed As we walk with You
Immaculate Mary Hand in hand

1st Sorrowful Mystery

The agony in the Garden.

Asia-Pacifi c is the most catastrophe-prone region in the world, with 84% of all people aff ected
by natural disasters living in this region. Rapidly growing citi es throughout East Asia make more
people vulnerable to fl ooding, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

Intention:
Let us pray for regional disaster preparedness and resilience.

Lord, when disaster strikes, help survivors fi nd peace and hope amid the chaos that ensues. Fill
fi rst responders with compassion, awareness, and a spirit of teamwork. Bless leaders with
wisdom and humility as they work to improve infrastructure and systems.

OUR FATHER… 10 HAIL MARY… GLORY BE… OH MY JESUS…

Come Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit
Fill our Hearts Fill our Hearts
Enkindle in us Enkindle in us
The fire of your love The fire of your love
2nd Sorrowful Mystery
The scourging at the pillar.

Every year, thousands of people — many of them children — are forced into the sex trade or held
against their will to work for litt le or no pay, in poor conditi ons, away from home. Human traffi cking is
a problem everywhere, but it’s parti cularly prevalent in tourist hotspots in Cambodia, Philippines, and
Thailand.

Intention:
Let us pray for traffi cked children and adults in Cambodia, Philippines, and Thailand.

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Jesus, in the midst of the darkness, help enslaved children and adults see a glimmer of hope. Lead them
to people who will help them fi nd a new life on this earth and eternally in You. Help lawmakers
confront the evils of human traffi cking with robust policies and prosecuti on.

OUR FATHER… 10 HAIL MARY… GLORY BE… OH MY JESUS…

Come Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit

Fill our Hearts Fill our Hearts
Enkindle in us Enkindle in us
The fire of your love The fire of your love

3rd Sorrowful Mystery

The crowning with thorns.

Syrian, Lebanese, and Afghan families have been uprooted from their homes by the fi ghti ng, fi nding
themselves displaced in their own country or fl eeing to neighboring countries for safety.

Many Syrians, Lebanese, and Afghans lived comfortable, middle-class lives before they left . But when
families fl ee in the middle of bombings and other violence, they don’t have the luxury of taking all their
possessions. They arrive at refugee camps lacking clothes, shoes, food, water, toiletries, blankets, and
even their government-issued identi fi cati on papers, which makes it even more challenging to get
assistance. They oft en have nothing to help them survive.

For those who have fl ed their homes as refugees, it is hard to make a life and a future for their
children. They are far from home, with many living in tent sett lements, camps, and abandoned
buildings. They depend on aid.

Intention:
Let us Pray for life-saving assistance and newfound hope for all refugees.

God, You are the Great Provider. You see your people’s needs with a tender heart. Just as You
sustained the Israelites in the desert and fed 5,000 men (plus women and children!) with just a few
loaves and fi sh, help them get exactly what they need each day to survive. Comfort them as they
struggle, and nourish their souls with renewed hope each morning. Guide them to places where they
can fi nd help and rest.

OUR FATHER… 10 HAIL MARY… GLORY BE… OH MY JESUS…

Come Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit

Fill our Hearts Fill our Hearts
Enkindle in us Enkindle in us
The fire of your love The fire of your love

4th Sorrowful Mystery

The carrying of the cross.

Children and youth have long been involved in both sides of the decades-long confl ict in Myanmar,
Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The government has stepped up eff orts to discharge children and youth
recruited as minors from military ranks.

Intention:
Let us Pray for child soldiers in Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Lord, You create each child in Your image. Preserve their innocence. Protect them from those who
would corrupt their minds and harden their hearts. Restore to a fuller life those who have been
discharged or rescued from military or rebel ranks.

OUR FATHER… 10 HAIL MARY… GLORY BE… OH MY JESUS…

Come Holy Spirit Come Holy Spirit

Fill our Hearts Fill our Hearts
Enkindle in us Enkindle in us
The fire of your love The fire of your love
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SONG: ADLAW-ADLAW KANG MARIA (while walking to the next room)

5th Sorrowful Mystery

The crucifi xion.

Many families in large citi es like Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, are torn apart as they struggle with
unemployment, poor nutriti on, and diseases caused by lack of clean water or poor hygiene. With
families in distress, children are oft en left to fend for themselves. Many abandoned children fi nd
refuge and opportuniti es to fl ourish spiritually, emoti onally, and vocati onally

Intention:
Let us pray for children living on the streets in Mongolia.

Heavenly Father, we know the plight of homeless children breaks Your heart. Please protect children
living on the streets, and give them hope by leading them to people who can help. Guide them into the
fullness of life You intend for all Your children.
OUR FATHER… 10 HAIL MARY… GLORY BE… OH MY JESUS…

Blessed are you

You show us the way
Mary our Mother
Teach us to pray

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN (SALVE REGINA)

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy. Hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us and aft er this, our exile, show unto us
the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary

Pray for us O holy Mother of God

that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. let us pray

O God whose only begott en Son by His Life has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, Grant that
we beseech Thee while meditati ng upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, we may both imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ
our Lord Amen

If we call you blessed

We will be blessed
Immaculate Mary
Mother of God
Blessed are you
You show us the way
Mary our Mother
Teach us to Pray

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