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HOW TO PRAY THE ROSARY

How to Pray the Rosary

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The Rosary is divided into five groups of ten beads called decades.  One Hail Mary is prayed on each bead for a total of ten per decade. During these prayers, we meditate on different aspects of Our Lord's life and Passion, which are called Mysteries.

The Beginning: Begin by touching the crucifix. Make the Sign of the Cross and pray The Apostles Creed. On the first bead pray the Our Father. On each of the next three beads pray the Hail Mary. On the chain following the Hail Marys pray the Glory Be and announce the First Mystery. On the next bead pray the Our Father.

The Mysteries: Pray ten consecutive Hail Marys while meditating on the life of Christ recalled for each mystery. After the tenth Hail Mary recite the Glory Be, the Fatima Prayer, and announce the next Mystery. Repeat for each of the five mysteries.

The Ending: On the centerpiece recite the Glory Be, the Fatima Prayer, the Hail Holy Queen, and the prayer O God Whose... Finish the rosary with the Sign of the Cross.

Please visit our helpful online rosary pages: 

The Basics of the Rosary Joyful Mysteries
The Prayers of the Rosary Sorrowful Mysteries
The Mysteries of the Rosary Glorious Mysteries
Rosary FAQs Luminous Mysteries

POPULAR ROSARY RESOURCES

Mother's Day RosaryMother's Day Rosary
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$69.95

A one of a kind Rosary made especially for Mothers. Each glass bead is fashioned into a smooth pale pink 8mm heart, emulating the love a Mother shares with her children. The centerpiece is made of the same brushed silver as the Crucifix and created to represent the Holy Mother with the infant Jesus in the form of a heart. Presented in a deluxe gift box. A truly unforgettable gift for mom.

Genuine Connemara Marble Irish RosaryGenuine Connemara Marble Irish Rosary
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$54.95

The green hills of Ireland are called to mind when you hold this beautiful Genuine Connemara Marble Rosary. Hand-crafted in Ireland, the unique cubed marble beads showcase Connemara Marble's various shades of green. To complete the rosary is a Celtic crucifix. The rosary is constructed with an extra strong double link chain and measures 25" long.

Olivewood Rosary - 4X6MMOlivewood Rosary - 4X6MM
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$33.00

Smooth, fragrant genuine olivewood beads make this rosary a treasure. Both the crucifix and Four-Way Medal center are made of pewter. This rosary is 19 3/8" long and comes in a deluxe gift box.

The Secret of the RosaryThe Secret of the Rosary
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$5.00

A champion of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, the author of True Devotion to Mary and the originator of total consecration to Mary, St. Louis de Montfort (1673-1716) remains one of the greatest apostles of Marian Devotion the world has ever known. This little booklet teaches what the rosary is and how to recite it. Probably the finest book ever written about the Rosary; it appeals to all ages.

The Illustrated Rosary (Large Print)The Illustrated Rosary (Large Print)
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$6.95

A beautiful, easy to read gift edition of this bestselling title. The history of the rosary is augmented by magnificent masterpiece art, and all 20 mysteries, including the new Mysteries of Light. Measures 4-3/4" x 7-3/4". Pocket edition also available.

POPULAR MIRACULOUS MEDALS

1. Gold/Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal
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Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal
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Fancy Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal
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Cloisonne Miraculous Medal
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Miraculous Medal Heart Pendant
6. Oval Miraculous Medal Slide on Snake Chain
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Puka Shell Necklace with Miraculous Medal
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Round Miraculous Medal -14K
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Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Miraculous Medal
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Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal with Flowers

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THE ROSARY ON-THE-GO

The Gospel Rosary of Pope John Paul II (CDs)

The Gospel Rosary of Pope John Paul II (CDs)
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$29.99

This beautifully compiled 4 CD set includes all twenty mysteries of the Rosary along with dramatic scripture readings, set to the moving melodies of the musical group, Still Waters.

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UPCOMING FEAST DAYS & HOLIDAYS

August 11 - St. Clare of Assisi, foundress of the Poor Clares religious order and follower of St. Francis of Assisi. She is the patron of seamstresses and those with eye problems.

August 14 - St. Maximilian Kolbe, priest and martyr. Born and raised in Poland during the Russian occupation, Kolbe was ordained in 1918. He co-founded the Immaculata Movement and published the Knights of the Immaculate magazine. When the Nazis invaded he was arrested and ultimately was a prisoner at Auschwitz. He offered to die in the place of another prisoner. He was killed on August 14, 1941.

August 15 - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day we celebrate the end of Mary's life on earth and the taking of her body and soul into heaven.

UPCOMING RELEASES

These items are currently available for preorder. They will ship as soon as they arrive in stock.

1. Amazing Grace for Survivors
2. By Christopher West:
Heaven's Song

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Catholic Spotlight

This week on Catholic Spotlight hear an interview with Christopher West about his new book Heaven's Song.

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