How to Pray Rosary : The Sorrowful mysteries

  1. Preparation:
  • Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can pray without distractions.
  • Hold the Rosary beads in your hands. The Rosary consists of a crucifix, followed by a large bead, three small beads, another large bead, and a chain of smaller beads (decades).
  • Make the Sign of the Cross and begin with an opening prayer, such as the Apostles’ Creed.
  1. First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden:
  • While holding the crucifix, reflect on Jesus’ agony in the garden of Gethsemane.
  • Pray the Our Father on the first large bead.
  • Pray ten Hail Marys, one for each small bead, while meditating on Jesus’ suffering.
  • Conclude the decade with a Glory Be.
  1. Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar:
  • Move to the next small bead and meditate on Jesus’ scourging.
  • Pray the Our Father on the large bead.
  • Pray ten Hail Marys, reflecting on the pain and humiliation Jesus endured.
  • Conclude the decade with a Glory Be.
  1. Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning of Thorns:
  • Proceed to the next small bead and contemplate the crowning of thorns.
  • Pray the Our Father on the large bead.
  • Pray ten Hail Marys, focusing on the mockery and pain Jesus experienced.
  • Conclude the decade with a Glory Be.
  1. Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross:
  • Move to the next small bead and reflect on Jesus carrying His cross.
  • Pray the Our Father on the large bead.
  • Pray ten Hail Marys, envisioning the immense burden Jesus bore.
  • Conclude the decade with a Glory Be.
  1. Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus:
  • Proceed to the final small bead and contemplate Jesus’ crucifixion and death.
  • Pray the Our Father on the large bead.
  • Pray ten Hail Marys, contemplating the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus for our salvation.
  • Conclude the decade with a Glory Be.
  1. Closing Prayers:
  • After completing the five decades, pray the Hail, Holy Queen.
  • Optionally, you can conclude with additional prayers like the Rosary Prayer, the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, or any other prayers of your choice.
  • Finish with the Sign of the Cross.

Remember, the Rosary is a personal journey of prayer and meditation. Take your time with each mystery, allowing the words and reflections to deepen your relationship with God. May your prayers be filled with reverence and devotion.

Here are the closing prayers commonly used to conclude the Rosary:

1. Hail, Holy Queen:
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you 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 after 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.

2. Rosary Prayer:
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation, grant, we beseech You, that meditating on these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel:
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

These prayers serve as a fitting conclusion to your Rosary devotion, offering praise to Mary, seeking her intercession, and invoking the protection of St. Michael the Archangel. Feel free to add any additional prayers that resonate with you or are part of your personal devotions.


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