LENTEN SEASON      Sorrowful

                                                             CHRISTMAS              Joyful

    "THE MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY"

The Luminous Mysteries
(The Mysteries of Light)
(Said on Thursdays Throughout the Year)

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The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River - The First Luminous Mystery
Mt 3:17
I desire always to be an Obedient child of God
Here, as Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became "sin" for our sake (2Cor 5:21), the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son, while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission which he is to carry out.

The Last Supper -The Eucharist - The Fifth Luminous Mystery
Jn 13:1
Lord, draw me as often as You will to Holy Communion. Through this Sacrament, through Your presence within me, I can reach holiness.
The institution of the Eucharist, in which Christ offers his body and blood as food under the signs of bread and wine, and testifies "to the end" Jesus' love for humanity. The Holy Eucharist is a great means through which we are made to aspire to perfect holiness. But we must receive it with the desire and intent of removing from our hearts all that is displeasing to Him. Kneel and render the tribute of your presence and devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Confide all your needs to Him. Speak to Him with abandonment, pour out your heart to Him, and give him complete freedom to work in you as He feels is best.

'Other  Recommended  Prayers'

"PRAYER TO St. MICHAEL"

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the

wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and 

do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan 

and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. 'AMEN'

Most merciful and Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Mercy on us. Most sorrowful and

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Saint Joseph, Pray for us. All the Angels and

Saints, Pray for us. Poor Holy Souls in Purgatory, Pray for us.

"PRAYER TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL"

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom God's Love commits

me here. Ever this day, be at my side, to light, to guard, to rule, to guide.

AMEN.

"PARDON PRAYER"

My God, I believe, I adore, I trust and I love Thee!  I beg pardon

for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not trust, and

do not love Thee.

"PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT"

Let Us Pray.

O God, who didst instruct the Apostles by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in this same 

Spirit to be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation. 

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

"THE  MEMORARE"

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled 

to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided, Inspired

with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, To thee I come,

before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate,

despise not my petitions, but in thy clemency hear and answer them.

AMEN.

"LAST PRAYER OF THE ROSARY"

O GOD, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection has purchased for

us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech thee, that meditating upon

the mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 

we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise.

Through Christ our Lord.   

Amen.