The Annunciation
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of humility.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel appeared to thee with, the tidings that thou wert to become the Mother of God; greeting thee with that sublime salutation, “Hail, full of grace! the Lord is with thee!” and thou didst humbly submit thyself to the will of the Father. responding: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word,”
I humbly pray; humility
| Triune God Message | Virgin betrothed to Joseph | Angelic Salutation | Hail, Full of Grace |
| Conceive in your womb | Most High will overshadow you | Child be called Holy | Elizabeth also conceived |
| Fiat Mihi, | God’s Holy and Divine Will |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Visitation
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of charity.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Visitation, when, upon thy visit to thy holy cousin, Elizabeth, she greeted thee with the prophetic utterance, “Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!” and thou didst answer with that canticle of canticles, the Magnificat,
I humbly pray: charity
| Traveled to the hill country | Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting | Infant leapt in her womb | Blessed are you among women |
| Blessed is the fruit of your womb | Blessed are you who believed | My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord | The Almighty has done great things for me |
| Holy is His name | Remained for three months |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Nativity of Our Lord
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of detachment from the world.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Nativity of Our Lord, when thy time being completed, thou didst bring forth, O holy Virgin, the Redeemer of the world in a stable at Bethlehem; whereupon choirs of Angels filled the heavens with their exultant song of praise–“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will,”
I humbly pray: detachment from the world
| Decree from Augustus | From Galilee to city of David | Enroll with Mary | No room in the Inn |
| Birth to first son | Angel appeared to shepherds | Glory of Lord shone on them | Do not be afraid |
| A Savior born | Glory to God |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Presentation
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of purity.
[Also called the Purification]
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Presentation, when, in obedience to the Law of Moses, thou didst present thy Child in the Temple, where the first drops of His precious blood were shed, and where the holy prophet Simeon, taking the Child in his arms, offered thanks to God for sparing Him to look upon his Saviour,
I humbly pray: purity
| Traveled to present to the Lord | Offered turtle doves in accordance with law | Simeon awaiting consolation of Israel | My eyes have seen my salvation |
| Light of revelation | Simeon blessed them | Infant destined for the fall and rise of many | Sign of contradiction |
| Sword will pierce Your heart | Thoughts of many revealed |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of obedience to the will of God.
Sweet Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple, when, having sought Him for three days, sorrowing, thy heart was gladdened upon finding Him in the Temple speaking to the doctors; and when, upon thy request, He obediently returned home with thee,
I humbly pray: obedience to the will of God
| To Jerusalem for Passover | Completed its days | Jesus remained behind | Looked for Him among relatives |
| Astounded at his understanding | After three days, found in Temple | Why have you done this to us? | Must be about My Father’s business |
| Obedient to them | Kept all these things in Her heart | So the thoughts of others will be revealed |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of obedience to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
The Agony in the Garden of Olives
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of resignation to the will of God and today’s rosary petition.
O most sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Agony of Our Lord in the Garden, when, in the grotto of the Garden of Olives, Jesus saw the sins of the world unfolded before Him by Satan, who sought to dissuade Him from the sacrifice He was about to make; when, His soul shrinking from the sight, and His Precious Blood flowing from every pore at the vision of the torture and death He was to undergo, thy own sufferings, dear Mother, the future sufferings of His Church, and His Own sufferings in the Blessed Sacrament, He cried in anguish,” Abba! Father! if it be possible, let this chalice pass from Me!” But immediately resigning Himself to His Father’s will, He prayed, “Not as I will, but as Thou wilt!”
I humbly pray;
| He went to the Mount of Olives | Disciples followed Him | Withdrawing He prayed | Not My will but Yours be done |
| Sweat became like drops of blood | Found them sleeping in grief | Pray that you may not undergo the test | Crowd came upon them |
| Judas approached | Betraying the Son of God with a kiss? |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of resignation to the will of God and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Scourging at the Pillar
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of mortification and today’s rosary petition.
O most sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Scourging of the Lord, when, at Pilate’s command, thy Divine Son, stripped of His garments and bound to a pillar, was lacerated from head to foot with cruel scourges and His flesh torn away until His mortified body could bear no more,
I humbly pray;
| Governor to release one prisoner | Persuaded crowds to destroy Jesus | Which do you wish to release? | Jesus called Messiah? |
| Let Him be crucified | Innocent of this man’s blood | His blood be upon us | And upon our children |
| He had Jesus scourged | Handed Him over to be crucified |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of mortification and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Crowning with Thorns
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of humility and today’s rosary petition.
O most sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crowning of Our Lord with Thorns, when, the soldiers, binding about His head a crown of sharp thorns, showered blows upon it, driving the thorns deeply into His head; then in mock adoration, knelt before Him, crying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
I humbly pray;
| Soldiers took Jesus to praetorium | Stripped of his clothes | Weaved crown of thorns | Placed crown of thorns on head |
| Hail, King of the Jews | They spat upon Him | Struck Him with a reed | Though harshly treated opened not his mouth |
| Gave my back to those who beat me | My face I did not shield |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Carrying of the Cross
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of patience in adversity and today’s rosary petition.
O most sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross, when, with the heavy wood of the Cross upon His shoulders, thy Divine Son was dragged, weak and suffering, yet patient, through the streets, amidst the revilements of the people, to Calvary; falling often, but urged along by cruel blows of His executioners,
I humbly pray;
| Preparation day for Passover | Behold Your King! | Shall I crucify Your King? | Crucify Him |
| Handed Him over to be crucified | Carried cross to Golgatha | Made Simon carry the cross behind Jesus | Women mourned |
| Do not weep for Me | Day will come, Blessed are the barren |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the virtue of patience in adversity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Crucifixion
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of love of our enemies and today’s rosary petition.
O most sorrowful Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Crucifixion, when, having been stripped of His garments, thy Divine Son was nailed to the Cross, upon which He died after three hours of indescribable agony, during which time He begged from His Father forgiveness for His enemies,
I humbly pray;
| “Jesus the Nazorean, King of the Jews” | Took His clothes and divided them | For My vesture, they cast lots. | Crucified Him |
| Standing by the cross | Woman, behold Your son | Behold Your mother | I thirst |
| Sponge soaked in wine | It is finished, handed over His spirit |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these blood red roses with a petition for the love of our enemies and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Resurrection
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of faith and today’s rosary petition.
O glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead, when, on the morning of the third day after His death and burial, He arose from the dead and appeared to thee, dear Mother, and filled thy heart with unspeakable joy; then appeared to the holy women, and to His disciples, who adored Him as their risen God,
I humbly pray;
| Saw stone removed from tomb | Do not know where they put Him | Saw burial cloths | John saw and believed |
| Woman, why are you weeping? | They have taken My Lord | I do not know where they laid Him | Mary! Rabbouni! |
| Going to My Father and your Father | To My God and your God |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of faith (and today’s rosary petition) and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Ascension
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of hope and today’s rosary petition.
Hope, …is a virtue that practices expectant faith. The hopeful person believes God can accomplish anything if it is His Will to do so. He entrusts his needs and petitions to the Lord, and allows Him to answer as He wills. In hope, he may even thank God ahead of time for whatever the Divine decision may be. (Holy Love Ministry)
O glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Ascension, when thy Divine Son, after forty days on earth, went to Mount Olivet accompanied by His disciples and thee, where all adored Him for the last time, after which He promised to remain with them until the end of the world; then, extending His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascended before their eyes into Heaven,
I humbly pray;
| Repentance preached in His name to all nations | Sending the promise of the Father | John baptized with water | Few days baptized with the Holy Spirit |
| Receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you | Be My witnesses through the ends of the earth | As they were looking on, He was lifted up | Cloud took Him from their sight |
| They did Him homage and returned with joy | Continually in Temple praising God |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of hope (and today’s rosary petition) and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of charity and today’s rosary petition.
O glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of the Descent of the Holy Ghost, when, the Apostles being assembled with thee in a house in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of fiery tongues, inflaming the hearts of the Apostles with the fire of Divine love, teaching them all truths, giving to them the gift of tongues, and, filling thee with the plentitude of His grace, inspired thee to pray for the Apostles and the first Christians,
I humbly pray;
| Devoted themselves with one accord to prayer | Strong driving wind | Tongues as of fire | Filled with the Holy Spirit |
| Speak in different tongues | Spoken through the prophet Joel | last days, pour out a portion of My spirit | All shall be saved who calls on the name of the Lord |
| Those who accepted the message were baptized | Three thousand were added that day |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of charity (and today’s rosary petition) and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother Inot Heaven
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of union with Christ and today’s rosary petition.
O glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of thy Assumption into Heaven, when, consumed with the desire to be united with thy Divine Son in Heaven, thy soul departed from thy body and united itself to Him, Who, out of the excessive love He bore for thee, His Mother, whose virginal body was His first tabernacle, took that body into Heaven and there, amidst the acclaims of the Angels and Saints, reinfused into it thy soul,
I humbly pray;
| Arise My beloved, my beautiful one | O My dove, let me hear your voice | Blessed are you woman above all women on earth | Make this redound to your everlasting honor |
| You are the glory of Jerusalem | Splendid boast of our people | My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord | My spirit rejoices in God My savior |
| For he has looked upon His handmaid’s lowliness | All ages shall call me blessed |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with Christ (and today’s rosary petition) and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Coronation of Our Blessed Mother in Heaven as Its Queen
We call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness through the virtue of union with the Blessed Mother and today’s rosary petition.
O glorious Mother Mary, meditating on the Mystery of Thy Coronation in Heaven, when, upon being taken up to Heaven after thy death, thou wert triply crowned as the august Queen of Heaven by God the Father as His beloved Daughter, by God the Son as His dearest Mother, and by God the Holy Ghost as His chosen Spouse; the most perfect adorer of the Blessed Trinity, pleading our cause as our most powerful and merciful Mother, through thee,
I humbly pray;
| Who is she that comes forth like the dawn? | All glorious is the King’s daughter | Arrayed in gold | Your name renowned in all generations |
| Ark of the covenant could be seen in the temple | A great sign appeared in the sky | A woman clothed with the sun | God is the joy of my soul |
| Clothed me with a robe of salvation | Like a bride bedecked with her jewels |
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with the Blessed Mother (and today’s rosary petition) and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, really present in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, since I cannot now receive Thee under the sacramental veil, I beseech Thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of Thy most holy Mother, and abide with me forever; Thou in me, and I in Thee, in time and in eternity, in Mary.
Say: The Hail Holy Queen.
In petition (first 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request). Hail Mary …
In thanksgiving (last 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me. Hail, Mary, etc.