The word “rosary” is Latin in its origin and translates to “garland of roses”. The rose is actually one of the flowers that is used to symbolize the Virgin Mary which the rosary is devoted to. All over the world, there are millions of people that know how to pray the rosary but they often find themselves wondering what to pray for when praying the rosary. Here are some examples of what you can meditate on as you pray the rosary:
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- Your family
Family and loved ones are often the people that we pray for the most. You can incorporate prayers for health for your family or simply prayers for children as you recite the different prayers associated with the rosary. There are many people who dedicate an entire rosary to someone in their family that is particularly struggling.
- Prayer intentions of the Holy Father
The prayer intentions of the Holy Father should always be our intentions as well. Whether you commit time to saying a rosary for the Holy Father or on behalf of his special intentions, these powerful prayers will certainly reach God.
- Healing
Prayers for healing or prayers for the sick can bring an abundance of comfort to any person that may be struggling. If you, yourself are in need of healing, spending this time requesting the intercession of the Virgin Mary can provide you with an abundance of comfort.
- Loved ones that have passed away Prayers for the dead come with a sense of peace after a loved one has passed away. A prayer request to God for a special intercession on the soul of a close relative or friend that is no longer with us can bring with it a wonderful sense of serenity that although that person is no longer here, they are with God.
What Prayers Do You Need to Say When Praying the Rosary
The rosary is made up of six simple prayers, many of which you say more than once as you work your way through your rosary beads. These prayers include:
- The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He arose again; He ascended into heaven,and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen
- The Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdom come: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. - The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen - Glory Be to the Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. - The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy. - The Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
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