ACCORDING TO THE METHOD
OF ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT
Introductory Prayer
of St. Louis de Montfort
I unite with all the saints in Heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful here present. I unite with Thee, O my Jesus, in order to praise worthily Thy holy Mother and to praise Thee in her and through her. I renounce all the distractions I may have during this Rosary, which I wish to say with modesty, attention, and devotion, just as if it were to be the last of my life.
We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Mary’s in honor of the unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively faith, a firm hope, and an ardent charity. Amen.
Apostle’s Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Mary’s, Glory Be.
THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
First Joyful Mystery:
The Annunciation
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Incarnation in Mary’s womb, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, a profound humility. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be. At the end of the Glory Be, pray the “Fatima Decade prayer, as requested by Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima:
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those with the greatest need of Thy mercy.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Annunciation come down into our souls. Amen.
Second Joyful Mystery:
The Visitation of the Virgin
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the Visitation of Thy holy Mother to her cousin St. Elizabeth and the sanctification of St. John the Baptist in the womb, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, charity toward our neighbor. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Visitation come down into our souls. Amen.
Third Joyful Mystery:
The Nativity of Our Lord
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Nativity in the stable of Bethlehem, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, detachment from the things of the world, contempt of riches, and love of holy poverty. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Nativity come down into our souls. Amen.
Fourth Joyful Mystery:
The Presentation in the Temple
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Presentation in the Temple and the Purification of Mary, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, purity of body and soul. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Presentation in the Temple come down into our souls. Amen.
Fifth Joyful Mystery:
The Finding of the Christ Child
in the Temple
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Mary’s finding Thee in the Temple, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, the gift of true wisdom. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Finding of Our Lord in the Temple come down into our souls. Amen.
THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
First Sorrowful Mystery:
The Agony in the Garden
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Agony in the Garden of Olives, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, contrition for our sins. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Agony in the Garden come down into our souls. Amen.
Second Sorrowful Mystery:
The Scourging at the Pillar
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy bloody Scourging, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy Holy Mother, the grace of mortifying our senses. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Scourging come down into our souls. Amen.
Third Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crowning of Thorns
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy being crowned with thorns, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, contempt of the world. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Crowning with Thorns come down into our souls. Amen.
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery:
The Carrying of the Cross
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy carrying of the Cross, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, patience in bearing our crosses. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross come down into our souls. Amen.
Fifth Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crucifixion of Our Lord
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Crucifixion and ignominious death on Calvary, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the conversion of sinners, the perseverance of the just, and the relief of the souls in Purgatory. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Mystery of the Crucifixion come down into our souls. Amen.
THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
First Glorious Mystery:
The Resurrection of Our Lord
We offer thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy glorious Reurrection, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, love of God and fervor in Thy service. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Resurrection come down into our souls. Amen.
The Second Glorious Mystery:
The Ascension of Our Lord
into Heaven
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy triumphant Ascension, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, an ardent desire for Heaven, our true home. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the Resurrection come down into our souls. Amen.
The Third Glorious Mystery:
The Descent of the Holy Ghost
on Mary and the Apostles
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the Mystery of Pentecost, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the coming of the Holy Ghost into our souls. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the mystery of Pentecost come down into our souls. Amen.
The Fourth Glorious Mystery:
The Assumption
of the Virgin Mary
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the resurrection and triumphant Assumption of Thy Holy Mother into Heaven, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, a tender devotion for so good a Mother. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the mystery of the Assumption come down into our souls. Amen.
The Fifth Glorious Mystery:
The Coronation
of the Blessed Virgin
We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of the Coronation of Thy Holy Mother, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, perseverance in grace and a crown of glory thereafter. Amen.
One Our Father, 10 Hail Mary’s, one Glory Be, and O my Jesus.
Conclude the mystery: May the grace of the mystery of the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin come down into our souls. Amen.
Concluding Prayer
Hail Mary, beloved Daughter of the Eternal Father, admirable Mother of the Son, faithful Spouse of the Holy Ghost, august Temple of the Most Holy Trinity!
Hail, Sovereign Princess, to whom all owe subjection in Heaven and on earth!
Hail, sure Refuge of Sinners, Our Lady of Mercy, who hast never refused any request.
All sinful though I am, I cast myself at thy feet and beseech thee to obtain from Jesus, thy beloved Son, contrition and pardon for all my sins, as well as the gift of divine wisdom.
I consecrate myself entirely to thee with all that I have. I choose thee today for my Mother and Mistress. Treat me, then, as the least of thy children and the most obedient of thy servants.
Listen, my princess, listen to the sighs of a heart that desires to love and serve thee faithfully. Let is never be said that of all who have had recourse to thee, I was the first to be abandoned.
O my hope, O my life, O my faithful and Immaculate Virgin Mary, defend me, nourish me, hear me, teach me, and save me. Amen.