Community Rosary

Background

According to tradition, a young Franciscan novice who used to create a crown of flowers for a statue of Mary was unable to continue this practice after entering the monastery.Feeling discouraged, he considered leaving until Mary appeared to him in a vision, instructing him to weave a crown of prayers instead – specifically, to pray seven decades of Hail Marys in honor of her seven earthly joys.One day, the Director of Novices saw him praying in chapel with an angel next to him. The latter was weaving a crown of roses, placing a golden lily between each of the 10 roses. When James finished praying, the angel placed the crown upon his head.The Novice master asked the young friar about the meaning of this vision. After hearing the explanation, he told the other friars and soon the practice of reciting the Crown of the Seven Joys spread throughout the Franciscan Order.

Opening Song

Perfect Love
(Mary's Song)

My beautiful boy
Holiness I see
Perfect so pure
Your eyes they trust in meAll creation bows to You
The skies sing Your arriving
My precious JesusAnd You will walk this land
My precious gift from God
Showing all mankind
The only way to lifeAll creation sings Your praise
The angels will proclaim
My precious JesusAll of heaven's gaze is on You
The glory of God shines for all to see
The Son of God, the Son of manYou are perfection promised
Giver of life for all eternity
My little one, perfect love (x3)

Sign of the Cross,
(no Creed is said)

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father,
we ask for the grace of the Holy Spirit,
that as we meditate upon these joys of the Mary,
we may be strengthened and encouraged by her own joy.
We ask for the grace of the Holy Spirit for prayer and peace.

The First Joy of Mary

The Annunciation

The Gift Of Fortitude

Reflection
※ At baptism, we are called by name to give flesh to Christian values and beliefs.
● In responding to the gift of baptism, how do I respond to the invitation to build up the Body of Christ?
● Name people and events in my life which have helped me live out my faith commitment.

(Our Thanksgiving)Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
O God, who willed that your Word should take on the reality of human flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, grant we pray, that we who confess our Redeemer to be God and man, may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature.
Amen.

The Second Joy of Mary

The Visitation

The Gift Of Counsel

Reflection
※ Mary’s response to God was the powerful prayer of the Magnificat, the joyous acknowledgement of God’s goodness within her.
● What will be my response to God?
● Whom do I turn to for counsel and friendship in my life?

(Our Intentions)Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
Almighty ever-living God, you inspired Blessed Virgin Mother to visit Elizabeth, while she was carrying your Son in her womb, grant us we pray, to be faithful to the promptings of the Spirit, we may magnify your greatness with the Virgin Mary at all times.
Amen.

The Third Joy of Mary

The Birth of the Lord and the Adoration of the Magi

The Gift Of Fear Of The Lord

Reflection
※ In reflecting upon the role of Mary as a woman of faith, we learn that she accepted the will of the Father and all that went with that responsibility.
● How do I respond to the will of God in my life?
● Imagine the emotional turmoil Mary experienced at the time of Jesus’ birth. She turned to God for strength.
Where/what/whom do I turn to during periods of emotional turmoil in my life?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
Grant us we pray, Almighty God, that we who are bathed in the new radiance of your incarnate Word, the light of faith, which illumines our minds, may also shine through in our deeds.
Amen.

The Fourth Joy of Mary

The Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin

The Gift Of Wisdom

Reflection
※ As Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to the elders of the Temple, they once again displayed their love and faithfulness towards God.
As you were presented by your parents or you presented yourself to the Lord in the Sacrament of Baptism, your parents/Godparents also displayed their love and faithfulness towards God.
● How do I express my love and faithfulness towards God?
● How do I share wisdom with others?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore your majesty that, just as your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, by your grace, may we be presented to you with minds made pure.
Amen.

The Fifth Joy of Mary

The Finding of the Christ Child in the Temple

The Gift Of Understanding

Reflection
※ This event was probably a frustrating and stressful experience for both Mary and Joseph. The happiness of finding Jesus was lost when Mary and Joseph could not comprehend his explanation.
● When do I most often lose sight of Christ within my life?
● How do I seek to understand the wisdom of God and the will of God?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards.
Amen.

The Sixth Joy of Mary

The Resurrection and the Meeting of Mother and Son

The Gift Of Piety And Love

Reflection
※ The ordeal of seeing her only Son die a criminal’s death was undoubtedly a traumatic experience for Mary. She drew strength from the Father’s love and realized that Jesus would conquer death through the power of God.
● From where do I draw my strength?
● Does the gift of the resurrection truly give me a reason to hope and a reason to live?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant us we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection, may rise up in the light of life.
Amen.

The Seventh Joy of Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin and Her Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Protectress and Advocate of the Franciscan Family

The Gift Of Knowledge

Reflection
※ As Mary experienced the call from God, we also need a deepening conviction and eagerness to hear God’s call in our lives and respond to the call. It is important to trust God enough to allow ourselves to respond freely and generously as Mary did.
● Am I as eager to hear God’s call as Mary was?
● How are the fruits of the Holy Spirit (love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, serenity) growing and affecting my relationship with God and others?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .

Prayer
O God, you looked on the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, raised her to this grace, that your Only Begotten Son was born of her according to the flesh, and that she was crowned this day with surpassing glory, grant that we through her prayers, saved by the mystery of your redemption, may merit to be exalted by you on high.
Amen.

Hail Mary . . . (x2)
(To signify 72 years of Mary's Life on Earth)

Regina Caeli

Regina Caeli, Laetare, Alleluia!
Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia!
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia!
Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia!Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
For the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia.

Closing Prayer
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that by meditating upon these mysteries in 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.

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Sign of the Cross
Creed

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x3)
Glory Be . . .

Opening Prayer

Queen of the Holy Rosary,
you have deigned to come to Fatima and Medjugorje,
to reveal to the three shepherd children and six visionaries,
the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary.
Inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion,
in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it,
we may obtain peace for the world,
the conversion of sinners,
and the favor which we ask of you in this Rosary.
We ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for our own.

The First Decade

Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath

(Our Thanksgivings)Our Father . . .Jesus heal us. Straighten our spirit and make us whole.
Hail Mary . . .
Lay your hands on us. Show us that we, too, can be healed.
Hail Mary . . .
Let our faith be proof to others of your love.
Hail Mary . . .
When we hear your words we will glorify your name.
Hail Mary . . .
Set us free from our infirmities – our heart and soul belong to you.
Hail Mary . . .
When we have lost all hope, and the wait for your presence seems too long, let us remember your promise of eternal life.
Hail Mary . . .
We receive relief from all doubt in your presence, Lord.
Hail Mary . . .
Let us return again to you, who heals all ailments.
Hail Mary . . .
Call to us and set us free. Jesus, let us hear your voice.
Hail Mary . . .
Teach us your way, O Lord, you who heal those who suffer in spirit, mind, and body.
Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

The Second Decade

Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter

(Our Intentions)Our Father . . .When our spirit is dead to you, lay your hands on us that we might live.
Hail Mary . . .
We won’t stop searching until we find you.
Hail Mary . . .
Come into our home, Lord.
Bless our family.
Hail Mary . . .
When we mourn for those we love, we will remember they are now in your presence.
Hail Mary . . .
We will help to spread your teachings wherever we go.
Hail Mary . . .
We will welcome you into our home as an honored guest.
Hail Mary . . .
We will kneel before you and receive your gifts with humility.
Hail Mary . . .
Show us how to grow in faith each day.
Hail Mary . . .
When we are tempted to take the easy way through life, may we awake to find you waiting for us.
Hail Mary . . .
Help us pass on our faith to our loved ones.
Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

The Third Decade

The Healing of Simon Peter’s Mother-in-Law

Our Father . . .We will serve you with loyalty and gratitude.
Hail Mary . . .
When we cannot rise, or look at your face, lift us up, help us walk the path that leads to you.
Hail Mary . . .
We will show hospitality to those we love.
Hail Mary . . .
We will be patient with our friends, and treat everyone who comes into our home gently and with kindness.
Hail Mary . . .
Make us aware of the miracles that happen in our life everyday.
Hail Mary . . .
We will tell others of your goodness.
Hail Mary . . .
We will reach out to you in times of need.
Hail Mary . . .
When we need help, show us where to go.
Hail Mary . . .
We will let others who love you, lead us closer to you.
Hail Mary . . .
Let us be a source of comfort to those who love us.
Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

The Fourth Decade

A Woman’s Faith

Our Father . . .You enrich our life by sending strangers to our door.
Hail Mary . . .
Show us how to be a true friend to those in need.
Hail Mary . . .
Help us to understand cultural differences.
Hail Mary . . .
May every human being be recognized as a child of God.
Hail Mary . . .
When you speak, help us to understand.
Hail Mary . . .
We will show compassion to those who seek refuge.
Hail Mary . . .
Let our words reflect our love for you.
Hail Mary . . .
In everything we do, we will praise your name.
Hail Mary . . .
Even when we need rest, we will continue to search for you.
Hail Mary . . .
Let our love for you be unquestioning.
Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

The Fifth Decade

The Woman who Bled

Our Father . . .The wait is long, but the rewards are great. Our faith in you will sustain us.
Hail Mary . . .
We will serve you, even in suffering.
Hail Mary . . .
Whatever our poverty, strengthen us.
Hail Mary . . .
When our soul cries out to you, answer us, O Lord.
Hail Mary . . .
You know what we need before we do.
Hail Mary . . .
Through love and honor, show us your ways.
Hail Mary . . .
Let us love strangers as though they were you.
Hail Mary . . .
When we are lonely, we will search for you.
Hail Mary . . .
Guard us with your angels, protect us and watch over us.
Hail Mary . . .
Let us feel your presence, Jesus, heighten our awareness of your healing power in our life.
Hail Mary . . . Glory Be . . .

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of your mercy.

The Memorare

Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help,
or sought your intercession was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence, We fly to Thee,
O Virgin of virgins, our mother;
to you we come, before you we stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer us.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have mercy on us.Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pray for us.O Mary, conceived without original sin
Pray for us who have recourse to you.St Joseph
Pray for us.May the Divine assistance remain always with us.
And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Regina Caeli

Regina Caeli, Laetare, Alleluia!
Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia!
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia!
Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia!Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
For the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia.

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Guided Rosary, Care for Creation
(Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si”)

"The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor."The purpose of the following meditations on the rosary are primarily to help us realize that Christ came into this world. Like Christ, we are called to shape the world around us, in a way that reflects our inherent dignity and worth, as well as the dignity and worth of God’s creation that surrounds us.

Sign of the Cross
Creed

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x3)
Glory Be . . .

The First Luminous Mystery
(Our Thanksgivings and Intentions)

The Baptism of Jesus

※ Water has always had a tremendous significance in the Bible and in our faith life. It is a sign of renewal, new life, and the cleansing of sin. By following Jesus in the Sacrament of Baptism, we too are following His example and must try to live our life as closely as possible to His.Reflection
● Bring to mind the simple wonder of water; its purity, its cleanliness, sung in Canticle of the Creatures: “All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water so useful, humble, precious and pure.”
● How do I receive creation: as a resource to consume, or as a sacred gift to reverence?
● Where have I treated “water” (time, energy, resources, living creatures) as mine to waste, instead of God’s entrusted gifts to protect?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Second Luminous Mystery
(Sharing in Pairs)

The Wedding at Cana

※ Jesus, at the urging of Mary, performs His first miracle by changing a jug of water into wine at wedding. We know that through Mary’s help and intercession, we can also be transformed by Christ spiritually and in worldview.Reflection
● What “abundance” (attachment) am I chasing that is really just over-consumption?
● Do my habits or lifestyles consume in ways that diminish (exploit) others or the earth?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Third Luminous Mystery

The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

※ Some of the parables that Jesus used specifically relate to nature, so we have a better understanding of the Kingdom of God; the sower and the seeds, the weeds in the grain, the seed growing secretly, the story of the mustard seed. Jesus uses nature as a way to speak to us; many times as something to mirror God and the glory of the Kingdom.Reflection
● Where have my words, tithing, almsgiving, become an act of love for neighbour (friends family community); caring for the poor and the vulnerable in God's Kingdom?
So that my giving is not only charity from the heart, and becomes a work pleasing to God; respect for what others are rightfully owed in love.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Fourth Luminous Mystery
(Pair Sharing)

The Transfiguration

※ Often, our actions are driven by compulsion, (like Peter’s reaction to build two tents), without much thought to what the consequences are to us or the world around us, or about how the little ways that God’s glory is revealed.Reflection
● We hustle through life sometimes without stopping to recognize that Christ is ever present everywhere. Can we perhaps take a moment to slow down and think of how we have a bigger impact on each other and creation?
● When nature becomes inconvenient, do I “master” it or do I receive it with awe? When were such times?

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Fifth Luminous Mystery

The Institution of the Eucharist

※ The Eucharist is the sum and summit of our Catholic faith. We already know that Christ is present always and everywhere, but His presence is most tangible in the Blessed Sacrament.Reflection
● “Blessed are You, Lord God of all creation, for through Your goodness we have the bread and wine we offer you: Fruit of the land and work of human hands, it will become for us our spiritual food and drink.”
How does my care for the earth and its people, reflect reverence for the our gifts placed on God’s altar?
● It is through the Earth, God created, and that which is provided for us spiritually, that He nourishes our bodies and our souls. Let us also be grateful in recognizing the efforts of farmers, workers and our loved ones, to get meals to our tables.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen,
Mother of Mercy.
Hail, 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.Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

(Let us Pray)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,
while meditating upon these mysteries
in 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.

The Memorare

Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help,
or sought your intercession was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence, We fly to Thee,
O Virgin of virgins, our mother;
to you we come, before you we stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer us.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have mercy on us.Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pray for us.O Mary, conceived without original sin
Pray for us who have recourse to you.St Joseph
Pray for us.May the Divine assistance remain always with us.
And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Final Blessing

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

MARY UNDOER OF KNOTS

"A (Novena) Marian devotion honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession to untangle the difficulties and sins in our lives."Problems and struggles we face with no solution,
Knots of discord in our families,
Knots of deep addiction,
Knots of (dwelling on the) past,
Block the heart from experiencing joy and hope in God.Mary, the un-doer of knots, accompanies us as we carry our Cross, as she accompanied Jesus during his Passion. She comes to intercede for us, so that many issues can be unknotted.

Sign of the Cross
Creed

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

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 Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x3)
Glory Be . . .

The First Sorrowful Mystery

The Agony In The Garden

※ Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, ‘Sit here, while I go yonder and pray.’ And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.’ And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.’Dear Mother,
As we begin accompanying your Son at the start of His Passion in the Garden of Gethsemane, we remember that our Lord, despite knowing what would lie ahead of Him, willingly accepted the cup of suffering from the Father out of His immense love for us.
Help us to undo this knot of fear in facing the many challenges that surround us, to overcome the fear that binds us in the face of war, disease, loneliness and hardship. Intercede for us that we may not look at the agony and hardship before us, but help us to focus on the eventual Triumph that is ahead of us. Amen.

(Our Thanksgivings)Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Second Sorrowful Mystery

The Scourging At The Pillar

※ Pilate released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified.Dear Mother,
We see your Son being scourged with chains of iron and steel at the pillar. We see the scars and the wounds that the King of the world is subject to, and we cringe at the suffering He has to endure in order to earn redemption for the sins of mankind in this world, especially the sins of the flesh. And despite all this, we struggle constantly to overcome our temptations of the flesh.
We offer this knot of indifference unto your hands to be untied. Unbind this knot that keeps us silent despite seeing so much injustice before us in our world.
Untie this knot around our hearts so that your love will flow and we can recognise and take action to uphold the dignity of life in every single person. Help us to call on your intercession to overcome all temptations of the flesh. Amen.

(Our Intentions)Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Third Sorrowful Mystery

The Crowning Of Thorns

※ Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him, and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, 'Hail, King of the Jews!Dear Mother,
Your loving Son was as meek as a lamb even when He was mocked, spat on and willingly wore the crown of thorns. In doing so, He helped us to earn the crown of eternal life.
Help us Holy Mother to undo this knot of bitterness, undo this knot so that our forgiveness will flow to those who have wronged, wounded and hurt us. Pray for us not to hold on to this knot; instead, free us to forgive and love everyone just as your Son taught us to do.
Help us all to offer our suffering for our salvation and the salvation of all sinners, and the poor souls in Purgatory, especially those most in need of God’s mercy. Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery

The Carrying of the Cross

※ And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull)Dear Mother,
You were there when your Son carried the cross for our sins, and the sins of all the world. You saw His every stumble and fall under the weight of the cross.
Pray for us as we hand to you this knot of weakness that prevents us from embracing the life that your Son has called us to. We ask you to untie this knot so that we’ll be willing to take up our own daily cross and follow your Son not because we have to but because we want to.
Undo this knot to help us not to deny our cross and our faith but that our weakness be turned into strength so that we can boldly answer the call of our mission and proclaim the triumphant message of the holy cross on which our Saviour died. Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery

The Triumph of the Cross

※ And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do' ...
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.
Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, 'Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!' And having said this he breathed his lastDear Mother,
We stand with you at the foot of the cross, gazing at your loving Son whose blood and water shed for us poor sinners, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
We ask that you undo this knot of lukewarm faith, so that our every thought, word and deed is conformed to the will of our Heavenly Father, like yours was, and always has been.
Just as you willingly said yes to God’s plan at the Annunciation and changed the course of our lives and helped us to gain eternal salvation, pray for us to fervently follow your Son in our everyday lives. Just as His Passion and Death is not the end but the beginning of our salvation journey, we pray for your constant intercession along every step of the way as we trust in your maternal care and protection. Amen.

Our Father . . .
Hail Mary . . . (x10)
Glory Be . . .O my Jesus . . .

Hail Holy Queen
(Salve Regina)

Hail, holy Queen,
Mother of Mercy.
Hail, 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.Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Salve Regína, mater misericórdiæ;
vita, dulcédo, et spes nostra, salve.
Ad te Clamámus éxsules fílii Evæ;
Ad te Suspirámus, geméntes et flentes
in hac lacrimárum valle.
Eia ergo, Advocáta nostra,
Illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte:
Et Iesum, benedíctum fructum ventris tui,
Nobis post hoc exsílium osténde.
O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo María.Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix
Ut digni efficiamur promissiónibus Christi.

(Let us Pray)O God,
whose only begotten Son
by His Life, death and resurrection,
has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
Grant, we beseech You,
while meditating upon these mysteries
in 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.

Prayer to our Lady Undoer of Knots

Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exists in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon us and see the snarl of knots that exist in our life.You know very well how desperate we are, our pain and how we are bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of His children, we entrust into your hands the ribbon of our lives.
No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone.Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today these knots... we beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all, You are our hope.O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives us, the fortification of our feeble strength, the enrichment of our destitution and with Christ the freedom from our chains.
Hear our plea. Keep us, guide us, protect us, o safe refuge!
Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for us. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have mercy on us.Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pray for us.O Mary, conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to you.St Joseph
Pray for us.May the Divine assistance remain always with us.
And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Regina Caeli

Regina Caeli, Laetare, Alleluia!
Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia!
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, Alleluia!
Ora pro nobis Deum, Alleluia!Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
For the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia.

In the name of the (+) Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.