How to pray The Rosary

1. Begin with the sign of the cross: "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen"

3. An "Our Father" for the Holy Father´s intentions

4. Three "Hail Mary´s" for an increase in faith, hope and charity.

6. Announce the mystery according to the day of the week

7. Before each mystery read a line or two from the bible corresponding with the mystery. Throughout the decade meditate on the reading.

8. Each decade consists of 1 "Our Father", 10 "Hail Mary´s" and 1 "Glory be".

9. At the end of each decade the prayer of Fatima is also recited "Oh my Jesus..."

10. After the five decades, the Rosary finishes with the "Hail Holy Queen."

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