The Holy Rosary (Dominican Style)
Dominicans say the rosary following an ancient custom which differs slightly from the way most Catholics say it. They follow the medieval custom of beginning the Rosary like the Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary—for the Rosary is known as Mary’s prayer.
The leader and group begin the Rosary with the sign of the cross.
Then they lead and respond alternately the parts for the opening prayers.
The leader announces the title of each Mystery (and may give a short mediation), then is joined by one half the group in starting each of the prayers for the first, third and fifth mysteries.
The second group responds to conclude prayers.
After the leader announces the titles of the second and fourth Mysteries, the second group leads, and the first responds.
At each concluding prayer, the leader and the whole group alternate the responses as indicated.
ALL: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
LEADER: Hail Mary, full of Grace the Lord is with thee.
ALL: Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
LEADER: O Lord open my lips.
ALL: And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
LEADER: O God, come to my assistance.
ALL: O Lord, make haste to help me.
LEADER: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit...
ALL: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen . Alleluia.
(or in Lent: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.)
JOYFUL - Monday (and Sundays in Advent)
LUMINOUS - Thursday
SORROWFUL - Tuesday & Friday (and Sundays in Lent)
GLORIOUS - Wednesday& Saturday (Sundays in Easter and Ordinary Time)
THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES:
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. Finding of our Lord in the Temple
THE FIVE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES:
1. Baptism of Jesus
2. The Wedding feast at Cana
3. Preaching of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Eucharist
THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thoms
4. Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES:
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption
5. The Coronation
PRAYING OF ONE DECADE
ONE: Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. The 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen
TEN: Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst 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
ONE: Glory Be
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen
CONCLUDING PRAYERS
LEADER: Let us Pray.
ALL: 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 vale 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!
LEADER: Pray for us, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.
ALL: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LEADER: Let us pray.
ALL: 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 meditating upon these mysteries of 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.
LEADER: May the Divine Assistance remain always with us.
ALL: And may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
LEADER: [If a Priest:] And may the peace and blessing of Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit descend upon you and remain with you forever.
[Otherwise:] And may Almighty God bless us, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
