+JMJ+ Welcome to our Rosary thread for the Octave of Christian Unity and Life.
“That they all may be one.” — John 17:21
The Rosary is the “weapon” for these times. — Padre Pio
#CatholicTwitter #RosaryProject
Prayers offered in the opening & closing of our Live Rosary are optional, including the novena prayers. Use as many or as few as you like. Skip around, skip them altogether. Make it yours.
The Rosary Thread links are archived on the blog at
catholicheartandmind.com/twitter-devoti…
And there’s a Rosary you can pray on the blog, too.
catholicheartandmind.com/rosary-project/
And now a time of reflection in preparation for praying the Rosary.
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, pray for us!
All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!
Entrance antiphon, Ps 66 (65):4
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
Alleluia Verse, 2 Cor 5:19:
You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.
Communion Antiphon, Ps 23 (22):5
Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord; and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.
Mt 11:29
God of power and mercy, through your Son’s passion and resurrection you have freed us from the bonds of death and the anguish of separation from you. Be ever with us on our pilgrimage; then we shall sing rather than weep…
Keep our feet from stumbling, so that we may be able to follow you until we come to eternal rest.
Some intentions follow. Feel free to add your own to the thread, too.
Please pray for priests, bishops, Pope Francis, especially for those in lands where persecution is intense, especially for @CardJosephZen.
Please pray for the repose of the souls of the late Pope Benedict XVI/Joseph Ratzinger & George Cardinal Pell. May they rest in peace.
From the USCCB: Novena in Memory of Pope Benedict XVI
“The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI."
usccb.org/novena-pope-be…
- For friends of the #RosaryProject, and all of our Twitter family, known and unknown, and patrons of the blog. Thank you!
- For all having serious health problems, especially expensive treatments affecting their finances.
- For all who have lost family members to illness, accidents, disasters, war, violence of any kind.
- For all seeking new directions in life, & for those having family problems.
- For all who are ill and lonely, all who have asked for prayers, all in need but have not asked, all who suffer in silence, all who feel abandoned.
- For those recovering from fires, hurricanes (esp. our family & friends in FL), floods, tornadoes, & other disasters. Lord, hear our prayers for all mentioned here, & for all in need but not mentioned here for whatever reason.
In thanksgiving for the decision by our Supreme Court to overturn the unconstitutional decision of so many years ago that led to millions of lives lost, hearts broken, consciences darkened, and souls crushed.
And help us now to cultivate a civilization of Life and Love. We know that we have a long way to go. Let us stay on course until the end. Amen!
- For the conversion of the leaders of Russia and China, and all communist countries.
- For all people everywhere caught in war-torn countries: may their fear and suffering soon give way to the peace and joy of the Lord.
- For all affected by the gender agenda. May He Who is the Light of the world shine His Light of Truth into the darkness of the lies & deceptions of our ancient enemy, bringing those who suffer to salvation & healing & to His everlasting true peace & joy.
- (Continuing) For @CatholicLisa
- For JMBLee @tedeum522 for health and other matters.
- (Continuing) For a dear friend of a dear friend, C is seriously in need of prayer.
- (Continuing) My BFF’s elderly father who has had surgery recently and may need more. Thank you!
- For K who had surgery on Thursday. I don’t have an update yet.
- For Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria
aciafrica.org/news/7313/pray…
- From @Ectobass: “My sister is in a lot of pain and is awaiting surgery at the end of the month.”
- For Alan “Please continue your prayers for Alan's schizophrenia illness, there has been a reduction in the psychotic voices that he hears. Thank you.”
- For victims of anti-Christian violence which has passed the “threshold of genocide” in some countries. Read more:
pillarcatholic.com/embargoed-new-…
- For all the prayer requests we saw today. Lord, you know who they are. Our hearts go out to all of them, everyone in need, everyone suffering. You know what they need, Divine Physician. In Your mercy, bring them healing, Amen.
- For those struggling to understand who The Blessed Virgin is. May all come HOME to the Church!
Please keep all members of our Twitter family in your prayers. Let us pray for each other!
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, pray for us!
The Rosary proper begins now! I hope you’ll join me. Add your intentions, too, if you are moved to do so. God bless you!
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, pray for us!
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, you have deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children there the treasures of grace hidden…
(There’s a place in this prayer for your personal prayer intention.)
(For those who don’t believe, we pray…)
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord…
For the Holy 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…
For an increase of Faith, Hope, & Charity in our souls & our world
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
& blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us now
& at the hour of our death.
(Glory be, here and at the end of each decade.)
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 USCCB has asked us to fast and pray with special intentions for the Rosary. (Originally for May 13th, but I’m keeping it in our Rosary & the one on my blog, too).
usccb.org/news/2022/fait…
1st Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
Fruit of the Mystery: Contrition, Conformity to the Will of God
Our Father
Hail, Mary (x10)
Glory be
O my Jesus
Art: Fernando Gallego and workshop
(The Fatima prayer after each decade)
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 Thy Mercy.
Art: Fernando Gallego and workshop
2nd Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar
Fruit of the Mystery: Purity, Mortification
Our Father
Hail, Mary (x10)
Glory be
O my Jesus
Art: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
3rd Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
Fruit of Mystery: Moral Courage
Our Father
Hail, Mary x10
Glory be
O my Jesus
Artist: Fernando Gallego
The correct one for the Third Mystery.
4th Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross
Fruit of the Mystery: Patience
Our Father
Hail, Mary (x10)
Glory be
O my Jesus
Artist: Ercole Procaccini the Younger
5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion
Fruit of the Mystery: Salvation, Self-Denial
Our Father
Hail, Mary (x10)
Glory be
O my Jesus
Artist: Juan de Flandes, photo © Museo Nacional del Prado
Note: Near the end of tonight’s thread there is the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, from the USCCB. But remember, all of these ending prayers are optional. Use whichever ones you want to or skip them altogether.
Optional Closing Prayers
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail, our life, our sweetness, & our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve…
Optional Closing Prayers
Let us pray: O God…
Optional Closing Prayers
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host…
Optional Closing Prayers
O Angel of God, my Guardian dear,
to whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this night be at my side,
to light, to guard, to rule, and to guide.
Amen.
Optional Closing Prayers
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood Of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, sinners everywhere, in the Universal Church, within my own home…
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life
usccb.org/prayers/litany…
Optional Closing Prayers
The USCCB asked the faithful to add this prayer after the Rosary (by Pope Leo XIII) during the Year of St. Joseph. I’m keeping it here in our Rosary. 🙏🏻
Read more:
usccb.org/prayer-and-wor…
Optional Closing Prayers
Prayer of Command, from Fr. Ripperger, from Deliverance Prayers:
Optional Closing Prayers
The Collect
Optional Closing Prayers
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.
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life, pray for us!
Thank you for praying the Rosary with me. In this new year let’s pray for each other as we begin anew our quest to become saints! +JMJ+
The Rosary Thread links are archived on the blog at
catholicheartandmind.com/twitter-devoti…
And there’s a Rosary you can pray on the blog, too.
catholicheartandmind.com/rosary-project/
Roary (and other) books slowly coming along.
More about the day:
catholicculture.org/culture/liturg…
Also see (on Jan 20, 2023):
usccb.org
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