SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR PRAYING THE ROSARY

Announce the mystery.

Read the missionary prayer intention.  

Read the Gospel or another part of the Sacred Scriptures.

Read a Mission testimony OR read a patristic spiritual text OR read a reflection on the Mystery being prayed or on the missionary intention. (GUIDA MMSOTT2019 e sito www.october2019.va)

OUR FATHER

10 HAIL MARYS

GLORY BE

PRAY FOR THE DEAD

 

1 The Agony in the Garden

From a letter written in prison to his daughter Margaret by Saint Thomas More.  With good hope I shall commit myself wholly to God.  Office of Readings of the Memorial on the 22 June.

2. The Scourging at the Pillar

From an account of the martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and his companions, by a contemporary writer. You shall be my witnesses.  Office of Readings of the Memorial on the 6 February.

3. The Crowning with Thorns

From a treatise On Virgins by Saint Ambrose, bishop.  Too young to be punished, yet old enough for a martyr’s crown.  Office of Readings of the Memorial on the 21 January.

4. The Carrying of the Cross

From the spiritual writings of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Edith Stein.  “Ave Crux, spes unica!” (“I welcome you, Cross, our only hope.”)  Office of Readings of the Memorial on the 9 August.

5. Jesus dies on the Cross

From a sermon by Saint Theodore the Studite.  The precious and life-giving cross of Christ.  Office of Readings of the Friday of the Second Week of Eastertide