THE GLORIOUS 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 Resurrection

From a sermon by Saint Anastasius of Antioch, bishop.  Christ will change our lowly body.  Office of Readings for the Dead.

2. The Ascension

From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, Pope.  Our faith is increased by the Lord's ascension.  Office of Readings of the Friday of the Seventh Week of Eastertide. 

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop.  If I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you.  Office of Readings of the Thursday of the Seventh Week of Eastertide.

4. The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Body and Soul into Heaven

From the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Munificentissimus Deus. Office of Readings from the Solemnity of the 15 August.

5. The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth. 

From a sermon by Saint Anselm, bishop.  Virgin Mary, all nature is blessed by you.  Office of Readings from the Solemnity of the 8 December.