HOLY ROSARY OFFERING TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Let us pray the rosary in honour of Our Lady of Fatima and her request to pray the rosary more fervently for the conversion of the world. In this prayer, we are also going to offer roses to Our Lady as adapted from Secret of the Rosary by St Louis Marie de Montfort.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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OFFERING OF ROSES
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER
I unite with all the saints in heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all the faithful here present. I unite with you, my Jesus, in order to praise your holy Mother worthily and to praise you in her and through her. I renounce all distractions which may arise during this Rosary. I desire to say it with attention and devotion as if it were the last of my life.
We offer you, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honour of all the mysteries of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Marys in honour of the unity of your Essence and the Trinity of your Persons. We ask of you a lively faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity. Amen.
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APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
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5 DECADES OF ROSARY
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PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE END OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.”
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In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
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Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes toward us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
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Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
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Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.
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Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.
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Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.
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Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.
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Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.
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Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
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To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
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INVOCATION
V./ Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
R./ Have mercy on us.
V./ Immaculate Heart of Mary
R./ Pray for us.
V./ St. Joseph
R./ Pray for us.
V./ Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, with Servant of God Lucia de Jesus
R./ Pray for us.
V./ St. Louis-Marie de Montfort
R./ Pray for us.
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In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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