Block Rosary prayer

ORDER OF PRAYERS

HYMN: (From the Catholic Hymn)

(All Kneel) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

V. Come, O Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of the faithful. 

R. And enkindle in them the fire of your love.

V. Send forth your spirit and they shall be created. 

R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us Pray:

O God who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the gift of the same spirit, we may be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

V. You O Lord, will open my lips, 

R. And my tongue shall announce Thy praise.

V. Incline unto my aid, O God. 

R. And my tongue shall announce Thy praise.

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. 

R. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end Amen.

My brothers and sisters to prepare ourselves to pray to God, let us call to mind our sins, and ask God for pardon and mercy.

REPARATION PRAYER

O Jesus, it is for the love of you, for the conversion of Sinners, and in reparation for the offences committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that I offer you these prayers of the Rosary. Amen.

ROSARY INTENTIONS: (Mention Your Intention)

THE 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 of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried, He descended into Hell: the third day. He rose again from the dead: He was ascended into heaven; and He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence 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.

OUR 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; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

HAIL MARY (Three times on the first three beads)

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among 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

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER…  

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.

O! My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your Mercy! (This is an ejaculation repeated after each decade of the Rosary)  

V. Jesus have mercy on us 

R. Virgin Mary help us 

V. May the souls of the faithful departed 

R. Through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

(Here announce the appropriate mysteries for the day)

HOLY ROSARY - LONG MEDITATION FORMAT

THE TWENTY MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES (To be said on Mondays and Saturdays)

1. THE ANNUNCIATION

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the Angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the title "Full of Grace" and declared to Her the Incarnation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Luke 1:26-38).

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of Humility

2. THE VISITATION

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary being told by the Angel that her cousin Elizabeth had conceived, went in haste into the Hill country of Judea to visit her bearing Her Divine Son within Her womb, and remained with her for three months (Luke 1:39-80).

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of fraternal charity

3. THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary when the time for her delivery came, brought fought our Redeemer Jesus Christ at midnight, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn at Bethlehem (Matt. 1:18-25)

V. We pray O Lord

R. For the grace of spiritual poverty

4. THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD IN THE TEMPLE

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, on the day of her purification, presented the Child Jesus in the temple, where holy Simeon gave thanks to God and with great devotion received Jesus in his arms (Luke 2:22-38).

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace obedience

5. THE FINDING OF THE CHILD JESUS IN THE TEMPLE

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the Blessed Virgin Mary, having lost without any fault of Hers, Her beloved Son in Jerusalem, sought Him2 for the space of three days and later found Him on the third day in the temple in the midst of doctors, discussing with them, at that tender age of twelve3 (Luke 2:41-52).

V. We pray O Lord

R. For the grace to do the will of God

THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES (To be said on Thursdays)

1. THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove on Him. And a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; and in thee I am well pleased" (Mark 1:10)

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace to do the will of God

2. THE MANIFESTATION OF JESUS

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus changed water into wine at the wedding in Cana, the first of his signs that revealed His glory; and His disciples believed in Him (John 2:11)

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace to trust in Mary's intercession

3. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ proclaims the kingdom of God and calls us to conversion (Mark 1:15)

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace to accept the Good news and repent of our sins

4. THE TRANSFIGURATION

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus Christ was transfigured before the Apostles and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white (Matthew 17:2)  

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace to accept the glory of the Cross

5. THE INSTITUTION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST  

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his Apostles, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me" (Lk 22:19)  

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace to accept Jesus the Bread of Life 

THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES (To be said on Tuesdays and Fridays)

1. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus Christ was afflicted for us in the Garden of Gethsemane that His body was bathed in a sweat of blood which ran down in great drops upon the ground (Matthew 26:36-46)  

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of leaving everything in God’s hand

2. THE SCOURGING OF OUR BLESSED SAVIOR AT THE PILLAR

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ being delivered up by Pilate to the fury of the Jews was cruelly scourged at a pillar (Mark 15:15)  

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of purity

3. THE CROWNING OF OUR BLESSED SAVIOR WITH THORNS  

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how those cruel ministers of Satan planted a crown of sharp thorns and most cruelly pressed it on the head of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 19:1-3)

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of moral courage

4. THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how Our Lord Jesus Christ been sentenced to die, bore with the most amazing patience the cross which was laid upon him for his greater torment and ignominy (John 19:17) 

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of patience in difficulties

5. THE CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, having come to Mount Calvary was stripped off His garment, His hands and feet were most cruelly nailed to the cross on which He died in the presence of His afflicted Mother. (Luke. 23:26-38)  

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of true contrition for our Sins  

THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES (To be said on Wednesdays and Sundays)

1. THE RESURRECTION

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, triumphing gloriously over death, rose again on the third day, immortal and impossible (Matthew 28:1-10)

V. We pray O Lord

R. For the grace of faith

2. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST INTO HEAVEN

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after his resurrection ascended into heaven attended by Angels, in the sight of, and to the great admiration of His Most Holy Mother and His Apostles and Disciples (Acts 1:9)

V. We pray O Lord

R. For the grace of hope

3. THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ON THE APOSTLES

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ being seated at the right hand of God sent, as he had promised, the Holy Spirit upon His Apostle who after the Ascension returned to Jerusalem and continued in prayer and supplication with the Blessed Virgin Mary, looking forward to the Lord's promise (Acts 2:1-4)

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of love

4. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY INTO HEAVEN

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the glorious Virgin, after the resurrection of Her son passed out of this world, and was assumed into Heaven body and soul, accompanied by the Angels (Cf. Ps.13:8, Gen 3:15; (Luke, 1:28).

V. We pray O Lord 

R. For the grace of thought Over the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

5. THE CORONATION: MARY WAS CROWNED QUEEN OF ANGELS AND OURS FOREVER

Meditation: Contemplate on this mystery how the glorious Virgin Mary was in great jubilation and exaltation of the whole court of heaven, crowned with the brightest diadem of glory and how all the saints rejoiced with Her in happiness (Rev 12:1).  

V. We pray O Lord

R. For the grace of perseverance

HAIL HOLY QUEEN

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb Jesus, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God 

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

LET US PRAY (All)

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation, grant we beseech you, that meditating upon these mysteries in the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

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. St. John the Evangelist,
R. Pray for us.

V. St. Louis Marie de Montfort,
R. Pray for us.

LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

V. Lord have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Christ have mercy on us.
R. Christ have mercy on us.
V. Lord have mercy on us.
R. Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Christ hear us.
R. Christ graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, R. Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, R. Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, R. Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, R. Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, R. Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, R. Pray for us.
Mother of Christ, R. Pray for us.
Mother of the Church, R. Pray for us.
Mother of mercy, R. Pray for us.
Mother of Divine Grace, R. Pray for us.
Mother of hope, R. Pray for us.
Mother most pure, R. Pray for us.
Mother most chaste, R. Pray for us.
Mother inviolate, R. Pray for us.
Mother undefiled, R. Pray for us.
Mother most lovable, R. Pray for us.
Mother most admirable, R. Pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, R. Pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, R. Pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, R. Pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, R. Pray for us.

Mirror of justice, R. Pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, R. Pray for us.
Cause of our joy, R. Pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, R. Pray for us.
Vessel of honour, R. Pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, R. Pray for us.
Mystical rose, R. Pray for us.
Tower of David, R. Pray for us.
Tower of Ivory, R. Pray for us.

Here is the transcription of the text from the image:

House of Gold, R. Pray for us.
Ark of the Covenant, R. Pray for us.
Gate of Heaven, R. Pray for us.
Morning Star, R. Pray for us.
Health of the Sick, R. Pray for us.
Refuge of Sinners, R. Pray for us.
Comfort of Migrants, R. Pray for us.
Comfort of the Afflicted, R. Pray for us.
Help of Christians, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Angels, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, R. Pray for us.
Queen of All Saints, R. Pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, R. Pray for us.
Queen assumed into Heaven, R. Pray for us.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Nigeria, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Families, R. Pray for us.
Queen of Peace, R. Pray for us.

V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
R. Spare us, O Lord.

V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
R. Graciously hear us, O Lord.

V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

R. Have mercy on us

V. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

LET US PRAY (All):
Grant that we your servants, Lord, may enjoy unfailing health of mind and body, and through the prayers of the ever Blessed Virgin Mary in Her glory, free us from our sorrows in this world and give us eternal happiness in the next, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CATENA (All Stand)
V. Who is She that comes forth as the morning rising,
R. Fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?

V. My soul doth magnify the Lord,
R. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

V. Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid; for behold from henceforth    all generations shall call me blessed.
R. For He that is mighty hath done great things for me and holy is His name.

V. And His mercy is from age to age to those who fear Him.
R. He hath showed might in His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
V. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and hath exalted the humble.
R. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He hath sent empty away.
V. He hath received Israel His servant: being mindful of His Mercy.
R. As He spoke to our Fathers, Abraham and to his sons forever.

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

Who is She, that cometh forth as the morning rising? Fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?

V. O Mary, conceived without sin
R. Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Let Us Pray (All):
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Mediator with the Father who has been pleased to appoint the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, thy Mother, to be Our Mother also and Our Mediatrix with thee, mercifully grant that whosoever comes to thee, seeking thy favors may rejoice to receive all of them through her. Amen. (All Kneel.)

V. Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all graces
R. Pray for us.
V. Saints Michael and Gabriel
R. Pray for us.
V. All ye heavenly host, Mary’s legion of Angels
R. Pray for us.
V. St. John the Baptist
R. Pray for us.
V. Saints Peter and Paul
R. Pray for us.
V. Saints Francisco and Jacinta
R. Pray for us.

Let Us Pray (All):
Confer, O Lord on us, who serve beneath the standard of Mary, that fullness of faith in thee and trust in Her to which it is given to conquer the world. Grant us a lively faith, animated by charity which will enable us to perform all our actions from the motive of pure love of thee, and ever to see thee and serve thee in our neighbor; A faith firm and immovable as a rock through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast amid the crosses, trials, and contradictions of life; A courageous faith which will inspire us to undertake and carry out without hesitation great things for thy glory and for the salvation of souls; A faith which will be our Rosary crusade’s pillar of fire to lead us forth united, to kindle everywhere the fires of divine love, to enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow of death, to inflame those who are lukewarm, to bring back life to those who are dead in sin and which will guide our own feet in the ways of peace. So that, the battle of life over, our Block Rosary Crusaders members may be reassembled, without the loss of any one, in the kingdom of thy love and glory. Amen.

V. May the souls of our departed Crusaders and the souls of all the faithful departed
R. Through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH (ONLY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER)
To you, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our tribulations, and while imploring the aid of your most holy spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. By that love which united you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by the fatherly affection with which you did embrace the Infant Jesus, we humbly beseech you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Precious Blood and to help us in our necessities by your powerful intercession.

Protect, O most provident guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen children of Jesus Christ; ward off from us, O Most Loving Father, all taint of error and corruption; graciously assist us from heaven, O Most powerful Protector, in our struggle with the powers of darkness and as you did once rescue the child Jesus from imminent peril to His life, so now defend the Holy Church of God from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity. Shield each one of us with your unceasing patronage, so that imitating your example and supported by your aid, we may be able to live a good life, die a holy death and secure everlasting happiness in Heaven. Amen.

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL (All)
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou O Prince of the heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE INTERCESSION
V. Let us pray for the Holy Catholic Church, that it may spread throughout the world, and for the intentions of Our Holy Father the Pope, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for our Bishops, Priests, Religious, and all Christians who spread the kingdom of God, that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit to do their work for the glory of God, and for the betterment of mankind, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. For all countries of the world and their leaders; that they may have the wisdom to rule and govern their people in love and fear of God. We pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for the progress of the Block Rosary Crusade which spreads the message of our Holy Mother at Fatima, that God may help our leaders, so that many people may fulfill our Lady's wish of appeasing God; and also that sinners may be converted and the peace of God be brought into this world, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for our parents, guardians, and the sick, that God may bless them and grant the sick quick recovery, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for the increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, that God may raise up in our land many Holy Priests, Brothers and Sisters who will lead others to the knowledge and love of God. That He may infuse great faith and charity into the hearts of Christian parents, that they may willingly and gladly offer their sons and daughters to His service, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for our chaplain Rev. Father...and our spiritual directress Rev. Sister, that God may grant him/her health of mind and body, the ability to work and the grace to guide our Crusade in the way that pleases Jesus and Mary, we pray O Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

V. Let us pray for our own intentions (observe some silence for inward prayer) we pray to the Lord.
R. Lord hear our prayers.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (All):
O Holy Mary my Mother, I offer myself, soul and body to your blessed protection, so that you would take care of them. In your kindness watch over them this day, and every day of my life and especially at the hour of my death. In your hands I place all my hopes and comforts, my sufferings and my needs, all the days of my life. In the end, I am confident that by your holy intercession and merits, all my actions will be in accordance with the will of your Son. Amen.

PRAYER FOR A HAPPY DEATH
V. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
R. I give you my heart and my soul.

V. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
R. Assist me in my last agony.

V. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
R. May I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.

THE MEMORARE
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary: that it is a thing unheard of, that anyone whoever had recourse to your protection, implored your help and sought your intercession, was left forsaken. Filled therefore with confidence to your goodness, I fly unto you O mother, Virgin of Virgins to you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my poor words O Mother of the Word, but graciously and grant my prayer. Amen.

PRAYER TO MY BELOVED ANGEL
V. O my beloved Angel
R. Be with me always to lead, and to guard me (3×)

(PRAYER TAUGHT BY THE ANGEL TO THE THREE CHILDREN OF FATIMA IN THE YEAR 1917) BOW YOUR HEAD (All)
My God, I believe in you, I adore you, I hope in you and I love you, I beg pardon for those who do not believe, who do not adore, who do not hope and who do not love you. (3×)

MOST HOLY TRINITY:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit I adore you profoundly. I offer you the most precious body, blood, soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of you the conversion of poor sinners. Amen.

(Here Arise)
Sing a hymn from the book. After the hymn verses follow the Spiritual reading and explanation which must be brief. Then all take their seats and face the timetable of the day. At the end of the day's activities, conclude with the following:

CONCLUDING PRAYERS
In the name of the Father And of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

NIGHT PRAYER (All)
O my God, I sincerely believe that you are ever present here, that you see me always and are mindful of all my actions and of my most inner thought. I give you thanks for all your benefits to me this day. Amen.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FOR PURITY
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Virgin Most Pure, mindful of the terrible moral dangers threatening on all sides, and aware of my own human weakness, I voluntarily place myself, body and soul, this day and always, under Your loving maternal care and protection.

I consecrate to You my body, with all its members asking You to help me never to use it as an occasion of sin to others. Help me to remember that my body is "The temple of the Holy Ghost," and to use it according to God's Holy Will, for my own personal salvation, and the salvation of others. I consecrate to You my soul, asking You to watch over it and to bring it home safe to You and to Jesus in Heaven for all eternity. O Mary, my Mother, all that I am, all that I have is Yours. Keep me and guard me under Your mantle of mercy as Your personal property and possession. Jesus, may I love You; save souls!

WE FLY TO YOUR PATRONAGE (All)
O Holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

V. GLORY BE TO JESUS "UNTO LIFE EVERLASTING"