Rosary Prayer

- * O God, whose only-begotten Son by his life,
  death and Resurrection,
  has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life;
  
  Grant, we beseech thee, that by meditating upon these mysteries of the most holy rosary of
  the Blessed Virgin Mary,
  we may imitate what they contain
  and obtain what they promise,
  
  Through the same Christ our Lord.
  Amen.
- How to Pray the Rosary:
  
  Make the Sign of the Cross and say the Apostles’ Creed
  
  Say the Our Father
  
  Say three Hail Marys for Faith, Hope, and Charity
  
  Say the Glory Be
  
  Announce the first Mystery and then say the Our Father
  
  Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery
  
  Say the Glory Be (You may also add the optional Fatima Prayer: "Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of they mercy."
  
  Announce the next Mystery; then say the Our Father and repeat these steps (6 through 8) as you continue through the remaining Mysteries.
  
  Say the closing prayers: the Hail Holy Queen and Rosary Prayer (above)
  
  Make the Sign of the Cross