Thursday, 10. April 2008
How To Pray The Rosary

Praying the Rosary is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular devotions and enduring images. You may want to dedicate the Rosary to a specific intention, like a sick friend or relative.

(Transcript of this video)

You Will Need
  • At least 20 minutes without interruptions
  • Rosary beads (optional)




Step 1: Begin on crucifix
Begin on the crucifix by making the sign of the cross.

Step 2: Say Apostles' Creed
Say the Apostles’ Creed, a profession of faith.

Step 3: On the first large bead ...
On the first large bead, say an Our Father.

Tip: Rosary beads are actually optional. You can also use your fingers to keep track of where you are.

Step 4: On the next three beads ...
On each of the next three smaller beads, say a Hail Mary.

Step 5: On the next large bead ...
On the next large bead, say a Glory Be.

Step 6: Meditate on the first mystery
Meditate on the first mystery. If you’re in a group, the leader will announce it first.

Step 7: Say an Our Father
Say an Our Father.

Step 8: Move clockwise
Move clockwise to the next decade, or group of ten beads. Say a Hail Mary for each of the next 10 smaller beads.

Step 9: On the next large bead ...
On the next large bead, say a Glory Be.

Step 10: Meditate on the second mystery
Meditate on the second mystery.

Tip: Deepen the experience by saying the prayers slowly and really reflecting on the mysteries.

Step 11: Repeat the cycle
Repeat the cycle—saying an Our Father, followed by a Hail Mary for each of the 10 smaller beads, followed by a Glory Be, followed by the next mystery—though the fifth decade.

Step 12: After fifth decade ...
Once you’ve completed the fifth decade, say the Prayer after the Rosary on the medallion.

Step 13: Make the Sign of the Cross
Make the Sign of the Cross.

Fact:
Prayer beads are used in Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.


You may also like:
How To Pray The Rosary
More information on the mysteries and the prayers themselves.
Also detailed: How to recite the Holy Rosary (pdf)

Pray The Rosary Online

The Rosary - History of this devotion.
Also considers the Orthodox and Eastern-Rite Catholic practice.
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Daily Rituals to Keep You Balanced

Today, in our too-fast, information-overloaded society, we've lost much of our connection to the earth, to spirit, to nature's cycles, to our own cycles. And yet, we still need things to feed us, to ground us, to give us courage and connection.

Good rituals are essential to our emotional, psychological, and spiritual health. To help reconnect us to the sacred aspects of our lives, we asked three experts on the subject to share everyday rituals that they've created or practice.

image
"Perfectly Balanced" by Alfred Gockel


1. Welcome the Day
Greeting the new day is ingrained in our collective unconscious. Many ancient cultures had some form of morning ritual, and even now most people have a pattern for starting their day, even if it's coffee from the same cafe. Jane Alexander, author of 20 books on holistic living, including "Spirit of the Home: How to Make Your Home a Sanctuary" built this ritual around the classic yoga Sun Salutation. "I like it because it gives your whole body a vibrant wake-up call," she says.

Intention
To put your mind into a positive frame and prepare your entire body for whatever stresses lie ahead.

Materials
Grapefruit essential oil (or any uplifting aromatherapy oil).

Steps
1. Before getting out of bed, lie quietly for a few moments. Say a word of thanks for this new day, and the gift of life. Dab essential oil on a cloth that you'll use solely for this ritual, and breathe in the aroma.

2. Get up and stand in front of a mirror. Smile at yourself and affirm that this will be a good day, full of blessings, opportunities, and wonder. Say aloud, "I look forward to a wonderful day," or any affirmation with personal significance. If there are difficult meetings or decisions ahead, affirm that you will tackle these with ease: "I will take the challenges of this day in stride."

3. Face east and perform the yoga exercise Sun Salutation.

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