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The Eucharistic Rosary
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“To recite the Rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 1). “The contemplation of Christ at the school of Mary . . . [is] halting before the ‘Eucharistic face’ of Christ and pointing out with new force to the Church the centrality of the Eucharist” (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 7). “Intensify your praying of the Rosary, privately and in community, to obtain from the Lord those graces that the Church and humanity especially need. I invite everyone to do this: children, adults, young and old, families, parishes and religious communities. Among the many intentions, I would not wish to forget that of peace. War and injustice have their origins in the ‘divided’ heart. ‘Anyone who assimilates the mystery of Christ—and this is clearly the goal of the Rosary—learns the secret of peace and makes it his life’s project’ (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 40). If the Rosary keeps pace with the speed of our lives, it can become a privileged instrument for building peace in the hearts of persons, in families and among peoples. With Mary, we can obtain everything from her Son Jesus. Supported by Mary, we will not hesitate to devote ourselves generously to taking the proclamation of the Good News to the ends of the earth” (Message for 77th World Mission Day). There is a profound analogy between the Fiat which Mary said in reply to the angel, and the Amen which every believer says when receiving the body of the Lord. Mary was asked to believe that the One whom she conceived “through the Holy Spirit” was “the Son of God” (Lk 1:30-35). In continuity with the Virgin's faith, in the Eucharistic mystery we are asked to believe that the same Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Mary, becomes present in his full humanity and divinity under the signs of bread and wine. “Blessed is she who believed” (Lk 1:45). Mary also anticipated, in the mystery of the incarnation, the Church's Eucharistic faith. When, at the Visitation, she bore in her womb the Word made flesh, she became in some way a “tabernacle”–the first “tabernacle” in history–in which the Son of God, still invisible to our human gaze, allowed himself to be adored by Elizabeth, radiating his light as it were through the eyes and the voice of Mary. And is not the enraptured gaze of Mary as she contemplated the face of the newborn Christ and cradled him in her arms that unparalleled model of love which should inspire us every time we receive Eucharistic communion? (55). Only John would remain at the foot of the Cross, at the side of Mary and the faithful women. The agony in Gethsemane was the introduction to the agony of the Cross on Good Friday. The holy hour, the hour of the redemption of the world. Whenever the Eucharist is celebrated at the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem, there is an almost tangible return to his “hour”, the hour of his Cross and glorification. Every priest who celebrates Holy Mass, together with the Christian community which takes part in it, is led back in spirit to that place and that hour (4). “In the humble signs of bread and wine, changed into his body and blood, Christ walks beside us as our strength and our food for the journey, and he enables us to become, for everyone, witnesses of hope. If, in the presence of this mystery, reason experiences its limits, the heart, enlightened by the grace of the Holy Spirit, clearly sees the response that is demanded, and bows low in adoration and unbounded love” (62). “Let us listen to Mary Most Holy, in whom the mystery of the Eucharist appears, more than in anyone else, as a mystery of light. Gazing upon Mary, we come to know the transforming power present in the Eucharist. In her we see the world renewed in love” (62). (Pope John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia) The Joyful Mysteries of The Rosary 1. The Annunciation: The Joy of Saying “Yes” to God. The “yes” of Mary gave us The Holy Eucharist, as the body of Jesus was formed from the Immaculate Heart of His Mother, from whose flesh Jesus took the flesh He gives us in the Blessed Sacrament. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—we say “Yes.” 2. The Visitation of Jesus and Mary: As John the Baptist recognized Jesus hidden in the womb of Mary, the first tabernacle of the Lord, so we now recognize Jesus hidden in the Blessed Sacrament, the mystery of our faith. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—we trust. 3. The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem: The Holy Eucharist is the continuation of Christ’s incarnation on earth, the mystery of The Eucharist gives us the joy of having Christmas every day! When we come to the Blessed Sacrament we come to Bethlehem, a name which means ‘house of bread.’ With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—we unite ourselves to the perfect adoration of Jesus through Mary. 4. The Presentation and Consecration of Jesus In the Temple: In our total consecration to Mary, she takes all our thoughts, words, and actions and makes them pleasing to Jesus by purifying them in her love, clothing them in her merits, and presenting them to His Eucharistic Heart. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray through Mary—“totally Yours, Totus Tuus.” 5. The Finding of Jesus In The Temple: Mary found Jesus after He had been lost for three days. What unbearable pain she felt in losing Him! What indescribable joy she experienced in finding Him! The whole life of Mary is now spent in helping all mankind to find Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray— for the joy of redemption. The Luminous Mysteries of The Rosary 1. The Baptism of Jesus: The Eucharist is Jesus, The Lamb of God (Jn 1:29) and Light of the world (Jn 8:12), of Whom the Father says: “Thou art My beloved Son; with Thee I am well pleased” (Mk 1:11). With each Hail Mary we pray—to be faithful to our Baptismal calling as true children of God. 2. The Wedding at Cana: This mystery reminds us that we are all called to the wedding feast that lasts forever, where we will adore Jesus eternally. Let us come to Jesus in the most Blessed Sacrament, that He may refresh and restore us. With each Hail May we pray—to be silent and hear Our Lady’s words “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5). 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God: In the Holy Eucharist “the Kingdom of God is at hand” (Mk 1:15). Here in the Sacred Host Jesus waits to bring good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight to the blind, and liberty to those oppressed in mind, body or spirit (see Lk 4:18-19). With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—Jesus, may Your Eucharistic Reign of peace and love come! 4. The Transfiguration: When the apostles beheld the luminous Face of Christ, they were afraid. Jesus reassured them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear” (Mt 17:7). In the Holy Eucharist, Jesus waits to give us light and peace. With each Hail Mary we pray—to trust in the power of His healing presence and transforming love. 5. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper: “He loved them to the end” (Jn 13:1). Jesus gave us His holy Body and Blood. Jesus remains with us always, that we may never be alone. Jesus longs to shower us with His blessings and love. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—for the grace to visit Jesus one hour each week that, like St. John, we may rest on His Heart and experience the depths of His everlasting love. The Sorrowful Mysteries of The Rosary 1. The Agony In The Garden: The Agony He suffered was the realization that the Holy Eucharist would be rejected by so many and appreciated by so few. To reject the Holy Eucharist is to reject Jesus Himself. He pleaded “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—may Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament be Adored! 2. The Scourging At The Pillar: The Eucharist flows from Our Lord’s Passion. It is the sweet fruit of all His sufferings: “You were delivered by Christ’s blood beyond all price, the blood of a spotless unblemished Lamb.” With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—to be pure in thought and deed. 3. The Crowning of Thorns: We meditate on the crown of thorns not only around the head of Jesus, but also around His Sacred Heart. It is there that He suffers more now than He did during His entire Passion, due to the ingratitude of the world toward His love in The Eucharist. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray— in reparation for the indifference and ingratitude. 4. Jesus Carries His Cross: Jesus kissed and embraced His Cross for love of us because by His holy cross He would become one with us in The Eucharist. The Eucharist is the gift of Our Lord’s Passion. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray— help us to fulfill our daily duties in life. 5. The Crucifixion And Death Of Jesus On The Cross: There is nothing more that Jesus can give us than the complete gift of Himself in this Holy Eucharist. He gave up His Body on the cross for love of us that He may give His Body to us in The Holy Eucharist to be one with us forever in everlasting glory! With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—draw all men to Your Eucharistic Heart. The Glorious Mysteries of The Rosary 1. The Resurrection: Jesus is alive today in The Blessed Sacrament! The Eucharist is Our Risen Lord, where all the power of His resurrection flows out to all who come into His Eucharistic Presence, increasing within us His very image and likeness. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—Jesus, increase our faith in Your Real Presence. 2. The Ascension: Mary is the perfect adorer of the Sacred Humanity of Jesus in The Eucharist, The Body Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Blessed Lord. After His bodily ascension into Heaven, Mary spent her whole life before Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray— we beg You, with Mary, bring hope to all mankind. 3. The Descent Of The Holy Spirit Upon The Apostles And Our Lady: The apostles were gathered around Mary in prayer when the Holy Spirit descended upon them as tongues of fire, that same fire of divine love that inflames the Heart of Jesus in The Eucharist, where the very “love of God is poured into our hearts.” With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—Come And Renew The Face Of The Earth! 4. The Assumption: Mary is assumed into Heaven and Her Heart is made forever one with the Heart of Jesus. These two Hearts beat as one. Where Jesus is, Mary is also. She is called Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—for union with The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus! 5. The Coronation: Mary is raised to the height of glory because she allowed God to bring her to the depths of humility. Jesus, through Mary we humbly surrender our hearts to You, in response to The Eucharist where You give Your Heart to us. With each ‘Hail Mary’ we pray—for The Triumph Of the Immaculate Heart Of Mary, and The Reign Of Your Most Sacred Heart in every heart “That God May Be All In All!” Copyright, M.B.S.. All rights reserved. How to Pray the Rosary: Make the Sign of the Cross, say the Apostles Cree d, one ‘Our Father,’ three ‘Hail Mary’s’ and one ‘Glory Be.’ Each of the five decades of the Rosary begin with an ‘Our Father,’ followed by ten ‘Hail Mary’s,’ and one ‘Glory Be.’ 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; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, sits 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 the 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: 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: 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. Prayers after each decade: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine! Hail Holy Queen: Hail, Holy Queen Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, truly present in the Holy Eucharist, I consecrate my body and soul to be entirely one with your heart, being sacrificed at every instant on all the altars of the world and giving praise to the Father, pleading for the coming of His kingdom. Please receive this humble offering of myself. Use me as you will for the glory of the Father and the salvation of souls. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and tender Mother of all people, I consecrate myself to your Immaculate Heart, and recommend to you my family, my country, and the whole human race. Please accept my consecration, dearest Mother, and use me as you wish, to accomplish your designs upon the world. O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth, rule over me, and teach me how to allow the Heart of Jesus to rule and triumph in me and around me, as it has ruled and triumphed in you. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect us! |
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