- Begin by making the sign of the cross.
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Holding the crucifix in your hand, say the Apostles' Creed.
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Next, with your fingers on the first bead, say an Our Father.
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On the following three beads, recite a Hail Mary for each, meditating on the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
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Say a Glory Be before moving on to the first decade.
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For each of the next five decades, use the accordian sections below and the beads of your Rosary to guide you:
Meditation
An Our Father
Ten Hail Marys
A Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
Meditation
An Our Father
Ten Hail Marys
A Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
Meditation
An Our Father
Ten Hail Marys
A Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
Meditation
An Our Father
Ten Hail Marys
A Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
Meditation
An Our Father
Ten Hail Marys
A Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
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Next, ask the Blessed Virgin Mary for her care as we walk through our own troubles with the Hail, Holy Queen.
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Finally, we turn our hearts back towards the Father, and pray for a lasting appreciation for the gifts obtained through praying the Rosary:
- Close out the prayer by making the sign of the cross.