O my Jesus, have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Take all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy. Amen. (said after every Glory Be to the Father)
More information about Rosary Prayers
The Rosary is a Catholic prayer that is centered on the recitation of prayers, meditation on the life of Jesus Christ, and the intercession of the Virgin Mary. Its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period.
The use of prayer beads or knots to count prayers has been a common practice in many religious traditions, including Christianity. The Rosary as we know it today began to take shape in the 13th century, when it was associated with the religious order known as the Dominicans.
The Rosary is composed of five “decades” or sets of ten “Hail Mary” prayers, each preceded by a “Our Father” and followed by a “Glory Be” and a Fatima prayer. The prayers are accompanied by meditation on different aspects of the life of Jesus and Mary, which are represented by the “mysteries.”
Initially, the Rosary was primarily a private devotion, but it became more widely popular in the 16th century, when it was promoted by figures such as St. Dominic and St. Ignatius of Loyola. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century also helped to spread the devotion.
Today, the Rosary remains an important part of Catholic piety, with millions of people around the world reciting it daily. It is associated with numerous graces and blessings, including the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the intercession of Mary, and the deepening of one’s faith in Christ.