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Using the Rosaries*
At the Cross
I bow before the Father who made me,
I bow before the Son who saved me,
I bow before the Spirit who guides me,
In love and adoration.
I praise the Name of the one on high.
I bow before thee Sacred Three,
The ever One, the Trinity.
First Bead - Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also
have forgiven our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the
power and the glory forever. Amen.
2nd -4th Beads
Apostles Creed
Second Bead
I believe in God, the Father
almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
Third Bead
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Fourth Bead
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
Fifth Bead
Most merciful God I confess that I am
in bondage to sin and cannot free myself. I have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done and by what
I have left undone. I have not loved You with my whole heart; I
have not loved my neighbor as myself. For the sake of Your Son,
Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Forgive me, renew me, and lead
me, so that I may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to
the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
Group 1 Beads
Praise - Take time to praise God in
10 different meaningful ways. Some ideas might be: praising
different names of His, praising different attributes
Lone Bead 1
Meditate on the Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation of
the Mary Fruit of the Mystery: Humility
The Visitation of the
Mary to Elizabeth Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbor
The Nativity of Our
Lord Fruit of the Mystery: Spirit of Poverty
The Presentation of
the Lord in the Temple Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience
The Finding in the
Temple Fruit of the Mystery: Zeal for God
Group 2 Beads
Confession – Take to
confess 10 different sins either of omission or commission. For
help, pray for the Holy Spirit to illumine your heart as you
read through the examination of conscious below.
The following questions are taken from Salvation Army Orders and
Regulations for Soldiers, 1950:
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Am I
habitually guilty of any known sin? Do I practice or allow
myself in any thought, word or deed which I know to be
wrong?
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Am I the
master of my bodily appetites so as to have no condemnation?
Do I allow myself in any indulgence that hurts my holiness,
growth, obedience, or usefulness?
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Are my
thoughts and feelings such that I wouldn't be ashamed to
hear them published before God?
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Does the
influence of the world cause me to act, or feel or say
things that do not show the love of God?
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Am I doing
all in my power for the salvation of sinners?
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Am I
fulfilling the vows and promises I have made before God in
the past?
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Does what I
do as a Christian match what I say about being a Christian?
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Am I
conscious of any pride in my life?
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Do I conform
to the fashions and customs of this world or do I show that
I despise them?
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Am I in
danger of being carried away with worldly desires to be rich
or admired?
John Wesley
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Am I
consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I
am better than I really am? In other words, am I a
hypocrite?
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Am I honest
in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?
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Do I
confidentially pass on to another what was told to me in
confidence?
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Can I be
trusted?
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Am I a slave
to dress, friends, work, or habits?
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Am I
self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
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Did the Bible
live in me today?
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Do I give it
time to speak to me everyday?
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Am I enjoying
prayer?
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When did I
last speak to someone else about my faith?
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Do I pray
about the money I spend?
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Do I get to
bed on time and get up on time?
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Do I disobey
God in anything?
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Do I insist
upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
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Am I defeated
in any part of my life?
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Am I jealous,
impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?
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How do I
spend my spare time?
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Am I proud?
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Do I thank
God that I am not as other people, especially as the
Pharisees who despised the publican?
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Is there
anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a
resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about
it?
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Do I grumble
or complain constantly?
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Is Christ
real to me?
Accountability Questions
- How
is your walk with God? Is He speaking to you? What disciplines
are you using? Which disciplines are you struggling with?
- How
are your relationships? How is your relationship with your
wife/children/boss/co-workers? Is there any strained
relationship? Is there anyone you need to forgive or ask to be
forgiven from?
- How
is your personal walk? Are there any areas in which you are
struggling with sin?
- How
do you use your resources (Time/Money)?
- Do
you share your faith with others? How is the discipleship
process going with others?
Lone Bead 2
Meditate on the
Luminous Mysteries
The Baptism of Jesus
Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
The Marriage at Cana
Fruit of the Mystery: Joyfulness
The Proclamation of
the Kingdom of God Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and Trust
in God
The Transfiguration
Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness
The Institution of
the Eucharist Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration
Group 3 Beads
Intercession –
Intercede for at least 10 individuals. A list might include:
spouse, children, co-worker, lost people, pastor, the nation or
military, political leaders, missionaries, ect. Ideas to pray
might be: prayers for wisdom, God’s revelation to them, help in
circumstances, ect
Lone Bead 3
Meditate on the
Sorrowful Mysteries
The Agony in the
Garden Fruit of the Mystery: Contrition
The Scourging at the
Pillar Fruit of the Mystery: Purity
The Crowning with
Thorns Fruit of the Mystery: Moral courage
The Carrying of the
Cross Fruit of the Mystery: Patience in Adversity
The Crucifixion and
Death of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Self-denial
Group 4 Beads
Petition – Petition God for 10 things
for yourself. Some items to pray for would be: being useful for
His kingdom, His help in areas of weakness, a situation you are
going through, development as a Christian, wisdom, help in
understanding Scripture, counsel, ect
Lone Bead 4
Meditate on the
Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection of
Christ. Fruit of the Mystery: Faith
The Ascension of
Jesus. Fruit of the Mystery: Hope
The Descent of the
Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Fruit of the Mystery: Charity
The Nature of His
Church. Fruit of the Mystery: Unity with others
The Promise of His
Return. Fruit of the Mystery: Purpose for the lost
Group 5 Beads
Thanksgiving – Thank God for at least
10 items in which you have seen His hand of grace move in your
life. Some ideas might be: relationships, provision, safety, His
guidance, a message of His greatness that impacted you
Fifth Bead
Merciful Father I offer with joy and
thanksgiving what You have first given me – myself, my time, and
my possession, signs of Your gracious love. Receive them for the
sake of Him who offered Himself for me, Jesus Christ my Lord.
Amen.
Fourth Bead
Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You
For all the benefits You have won for
me,
For all the pains and insults that
You have borne for me.
Most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and
Brother,
May I know You more clearly,
Love You more dearly
And follow You more nearly
Day by day. Amen
Third Bead
Set my heart on fire with love to
you,
O Christ,
That in the flame I may love you,
And my neighbor as myself.
Second Bead
Let Jesus be in my heart,
Eternity in my spirit
The world under my feet,
The will of God in my actions
And let the love of God shine forth
from me.
First Bead
Teach me, my God and King,
In all things thee to see,
And what I do in anything,
To do it as for thee
Cross
O God make speed to save me,
O Lord make haste to help me,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
* Changed for the use of Evangelicals
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