Catholic Rosary

 I can provide the exact wording of the Roman Catholic Rosary prayers, as they are standardized in Catholic tradition. Below is the structure of the Rosary, including the specific prayers used in each part. The Rosary consists of introductory prayers, followed by five decades (sets of ten Hail Marys), each associated with a mystery, and concluding prayers. I'll list the prayers and their typical order.Structure and Wording of the Rosary Prayers1. Introductory PrayersSign of the Cross:

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

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, and sitteth 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 life everlasting. Amen."

Our Father (Prayed once before each decade):

"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 (Prayed three times initially for faith, hope, and charity, then ten times per decade):

"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 (Prayed after the three initial Hail Marys and after each decade):

"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."

2. The DecadesEach decade begins with an Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, and concludes with a Glory Be.

After the Glory Be, many Catholics add the Fatima Prayer:

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen."

Each decade is associated with a specific mystery (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, or Luminous), which is meditated upon while praying. The mysteries are not prayers but themes for reflection. For example:Joyful Mysteries (typically prayed on Mondays and Saturdays): Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, Finding of Jesus in the Temple.

Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays and Fridays): Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion.

Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays): Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of Mary, Coronation of Mary.

Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays, introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002): Baptism of Jesus, Wedding at Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist.

3. Concluding PrayersHail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina):

"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. Amen."

Rosary Prayer (often added):

"O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen."

Optional Closing:

Some conclude with the Sign of the Cross or additional prayers like the Memorare:

"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen."

NotesThe wording above is the standard English translation used in Roman Catholic practice, based on traditional sources like the Vatican and Catholic liturgical texts.

Slight variations may exist in translations or local customs (e.g., some add "Jesus" clauses in the Hail Mary for specific intentions, like "Jesus, who increases our faith").

The mysteries are not fixed prayers but themes, so their wording depends on personal or guided meditation.

If you need the prayers in another language or have questions about specific variations (e.g., Dominican Rosary differences), let me know!

Would you like me to provide the mysteries in detail, explain how to pray the Rosary step-by-step, or check for any specific regional variations?