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[Note:] The Marian Rosary was formalized by Pope Pius V in 1569, 10 years after the Act of Uniformity. Though often attributed to St Dominic, in reality the ultimate origins of the Marian Rosary are unknown, though many different types exist, and a variety of legends abound. That it could have originated, in what we know as the Dominican form, from the British Isles would not be unheard of. The Ave Maria is an ancient prayer, dating back to St Seraphim of Sarov in the East in the eighth century. It comes from the Gospel of Luke (1.28,42). The petition for the prayers of the Virgin is considered to be a Jesuit addition of the pre-Tridentine period, following the practice of the Western Litany.
The sources used here include the Anglican Breviary, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the Book of Common Prayer, following the traditional uses of the Rosary in both the English and Vatican churches, and are especially appropriate for group devotional use. This version does not include the optional Luminous Mysteries from Pope John Paul II, nor does it include prayers attributed to Marian visitations. You will note that when you are done, you will have said 150 hail Mary's, one for each Psalm (sometimes called the Marian Psalter).
Make the Sign of the Cross, and say, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
R. Amen.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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.
At each individual bead that separates a decade, say the Our Father.
Our Father, which 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 them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen.
For each decade, contemplate a mystery, announcing it before the Our Father. Say the Ave Maria (Hail Mary) for each consecutive bead, and close each set of Hail Mary's with the gloria patri. Use the chart of Mysteries below as a guide for which set of Mysteries are to be said on which day, (and what scriptures to read during the announcement, if desired), or say all three sets of Mysteries per day.
The first mysteries of contemplation are the theological virtues: Faith, Hope, and Charity. Say three Hail Mary's, one for each of the three beads, and end with the Gloria Patri.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Monday, Thursday, and the Sundays from Advent until Lent
Tuesday and Friday, Sundays of Lent
Wednesday and Saturday, Sundays of Easter until Advent
At the medal icon of Mary, at the end of praying the rosary, sing or say a Marian Antiphon, (such as the Salve, Regina).
Loving mother of the Redeemer,
gate of heaven, star of the sea,
assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again.
To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator,
yet remained a virgin after as before.
You who received Gabriel's joyful greeting,
have pity on us poor sinners.
Hail, O Queen, on high enthroned,
Hail, O Lady, by Angels owned:
Jesse's rod ; yea, heaven's portal
Whence hath shone earth's Light immortal:
Hail, O Virgin, most renowned,
For thy grace and beauty crowned:
Hail, O truly worthy Maiden:
Pray Christ for us so burden-laden.
[Note:] From Maundy Thursday through Holy Saturday, there is no Marian antiphon.
REJOICE, Queen Mother of heaven, alleluia;
Christ whom meetly thou barest is risen, alleluia
His foresaying thus fulfilling, alleluia:
Offer to God thy praying, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be exceeding
glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord is risen
indeed, alleluia.
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, the children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; lead us home at last and show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Conclude with the Sign of the Cross, and say, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.