- Begin with the Sign of the Cross. ...
- Holding the crucifix, pray the Apostles' Creed. ...
- On the first bead, say an Our Father. ...
- On each of the next three beads, say a Hail Mary. ...
- Pray the first decade. ...
- Repeat this pattern for the remaining decades. ...
- After the 5 decades, conclude with the Hail Holy Queen.
Are there different ways to say the rosary?
The Five Methods Louis Montfort's The Secret of the Rosary has the first and second methods. The first method is described above. In the second method a word or two is added to each Hail Mary of the decade. The third method combined elements of the first and second, and was made for the use of the Daughters of Wisdom.
What is the Latin verb of prayer?
More Latin words for pray. obsecro verb. beseech, beg, appeal, implore, obsecrate. quaeso verb.
What is the original word for prayer?
Etymology. The English term prayer is from Medieval Latin: precaria, lit. 'petition, prayer'. The Vulgate Latin is oratio, which translates Greek προσευχή in turn the Septuagint translation of Biblical Hebrew תְּפִלָּה tĕphillah.
What are the 3 parts of Hail Mary?
The form of prayer also known as the Angelic Salutation consists of three parts: the words of the Archangel Gabriel (Lk 1.28), "Hail [Mary] full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art thou amongst women;" the words of Elizabeth (Lk 1.42), "Blessed is the fruit of thy womb [Jesus]," and a formula of petition, " ...