WMR Booklet Final
WMR Booklet Final
WMR Booklet Final
World Mission Rosary
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Mission Office
World Mission Rosary
The Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
enthusiastically embraces the challenge of our baptismal
In February of 1951, Each decade of the World commitment to Jesus Christ, and are privileged to participate in
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission Rosary calls to mind His mission, embodied in the Church, to build unity among all
(national director of the an area where the Church peoples in the world.
Society for the Propagation of continues her evangelizing
the Faith from 1950 to 1966), mission: We hope you will join us in our work through the many
in a The Catholic Hour radio GREEN for the forests and activities offered by the Mission Office. We invite you to contact
address, inaugurated a World grasslands of AFRICA; us if you need any additional information.
Mission Rosary. “We must BLUE for the ocean
pray, and not for ourselves, surrounding the ISLANDS OF Services Offered: The Mission Office is the local office of the
but for the world. To this THE PACIFIC; Pontifical Mission Societies which support the 1,150 struggling
end, I have designed the WHITE symbolizing EUROPE, mission diocese around the world. The Pontifical Mission
Societies are:
World Mission Rosary. Each of the seat of the Holy Father,
The Society for the Propagation of the Faith
the five decades is of a shepherd of the world;
The Holy Childhood Association
different color to represent RED calling to mind the fire of The Society of St. Peter the Apostle
the continents.” Praying this faith that brought The Pontifical Missionary Union.
Rosary, Archbishop Sheen missionaries to the AMERICAS
said, would “aid the Holy YELLOW, the morning light of Programs are offered to schools and churches to promote and
Father and his Society for the the East, for ASIA. educate concerning short and long term mission work,
Propagation of the Faith by immersion trip advice, twinning between parishes of the
supplying him with practical Our Holy Father, Pope John Archdiocese of Cincinnati and mission sites, and about
support, as well as prayers, Paul II, encouraged everyone mission/global solidarity efforts in general. The Mission Office
for the poor mission to “intensify your praying of provides opportunities for mission experiences, celebrations of
territories of the world.” the Rosary…to obtain from solidarity and spiritual and financial support of the missions.
the Lord those graces that We promote the support of both home and foreign missions.
the Church and humanity
especially need." www.catholiccincinnati.org/mission
mission@catholiccincinnati.org
www.onefamilyinmission.org (national office)
www.worldmissionrosary.org (pray the rosary online)
The Holy Childhood Association How to say the Rosary
Do you know the history of the Holy Childhood Association, one of
only four mission societies to be designated as “Pontifical”? Begin the rosary by holding the On the first bead, pray the Our
Crucifix and making the Sign of Father:
French Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson founded the Holy Childhood
Association in 1843. Deeply affected by the distress of Chinese children the Cross. Then pray the Our Father, Who art in heaven,
abandoned in the streets, he was moved to found a society similar to the Apostles Creed: hallowed be Thy name; Thy
Propagation of the Faith -- but for children. He was convinced that I believe in God, the Father kingdom come; Thy will be done on
children rich in faith and love are capable of playing their own part in the almighty, creator of heaven and earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
Church's mission - and even of stirring adults to show the same earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, day our daily bread; and forgive us
generous spirit. God’s only Son, our Lord, who was our trespasses as we forgive those
HCA was established in 1846 in the United States, first in New Orleans conceived by the Holy Spirit, born who trespass against us; and lead
and later in Baltimore. Today, its National Office is located in New York of the Virgin Mary, suffered under us not into temptation, but deliver
City with diocesan HCA offices nationwide. HCA was raised to the status Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, us from evil, AMEN
of "Pontifical" in 1922 by Pope Pius XI. and was buried; he descended to
the dead. On the third day he rose On the next three beads, recite
again; he ascended into heaven, he the Hail Mary:
Mission Education Programs is seated at the right hand of the Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is
available through the HCA Father, and he will come again to with thee. Blessed art thou amongst
A variety of Mission Education Programs are available from the HCA. judge the living and the dead. I women, and blessed is the fruit of
Through HCA’s Membership Program, students are invited to make a believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary,
special commitment as missionaries and become members for $1.25 Catholic church, the communion of Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
each. They receive a bookmark, prayer card, membership card and a saints, the forgiveness of sins, the now and at the hour of our death,
subscription to the HCA newsletter, “It’s Our World”. The newsletter resurrection of the body, and the AMEN.
comes three times each school year and their teacher will receive a life everlasting. AMEN.
teacher’s guide to the newsletter. Each newsletter focuses on an On the next bead, pray the
individual country. For details on this and other HCA programs go to Glory Be:
www.onefamilyinmission.org or phone 513-421-3131 ext 2632. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it
was in the beginning, is now, and
Students… HCA has fun for you! ever shall be, world without end,
AMEN
Students, HCA has a website for you: www.hcakids.org. You can
Then, announce the First
download games and learn about students in other parts of the world
who are just like you. There is an artwork contest and stories from Mystery...
various missionaries. Check it out!
The Joyful Mysteries The Mission Mysteries
Said on Monday and Saturday Said for the missions on special occasions
The first Joyful The second Joyful The third Joyful The fourth Mission The fifth Mission Concluding the Rosary
Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery
The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity of Jesus Jesus sends out His The Conversion of Paul
Say the Hail Holy
The archangel Gabriel Mary visits her cousin Jesus is Born! Disciples In a very stunning change,
Queen…
announces to Mary that she Elizabeth, who is pregnant Mission Intention Jesus sends His followers to through the grace of God, Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
shall conceive the Son of with John the Baptist For the children of the bring the Good News to Paul stops persecuting mercy, our life, our
God. Mission Intention world, especially those who others. Christians and starts sweetness and our hope. To
Mission Intention That missionaries who are poor and homeless, that Mission Intention preaching the Good News. thee do we cry, poor
That the good news of a travel long roads bearing they may know the love of That all who bring the Good Mission Intention banished children of Eve.
Savior, first announced to Christ may be strengthened Jesus. News to others may do so May we experience true
To thee do we send up our
Mary, may be proclaimed to in faith and holiness. Reflection with the same love and conversion of heart daily
sighs, mourning and
all the world. Reflection Mary, you gave birth to enthusiasm of the first through our prayer and
weeping in this valley of
Reflection Mary, you visited Elizabeth Jesus, God’s own son. At missionaries of Jesus. good works.
tears. Turn then, most
You listened to the word of in her need. Each of you the foot of His cross, you Reflection Reflection
The disciples went to gracious Advocate, thine
God announced by the was moved by the Holy became my mother. Raise Paul transformed the
others, heedless of the eyes of mercy toward us,
angel Gabriel. You believed Spirit to praise God for me as your own child. Raise Church from a small sect of
danger to themselves and and after this our exile,
and became the Mother of what God had done for you. me as God’s own child. Judaism to a truly universal
filled with the Holy Spirit. show unto us the blessed
God. Teach me to listen to Teach me to be attentive to Take care of all of God’s church, teaching us that we
Help me to consider my fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
the Word and keep it. May how the Spirit is present in children, especially those must never dismiss others
own missionary vocation clement, O loving, O sweet
it take root in my heart, my life and the lives of who do not know God. as beyond God’s reach,
whether it be in my own Virgin Mary!
grow and blossom, for my even when their previous
life and that of others too. home or somewhere far actions show them to be our Pray the Rosary Prayer:
away. enemies. O God, whose only
Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… begotten Son, by His life,
Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each death and resurrection, has
of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… purchased for us the
Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: rewards of eternal
Pray the Fatima Prayer: salvation, grant, we beseech
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer:
thee, that while meditating
O my Jesus, forgive us our On the next large bead, On the next large bead, On the next large bead, Now, say the closing prayers… on these mysteries of the
sins, save us from the fires announce the third Mystery... announce the fourth Mystery... announce the fifth Mystery…
most holy rosary of the
of hell, lead all souls to Blessed Virgin Mary, that
heaven, especially those we may both imitate what
who are in most need of they contain and obtain
Thy mercy, AMEN what they promise through
On the next large bead, Christ our Lord, Amen.
announce the second Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
The Mission Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries
Said for the missions on special occasions Said on Monday and Saturday
The first Mission The second Mission The third Mission The fourth Joyful The fifth Joyful Mystery Concluding the Rosary
Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery Finding Jesus in the Temple
The Visit of the Magi Jesus speaks with the Jesus cures the Centurion’s The Presentation Mary and Joseph find the
Say the Hail Holy
Three strangers arrive from Samaritan Woman Servant Mary and Joseph present young Jesus teaching the Queen…
the east. Jesus speaks to someone Jesus cures the servant of a Jesus in the Temple. Rabbis in the Temple. Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
Mission Intention considered unworthy. Roman soldier. Mission Intention Mission Intention mercy, our life, our
That all who seek Jesus will Mission Intention Mission Intention That Catholic families That all the people of the sweetness and our hope. To
find Jesus. Father, help us to That all who are ill, throughout the world, by world that live in sorrow thee do we cry, poor
Reflection understand that all people especially those who face the example of their lives, may find in the Gospel banished children of Eve.
The Magi were astrologers are Your children and that the hardship of poverty may show the love of Christ message of Jesus new life To thee do we send up our
from Persia. When Jesus all people deserve respect. come to know Jesus’ to their neighbors. and peace. sighs, mourning and
was born, they read in the Reflection healing presence. Reflection Reflection
weeping in this valley of
stars that there was a Jesus scandalized his Reflection Mary, when Jesus was a Mary, when you lost Jesus,
followers by speaking to a The Romans and the Jews tears. Turn then, most
newborn King of the Jews. little boy, you offered him you searched and found
woman and a non‐Jew. But were enemies. Yet, this gracious Advocate, thine
This mission teaches us that to the service of God. We him. When I am lost, help
Jesus knows all of God’s centurion was friendly to eyes of mercy toward us,
all who seek God with an pray also to be servants of me to find Jesus. Teach me
children are worthy of the Jews. He was desperate and after this our exile,
open heart will be guided to God and servants of each to help others experience
respect and love. In to save his servant. His faith show unto us the blessed
the Lord other. the joy of finding Jesus in
addition, Jesus gave the impressed Jesus. And Jesus fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
their lives.
woman a deep desire to used this example to teach clement, O loving, O sweet
know God and to have her the people of God. Virgin Mary!
people know God too. Pray the Rosary Prayer:
O God, whose only
Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… begotten Son, by His life,
Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each death and resurrection, has
of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… purchased for us the
Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: rewards of eternal
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: salvation, grant, we beseech
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer:
thee, that while meditating
O my Jesus, forgive us our On the next large bead, On the next large bead, On the next large bead, Now, say the closing prayers… on these mysteries of the
sins, save us from the fires announce the third Mystery... announce the fourth Mystery... announce the fifth Mystery…
most holy rosary of the
of hell, lead all souls to Blessed Virgin Mary, that
heaven, especially those we may both imitate what
who are in most need of they contain and obtain
Thy mercy, AMEN what they promise through
On the next large bead, Christ our Lord, Amen.
announce the second Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
The Sorrowful Mysteries The Luminous Mysteries
Said on Tuesday and Friday Said on Thursday
The first Sorrowful The second Sorrowful The third Sorrowful The fourth Luminous The fifth Luminous Concluding the Rosary
Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery
The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning with Thorns The Transfiguration The Institution of the
Say the Hail Holy
Jesus sweats water and Pilot has Jesus whipped. Roman solders crown Jesus’ Christ is transfigured as the Eucharist
Queen…
blood while in prayer on Mission Intention head with thorns. Father, Son, and Spirit. Jesus offers the first Mass at
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
the night before his passion. That all who suffer in body, Mission Intention Mission Intention the Last Supper establishing
mercy, our life, our
Mission Intention especially the hungry, may That all who suffer in That those whose faith in the Sacramental foundation
sweetness and our hope. To
That all in the world who be fed through our sharing. despair, especially refugees, God is tested every day for all Christians.
thee do we cry, poor
persevere in faith may feel Reflection may find hope in Christ’s through the struggles of Mission Intention
banished children of Eve.
the presence of the Lord. Lord Jesus, forgive me for promise of eternal their daily lives may be an The Mass reminds us that
To thee do we send up our
Reflection the times I have been happiness. example to others who we who eat Christ’s Body
sighs, mourning and
Lord Jesus, you accepted indifferent to the sufferings Reflection doubt, yet do not struggle and drink His Blood are
weeping in this valley of
being like us even to the of my brothers and sisters Lord Jesus, I am sorry for for the basics of life. sent to continue His mission
tears. Turn then, most
point of death. In prayer, around the world. Help me all the times I hurt you by Reflection to the world. May we take
gracious Advocate, thine
you realized that this was offer my own pain and hurting others. Teach me to Lord, your disciples saw to heart this mandate.
eyes of mercy toward us,
the Father’s will. We pray suffering on behalf of all grow in kindness and who You really are, the Son Reflection
Lord Jesus, You gave Your and after this our exile,
that our suffering and who serve in the missionary generous love so that I may of God. I want to be Your
life for us. You prepare a show unto us the blessed
weaknesses and those of all work of the Church. grow to become more like disciple. I want to listen to
table for all people to share fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
humanity may be sanctified you. You, learn from You and
in Your life. Make me a clement, O loving, O sweet
by your Spirit and united to become like You. May Your
server and sharer at this Virgin Mary!
your suffering for the life of Spirit transform me into
the world. Your likeness. banquet. Pray the Rosary Prayer:
O God, whose only
Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… begotten Son, by His life,
Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each death and resurrection, has
of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… purchased for us the
Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: rewards of eternal
Pray the Fatima Prayer: salvation, grant, we beseech
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer:
thee, that while meditating
O my Jesus, forgive us our On the next large bead, On the next large bead, On the next large bead, Now, say the closing prayers…
on these mysteries of the
sins, save us from the fires announce the third Mystery… announce the fourth Mystery… announce the fifth Mystery…
most holy rosary of the
of hell, lead all souls to Blessed Virgin Mary, that
heaven, especially those we may both imitate what
who are in most need of they contain and obtain
Thy mercy, AMEN what they promise through
On the next large bead, Christ our Lord, Amen.
announce the second Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
The Luminous Mysteries The Sorrowful Mysteries
Said on Thursday Said on Tuesday and Friday
The first Luminous The second Luminous The third Luminous The fourth Sorrowful The fifth Sorrowful Concluding the Rosary
Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery
The Baptism in the Jordan The Wedding at Cana The Proclamation of the Jesus Carries the Cross. The Crucifixion
Say the Hail Holy
The Father declares Jesus Jesus changes water into Kingdom of God and Call to Jesus meets his mother and Jesus is nailed to the cross
Queen…
the Beloved Son. wine, His first public Conversion falls three times on this way and dies before his mother Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
Mission Intention miracle. Jesus calls to conversion to Calvary. and John the Apostle mercy, our life, our
That all who do not know Mission Intention and forgives the sins of all Mission Intention Mission Intention sweetness and our hope. To
Jesus, especially the Father, we hear often of the who draw near to Him. For the church in the United That those who hunger and
thee do we cry, poor
children, can come to hear generosity of the poor to the Mission Intention States, that through prayer thirst for justice may work
Father, we know that banished children of Eve.
of his great love. poor, may all come to know and sacrifice we may help peacefully and successfully
To thee do we send up our
Reflection the joy of giving from their missionaries come from all bear the burdens of our toward their goal.
sighs, mourning and
Lord Jesus, You were need and not only from cultures. Help us to brothers and sisters Reflection
understand that we too are weeping in this valley of
baptized by John. You their surplus. worldwide and that we Lord, help me remember
tears. Turn then, most
befriended all people. Free Reflection missionaries by virtue of may see and celebrate their how great your love is fro
our baptism. gracious Advocate, thine
me from feeling I’m better Jesus, You introduced Your gifts to the church. me and the world. Teach
Reflection eyes of mercy toward us,
than others. May all of us disciples to Your mother at Reflection me to love myself as you
Lord Jesus, rule in my heart and after this our exile,
get closer to You. the wedding in Cana. She Lord, you accepted the love me and to love others
and help me spread the show unto us the blessed
teaches us to follow Your burden of the cross. Give as you love them.
Good News of Your love fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
will. Show me Your love so me the grace, courage and
and peace throughout the clement, O loving, O sweet
that I may too believe. sincere desire to take up my
world so that someday all Virgin Mary!
cross daily and follow you.
may be one in Your name. Pray the Rosary Prayer:
O God, whose only
Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… begotten Son, by His life,
Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each death and resurrection, has
of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… purchased for us the
Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: rewards of eternal
Pray the Fatima Prayer: salvation, grant, we beseech
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer:
thee, that while meditating
O my Jesus, forgive us our On the next large bead, On the next large bead, On the next large bead, Now, say the closing prayers…
announce the fourth Mystery...
on these mysteries of the
sins, save us from the fires announce the third Mystery... announce the fifth Mystery…
most holy rosary of the
of hell, lead all souls to Blessed Virgin Mary, that
heaven, especially those we may both imitate what
who are in most need of they contain and obtain
Thy mercy, AMEN what they promise through
On the next large bead, Christ our Lord, Amen.
announce the second Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Mystery… have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.
The Glorious Mysteries The Glorious Mysteries
Said on Wednesday and Sunday Said on Wednesday and Sunday
The first Glorious The second Glorious The third Glorious The fourth Glorious The fifth Glorious Concluding the Rosary
Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery Mystery
The Resurrection The Ascension The Descent of the Holy The Assumption The Coronation
Say the Hail Holy
Jesus rises from the dead. Jesus leaves the Apostles Spirit Mary is taken, bodily, into Mary is crowned Queen of
Queen…
Mission Intention and, bodily, ascends into The Apostles receive the heaven by God. Heaven and Earth. Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
For the Church worldwide, heaven. Holy Spirit in tongues of Mission Intention Mission Intention mercy, our life, our
that our faith in the risen Mission Intention fire in the upper room with That Mary, who gave the That through the
sweetness and our hope. To
Christ may draw others to That Christ, who lived as Mary. human body of Christ to the intercession of Mary, young
thee do we cry, poor
Him. man and returned to the Mission Intention world, inspire us who form men and women will offer
banished children of Eve.
Reflection Father, will grant to all For our Holy Father, that the body of Christ on Earth their lives to God as priests,
To thee do we send up our
Lord Jesus, help me people knowledge of the the Holy Spirit will grant to proclaim God’s message religious sisters & brothers
sighs, mourning and
experience the joy of the way to eternal life. him wisdom, fortitude and to all peoples. and lay missionaries in
weeping in this valley of
resurrection each day and Reflection holiness as he leads our Reflection service to their neighbors.
tears. Turn then, most
to share this joy with others. Lord Jesus, by your Holy church. Mary, you were glorified, Reflection
gracious Advocate, thine
Spirit, draw me up towards Reflection sharing completely in God’s Mary, I want you to be my
Lord, please send your eyes of mercy toward us,
Yourself and to all that is own life, because of your queen, to reign in every
Spirit upon me. May the and after this our exile,
good, holy and true. I offer obedience to God’s word. aspect of my life, so that
gifts of the Holy Spirit help show unto us the blessed
this prayer for all people, Help me to follow God’s you may submit me to the
me be a better missionary fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
especially those who have word and do God’s will. reign of your Son Jesus.
so I may help bring about clement, O loving, O sweet
yet to hear the Good News.
Your Kingdom. Virgin Mary!
Pray the Rosary Prayer:
Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… Pray the Our Father… O God, whose only
Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each Say a Hail Mary on each begotten Son, by His life,
of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… of the next ten beads… death and resurrection, has
Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: Pray the Glory Be: purchased for us the
Pray the Fatima Prayer: rewards of eternal
Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer: Pray the Fatima Prayer:
salvation, grant, we beseech
O my Jesus, forgive us our On the next large bead, On the next large bead, On the next large bead, Now, say the closing prayers… thee, that while meditating
sins, save us from the fires announce the third Mystery... announce the fourth Mystery... announce the fifth Mystery…
on these mysteries of the
of hell, lead all souls to most holy rosary of the
heaven, especially those Blessed Virgin Mary, that
who are in most need of we may both imitate what
Thy mercy, AMEN they contain and obtain
On the next large bead, what they promise through
announce the second Mystery… Christ our Lord, Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
pray for us.
Make the Sign of the Cross.