The Rosary PrayerThis prayer, referred to as the Rosary Prayer, is said after the Hail Holy Queen at the end of the rosary. Some prefer to say it at the beginning as a means of petition.Its origin is from the Collect of the Mass of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary(Oct. 7th, Originally the Feast of Our Lady of Victory) and from the Divine Offices of Lauds and 1st and 2nd Vespers. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was instituted to commemorate the victory over Islam in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. The victory of course, was attributed to the devout recitation of the rosary. Since it is not part of the 'required' prayers of the rosary, it is one that is considered optional. N.B. Only the five(5)decades of the day are required, although traditionally opening and closing prayers are added. O God whose only begotten Son has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, Grant that we beseech Thee while 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. Visit the Rosary and Gifts Homepage Free Printable Prayers of the Rosary |
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