Step-by-Step Guide
The full Rosary is five decades — five Mysteries — and takes about 15–20 minutes. Every prayer is written out in full below.
Make the Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Holding the Crucifix, pray the Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth… (full text below)
On the first large bead, pray one Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven… (full text)
Pray the Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning… Amen.
Announce the First Mystery of the day
State the Mystery aloud: e.g., "The First Joyful Mystery — The Annunciation." Then pray one Our Father.
Pray ten Hail Marys, meditating on the Mystery
One Hail Mary on each of the ten small beads. Focus your heart on the scene of the Mystery.
Pray the Glory Be, then the Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Repeat steps 6–8 for the remaining four Mysteries
Five decades in total. Each Mystery: one Our Father → ten Hail Marys → Glory Be → Fatima Prayer.
After the fifth decade, pray the Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope… (full text)
Pray the Closing Prayer
O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by His Life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life… Amen.
Make the Sign of the Cross
The Rosary is complete. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
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The Mystery Schedule
Each day of the week is assigned a set of five Mysteries. Orabimus selects today's Mystery automatically.
| Day | Mysteries | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Monday & Saturday | Joyful | The Incarnation and childhood of Christ |
| Tuesday & Friday | Sorrowful | The Passion and death of Christ |
| Wednesday & Sunday | Glorious | The Resurrection and glory of heaven |
| Thursday | Luminous | The public ministry of Christ |
| Advent & Christmas Sundays | Joyful | Seasonal variation |
| Lenten Sundays | Sorrowful | Seasonal variation |
The Prayers of the Rosary
Every prayer of the Rosary is rooted in Scripture. Below is each prayer in full, in English and Latin. The Rosary Prayers page contains the complete bilingual text with explanations.
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.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
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.
Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen.
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.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Domine Iesu, dimitte nobis debita nostra, salva nos ab igne inferni, perduc in caelum omnes animas, praesertim eas quae misericordiae tuae maxime indigent. Amen.
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.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae, vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.
View all Rosary prayers with full text in English and Latin
Common Questions
How long does it take to pray the Rosary?
A full Rosary — five decades — takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes at a meditative pace. Some people pray a single decade daily, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes. There is no wrong length of time. Orabimus guides you through every step at your own pace.
Do I need a physical Rosary to pray?
No. You can count the prayers on your fingers, or use Orabimus — a free online Rosary guide that walks you through every prayer without physical beads. No account or download is required.
Can I pray the Rosary in Latin?
Yes. The Rosary has been prayed in Latin for centuries. Orabimus provides all prayers in both English and Latin with audio narration in both languages. The Ave Maria, Pater Noster, Gloria Patri, and Salve Regina are the classic Latin forms of the Rosary prayers.
What Mystery should I pray today?
Monday and Saturday: Joyful Mysteries. Tuesday and Friday: Sorrowful Mysteries. Wednesday and Sunday: Glorious Mysteries. Thursday: Luminous Mysteries. During Advent and Christmas, pray the Joyful Mysteries on Sundays. During Lent, pray the Sorrowful Mysteries on Sundays. Orabimus selects today's set automatically.
Who invented the Rosary?
Tradition holds that Our Lady appeared to St. Dominic in 1221 and revealed the Rosary to him as a powerful form of prayer. The fifteen Mysteries were standardised by Pope Pius V in the 16th century. In 2002, Pope John Paul II added the five Luminous Mysteries, bringing the total to twenty.
Can I pray the Rosary with others online?
Yes. Orabimus shows a live count of people praying the Rosary at the same moment worldwide and offers Group Rosary rooms where you can pray together in real time with a leader and shared intentions. Free, no account needed.