Using a Single Rosary Decade to Pray One Decade of the Rosary at a time
Are you new to praying with a single-decade rosary? Or is praying a full rosary in one sitting too demanding? Then you're in the right place!
Taking a moment to recite a decade of the rosary during brief moments throughout the day is an excellent way to pause amidst busier-than-usual times.
Knots of Grace decade rosaries are designed to support your prayer life, offering a simple way to pray throughout your day, no matter where you are.
Simple instructions to pray with your Knots of Grace rosary decade:
Start by expressing a specific prayer intention. Asking for Mary's intercession while you're praying today.
- Then begin with the Sign of the Cross.
- Recite the Apostles' Creed.
- Pray 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be while holding the Cross.
- Announce 1st Mystery.
- Pray 1 Our Father while holding the center knot/bead.
- Pray 10 Ten Hail Marys on each of the 10 knots/beads.
- Pray 1 Glory Be at the medal or center knot/bead.
- Pray the Fatima Prayer
- Repeat 4 times, by announcing the next Mystery and praying 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, 1 Glory Be, and the Fatima Prayer.
- Finish by praying Hail Holy Queen. And make the Sign of the Cross.
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Prayers of the Rosary
Apostles' Creed
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come 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 life everlasting.
Amen.
Our Father
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.
The Hail Mary
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 Be
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Hail Holy Queen (The Salve Regina)
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this, our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries (Mondays, Saturdays)
- The Annunciation - Fruit of the mystery: Humility
- The Visitation - Fruit of the mystery: Love of Neighbor
- The Nativity - Fruit of the mystery: Poverty
- The Presentation in the Temple - Fruit of the mystery: Purity of Heart and Body
- The Finding in the Temple - Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Jesus
Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays, Fridays)
- The Agony in the Garden - Fruit of the mystery: Obedience to God’s Will
- The Scourging at the Pillar - Fruit of the mystery: Mortification
- The Crowning with Thorns - Fruit of the mystery: Courage
- The Carrying of the Cross - Fruit of the mystery: Patience
- The Crucifixion and Death - Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for our Sins
Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays)
- The Resurrection - Fruit of the mystery: Faith
- The Ascension - Fruit of the mystery: Hope
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Fruit of the mystery: Wisdom
- The Assumption - Fruit of the mystery: Devotion to Mary
- The Coronation of Mary - Fruit of the mystery: Grace of a happy death
Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays)
- The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan - Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit
- The Wedding Feast at Cana - Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
- Jesus' Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God - Fruit of the mystery: Conversion
- The Transfiguration - Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness
- The Institution of the Eucharist - Fruit of the mystery: Adoration
