The Franciscan Crown Rosary 

 

 

The Seven Joys are:

1) The Annunciation

2) The Visitation

3) The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ

4) The Adoration of the Magi

5) The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple

6) The Appearance of Christ to Mary after the Resurrection

7) The Assumption and Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven

 

The 7 Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary (prayed during lent):  

1. The prophecy of Simeon

2. The flight to Egypt

3. The loss of the Child Jesus for 3 days

4. Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross.

5. The Crucifixion of Jesus

6. The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross and placed in the arms of Mary.

7. The body Jesus is placed in the tomb

 

How to Pray the Franciscan Crown Rosary

The Franciscan Crown Rosary begins by saying the first mystery and then praying one Our Father and ten Hail Marys while meditating upon the mystery. This same procedure is then followed for the other six mysteries. It is not required to add the Glory Be at the end of each decade, and the Fatima Prayer. Finish by adding two Hail Marys in honor of the 72 years that Our Lady is said to have lived on earth, and one Our Father and Hail Mary for the intentions of the Pope.

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