How To Pray The Franciscan Crown
Sign of the Cross
- V. + In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
- R. Amen!
Mysteries of the Seven Joys of the Virgin Mary - After each mystery, pray one Our Father and ten Hail Marys
- The Annunciation of the angel Gabriel of Mary. (Luke 1: 26-33; 38)
- The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-45)
- The Nativity of our Lord Jesus. (Luke 2:1-7 or 2:6-12)
- The Adoration of the Magi/Epiphany. (Matthew 2:1-2 & 9-11)
- The Finding of our Lord Jesus in the Temple. (Luke 2:41–51)
- The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus. (Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:36-41, John 20:19-22)
- The Assumption & Coronation of Mary {Luke 1:46-55, Psalm 45 (44):11-14, Rev.12:1;5-6}
It is customary, after the seventh mystery, to pray two Hail Marys to bring the total number to seventy-two in honor of the tradition that the Virgin lived for seventy-two years on earth.
Prayer for the Pope Catholics customarily pray an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be for the intentions of the Pope.
Sign of the Cross
- V. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
- R. Amen.
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