Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, 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 vale (valley) of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and, after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O pious, O sweet Virgin Mary,

V. Queen of the most Holy Rosary, pray for us:     R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Here are my thoughts on this Marian prayer…

… We are drawn to her as a perfect example of God’s will working through humanity. … Her humility and her complete desire to follow God’s will – her “yes” — has provided us with a shining example of how to live and her life has brought her honor and glory. … All she has asked of us is that we look to her Son. … her power is what God does through her. Her soul magnifies the Lord. … we venerate Mary through the Rosary. But, we praise and adore God by addressing our prayers to Him. … God is our creator and our judge and only God can give us mercy. Mary is the mother of Mercy and we do ask for her help and assistance as our advocate with God.

? What do you think of when you say it?

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy Mercy.

Here are my thoughts …

… The Fatima prayer was added last century to remind us specifically to ask for mercy. …If praying the Rosary for a particular person, keep them in mind especially during this prayer.

? What do you think of when you say it? What phrase stands out?

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Here are my thoughts …

… … Think about why the one true God would need to present Himself to us in 3 persons.  …We remind ourselves again of, and direct our prayers to, the Trinity through The Glory Be.

? What do you think of when you say it? What phrase stands out for you?