Saying the Rosary

1. While holding the Crucifix in the hand, make the Sign of the Cross and recite the Apostles' Creed.
2. On the first large bead, recite the Our Father.
3. On the three small beads recite the Hail Mary for an increase in the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, followed by praying the Glory Be.
4. For each decade identify the mystery and mediate on the mystery; then recite on the larger bead the Our Father.
5. On the ten small beads, recite the Hail Mary, keeping in mind the mystery.
6. Recite the Glory Be, followed by the Fatima prayer.
7. Repeat this for five decades and conclude by praying the Hail Holy Queen.

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