The Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
The Agony in the Garden
For the sick and suffering and those who serve them
Immaculate Heart of Mary, your Son Jesus wanted the cup of suffering to pass Him by, but submitted Himself to the Father’s will. With this decade of the Rosary, we pray for all the sick and suffering throughout the Diocese. May they receive help to alleviate their suffering, and may they also appreciate the value that suffering has as a means to a deeper union with your Son Jesus. We pray for those who serve the sick and suffering as well, that they will be true angels of consolation.
The Scourging at the Pillar
For purity
Immaculate Heart of Mary, your Son Jesus was cruelly scourged. His mystical Body continues to be scourged through sins of impurity. With this decade of the Rosary, we pray that the Blood He shed with infinite mercy and love may cleanse the hearts and minds of all who have fallen into sins of impurity, and guide them to embrace their true dignity as children of God. We pray that all your sons and daughters throughout the Diocese may be given a deep desire and sincere resolution to be pure.
The Crowning with Thorns
For those with addictions
Immaculate Heart of Mary, your Son Jesus was humiliated and cruelly crowned with thorns. With this decade of the Rosary, we pray for all those who suffer from the humiliation of an addiction. May they realize that they are not alone, that help is available for them, and that the forgiveness of Jesus is unconditional. May the suffering they face because of addiction help them draw closer to your Son Jesus, who suffered for love of them.
The Carrying of the Cross
For the clergy
Immaculate Heart of Mary, your Son Jesus wasn’t able to carry His cross to Calvary by Himself; He needed help. With this decade of the Rosary, we pray for all the priests and deacons of this Diocese, and for me, your shepherd. Although being a priest, deacon, or Bishop is richly rewarding, we also need help in carrying our crosses. May all the clergy throughout the Diocese receive the help needed to courageously persevere in serving the Lord and all the souls entrusted to our care.
The Crucifixion of Our Lord
For renewed hope
Immaculate Heart of Mary, when your Son Jesus was crucified, this could have seemed like the ultimate defeat. But you trusted it was not, and believed instead that it was the greatest of victories. With this decade of the Rosary, we pray for all those throughout the Diocese who are losing hope and sinking into despair, that they too may trust in the Lord with all their hearts, regardless of external circumstances.