How I pray the Wildflower Rosary

These are the prayers that I use, some modified, and some composed myself. If you want to use them, you may be my guest. It's your choice. You may feel that I have taken liberties with the traditional expressions, but rest assured that no disrepect was intended. These are simply my own practice. 

Each day needs a primary dedication, a prayer intention for the edification of the Church, alongside any prayer requests we may personally have received from others. These are mine:

Monday: For peace and charity among all the members of my Christian family

Tuesday: For the complete purification and sanctification of my soul and others 

Wednesday: For the global evangelization of unbelievers and agnostics 

Thursday: For the conversion of those who live with habitual sin 

Friday: For better confessions and more perfect contrition for my sins

Saturday: For giving myself without reserve or expectation for love's sake 

Sunday: For God's glory and the completion of his plan in history 

Apostles' Creed (and some)  

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, 

   Creator of Heaven and Earth, 

   and of all things visible and invisible. 

I believe in Jesus Christ, 

   His only begotten Son, our Lord, 

   who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 

   and born of the virgin Mary.

   He suffered under Pontius Pilate, 

   was crucified, died, and was buried. 

   He descended into Hell, and on the 

   third day, He rose again from the dead. 

   He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at 

   the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. 

   From there He will come again in glory

   to judge the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, Lord & Giver of Life

   who proceeds from the Father and the Son, 

   and has spoken through the prophets.  

I believe in the holy Christian Church, 

   the communion of saints, 

   the forgiveness of sins, 

   the resurrection of the body, 

   and life everlasting. 

Amen.   

*[This Credo is not proposed as authoritative, neither as a Symbol nor a Rule of faith, but only as an amalgam version from both the Apostle's and the Nicene creeds. It is a personal statement. The same may also be said of the innovation of additional Mysteries offered alongside those approved by the Catholic Church. This is merely a personal guide for use on the beads that I strung for myself.]* 

The Lord's Prayer 

Our Father, 

who art in Heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name. 

Thy Kingdom come, 

thy will be done on Earth, 

as it is in Heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread, 

and forgive us our trespasses, 

as we forgive those 

who trespass against us. 

Lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil. 

For thine is the Kingdom, 

and the power, and the glory, 

Now and Forever. Amen. 

Long Jesus Prayer (after every Our Father) 

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, 

have mercy on me, a sinner. 

Help me to amend my ways, 

and lead me to follow thy path. 

Lord, teach me thy Way of Truth, 

and let me share thy Life, 

now and forever. 

Amen. 

Hail, Mary! 

Hail, Mary, full of grace!

The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women, 

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, 

pray for us sinners now, 

and at the hour of our death. 

Amen. 

Glory Be 

Glory be to the Father, 

and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit! 

As it was in the beginning, 

is now, and ever shall be.

World without end.

Amen.

St. Faustina's Prayer (Fatima)

Oh, my Jesus!

Forgive us our sins.

Save us from the fires of Hell.

Lead all souls to Heaven, especially 

those who most need thy mercy.

Amen. 

( On the central medal: )

Prayer before the Holy Face of Jesus: 

     O Holy Face of my sweet Jesus, living and eternal expression of Love and the divine martyrdom suffered for the redemption of mankind, I adore Thee and love Thee. Today and always, I consecrate to Thee my heart and my whole being. 

     By the most pure hands of thy Mother, our Immaculate Queen, I offer Thee my prayers, actions and works of this day, and ask only for the promise of thy mercy. 

     If Thou dost will, make of me thy true apostle, that I may help others to recognize thy Presence in the world. Yet, if I am not able to accomplish great things for Thee, grant me the humility to accept simplicity. 

     Impress your beloved Face on my heart, so that I may see Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, and follow Thee more nearly with each passing day.

     Amen. 

(On the first bead, say the Our Father and name the mystery to contemplate. Then, after the Long Jesus prayer, proceed to the Hail Mary. 

Pray your Mysteries for today, according to the day of the week. Continue through as many consecutive days' mysteries as your personal devotions may ask.

After the last mystery, on the last bead, pray the Our Father, and the Long Jesus prayer. If you are saying six mysteries for each day, but lack extra beads, rewind Hail Marys on the Our Father beads and out to the Cross (7+3). 

You may add For Transforming Grace. Then on the central medal, the Hail Holy Queen and Deo Gratia.) 

For Transforming Grace 

O holy Mother of God, 

Pray for us always, 

that by the grace of the holy Name, 

of your Son, Jesus Christ, 

we may find the strength of will, 

to follow Him and imitate his example. 

May we be transformed by his life, 

saved by his redeeming death, 

and raised by the greatest Love 

of his infinite Mercy. 

Amen. 

Hail, Holy Queen 

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, 

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 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 loving! O sweet virgin, Mary! 

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, 

that we may be made worthy 

of the promises of Christ. 

Amen. 

Deo Gratia 

O Holy, Compassionate, Merciful God, 

It was by the resurrection of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that thou brought joy to the world, and we are forever grateful. Grant now, we beseech thee as we meditate upon these mysteries of his courageous mission through this most holy Rosary, that we may imitate his Life, and be transformed by his Love. Allow, Lord, that we may be saved from sin by his redeeming death, and reprieved from judgment by his Infinite Mercy. We adore thy perfect holiness, and love thy grace and compassion. With great longing we wish to receive what thy Son has promised. Give ear, Merciful Father, to the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and pour out thy grace upon us, that we might be granted eternal life and come joyfully into thy presence. 

Through Christ, our Lord.

Amen. 

By Papal Request 

O Mary, our beautiful Mother, 

You shine continuously on our journey 

as a sign of salvation and hope. 

We entrust ourselves to you, 

for you, at the foot of the cross, were united 

with Jesus' suffering, and persevered 

in steadfast faith. 

Protectress of thy faithful children, 

You know our needs, 

and we know that you will provide, 

so that, as at Cana in Galilee, 

joy and celebration may return 

after our times of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, 

to conform ourselves to the Father's will, 

and to do what Jesus tells us. 

For He took upon Himself our suffering, 

and burdened Himself with our sorrows, 

to bring us, through the cross, 

to the joy of the Resurrection. 

We fly to your protection, 

O Holy Mother of God, 

do not despise our petitions of necessity, 

but deliver us always from every danger. 

We fly to thee seeking refuge 

under your protection, 

O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Amen.