Rosa Mystica

The devotion to the Rosa Mystica is centered on Mary as the Mystical Rose and involves specific prayers on the 13th of each month. This devotion particularly emphasizes prayer, penance, and reparation. The following are the prayers typically recited as part of this devotion on the 13th of each month:

The Rosa Mystica Prayer

O Most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body and soul, you are the beloved Daughter of the Heavenly Father, the Mother of the Divine Son, the Bride of the Holy Spirit. We pray that you will look upon us mercifully and intercede for us with your Son. Through the infinite goodness of God and your motherly love, we ask that you grant us the grace to live holy lives, in imitation of your virtues, and to gain eternal happiness in heaven.

Mary, Rosa Mystica, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto)

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven,

have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God,

have mercy on us.

Holy Mary,

pray for us.

Holy Mother of God,

pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins,

pray for us.

Mother of Christ,

pray for us.

Mother of the Church,

pray for us.

Mother of divine grace,

pray for us.

Mother most pure,

pray for us.

Mother most chaste,

pray for us.

Mother inviolate,

pray for us.

Mother undefiled,

pray for us.

Mother most amiable,

pray for us.

Mother most admirable,

pray for us.

Mother of good counsel,

pray for us.

Mother of our Creator,

pray for us.

Mother of our Savior,

pray for us.

Virgin most prudent,

pray for us.

Virgin most venerable,

pray for us.

Virgin most renowned,

pray for us.

Virgin most powerful,

pray for us.

Virgin most merciful,

pray for us.

Virgin most faithful,

pray for us.

Mirror of justice,

pray for us.

Seat of wisdom,

pray for us.

Cause of our joy,

pray for us.

Spiritual vessel,

pray for us.

Vessel of honor,

pray for us.

Singular vessel of devotion,

pray for us.

Mystical rose,

pray for us.

Tower of David,

pray for us.

Tower of ivory,

pray for us.

House of gold,

pray for us.

Ark of the covenant,

pray for us.

Gate of heaven,

pray for us.

Morning star,

pray for us.

Health of the sick,

pray for us.

Refuge of sinners,

pray for us.

Comforter of the afflicted,

pray for us.

Help of Christians,

pray for us.

Queen of angels,

pray for us.

Queen of patriarchs,

pray for us.

Queen of prophets,

pray for us.

Queen of apostles,

pray for us.

Queen of martyrs,

pray for us.

Queen of confessors,

pray for us.

Queen of virgins,

pray for us.

Queen of all saints,

pray for us.

Queen conceived without original sin,

pray for us.

Queen assumed into heaven,

pray for us.

Queen of the most holy Rosary,

pray for us.

Queen of families,

pray for us.

Queen of peace,

pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,

that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we, Your servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body; and, by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rosary of the Tears of Mary (optional)

This rosary is prayed using the same format as the traditional rosary, but with special meditations on Mary's tears and sorrows.

These prayers foster a deep devotion to Mary, encouraging the faithful to seek her intercession and to imitate her virtues. May this devotion lead you closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.