Franciscan Crown Rosary
(Seven Joys of Mary)
Franciscan Crown RosaryThe Franciscan Crown Rosary (also known as the Franciscan Rosary and the Seraphic Rosary) is a 7-decade rosary venerating seven key events in the Bible pertaining to Mary and her role in God's plan for salvation. This devotion dates back to 1422 when a young Franciscan novice received an apparition of the Virgin Mary.
![]()
Prayer Video - Franciscan Crown Rosary
Franciscan Crown Rosary
[Make the sign of the Cross] First Mystery - The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-33) R. May I become your humble servant, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Second Mystery - The Visitation (Luke 1:39-47) R. Grant us true love of neighbor, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Third Mystery - The Nativity (Luke 2:4-7) R. Give us true poverty of spirit, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Fourth Mystery - Adoration of the Magi (Matthew 2:9-11) R. Help me obey all just laws. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Fifth Mystery - Finding in the Temple (Luke 2:41-51) R. May I never lose you through serious sin, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Sixth Mystery - The Resurrection (Luke 24:1-6) R. May we share your glory, Lord. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Seventh Mystery - Crowning of Mary (Revalation 12:1-6) R. Mary, may we share your crown of eternal life. Pray: Our Father ... (1 time) & Hail Mary ... (10 times) Pray the Hail Mary (2 times) to complete the 72 years Mary lived on Earth. Then, pray the Our Father (1 time) and the Hail Mary (1 time) for the intentions of the Holy Father. [Make the sign of the cross] |
|
Related Prayers
Prayer of St Francis
Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Chaplet of the Seven Joys & Sorrows of St Joseph
Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Chaplet of the Seven Joys & Sorrows of St Joseph