A Liturgy of Praise, Penitence, and Petition
A prayer guide for the Anglican Rosary
The Cross — Gloria Patri ☩
Glory be to the Father,
And to the Son,
And to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning,
Is now,
And will be forever. Amen.
The Invitatory
Joy is yours, O God, and your joy is our strength.
The First Cruciform — The Holy Father
Glory is yours, Father, and the whole earth is full of your glory.
The First Week — Creation
1. Light and Darkness
2. Firmament (atmosphere)
3. Dry Land, Seas, and Vegetation
4. Sun, Moon, and Stars
5. Fish and Birds
6. Animals and Man
7. Rest
The Second Cruciform — The Holy Son
O Chris, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy upon me
And grant me your peace.
The Second Week — Fall
1. Broken relationship with God
2. Broken relationship with others
3. Broken relationship with creation
4. Broken relationship with self
5. Confession of sin
6. Recognition of your need for Christ
7. Hope in the atoning blood
The Third Cruciform — The Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, you are present here and always.
Sanctify me in your Truth, and lead me in the path of righteousness.
The Third Week — Redemption
1. The horror of the Cross
2. The beauty of the Cross
3. The empty tomb
4. Forgiveness and justification
5. Sanctification
6. Spirit-empowered life
7. Joy of salvation
The Fourth Cruciform — The Holy Catholic Church
God, the Church is your hands and feet on the earth.
Grant us your strength for such a time as this to live by faith in this present age and hope in the age to come.
The Fourth Week — Restoration/Glorification
1. Ministers of the Gospel (pastors, missionaries, laity)
2. Local congregation
3. Needs of friends and family
4. Witness to unbelievers
5. Faithful and clear preaching and teaching
6. Boldness in the faith
7. Life by the Spirit
The Invitatory — Benediction and Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures, here below:
Hallelujah (“Praise be to Yahweh!”)
Hallelujah (“Praise be to Yahweh!”)
Praise him above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! ☩
Hallelujah (“Praise be to Yahweh!”)
Hallelujah (“Praise be to Yahweh!”)
The Cross — Prayer for Peace
O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, world without end.
