Pope Francis: let us rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home

Pope Francis has written a letter to all the faithful, inviting them to pray the Rosary, especially during the month of May to pray for the end of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. "Let us rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home," was part of the invitation in the message the Pope wrote in this letter.

In a letter for the month of May, published on the feast of St. Mark the Evangelist (April 25), Pope Francis points out the importance of maintaining the tradition of praying the Rosary at home with the family during this month of May.

In the letter, Pope Francis indicates that the month of May is "the month in which the people of God manifest with particular intensity their love and devotion to the Virgin Mary.

"The restrictions of the pandemic have forced us to value this domestic dimension, also from a spiritual point of view," said the Pope.

Let us rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home.

It is for this reason that Pope Francis proposes to all the faithful of the Church that "we rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home during the month of May. He also gives us a saying that we can pray it "either individually or as a group, "making the most of both opportunities.

In addition, Pope Francis suggests that, "the key to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy to find good models of prayer to follow on the Internet as well.

Two new prayers for the Rosary.

Pope Francis has composed two new prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary for all God´s people to recite at the end of the Holy Rosary. According to what he has expressed in his letter, the Pope assures that he too will recite these prayers throughout the month of May, "in spiritual union with us all.

"Contemplating Christ´s face with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us to overcome this time of trial," the Pope said in his letter.

"Pray for me!" was the request made by Pope Francis at the conclusion of the letter. And in the same way, he left us the promise that he would pray for all of us "especially for those who suffer most.

We will be praying the Holy Rosary on our Youtube channel adding the two prayers that Pope Francis composed to Mary asking for the end of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Prayers to be recited at the end of the Rosary.

The prayers that Pope Francis has added to be recited at the end of the Holy Rosary can be found here

First Prayer to Mary.

O Mary,
You shine continuously on our journey
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who, at the foot of the cross,
were united with Jesus’ suffering,
and persevered in your faith.

"Protectress of the Roman people",
you know our needs,
and we know that you will provide,
so that, as at Cana in Galilee,
joy and celebration may return
after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the will of the Father
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.
Amen.

We fly to your protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from every danger,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Second prayer to mary.

"We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God".

In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research, that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in service, constant in prayer.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.