The Rosary of God The Father

The Rosary of God The Father
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The Rosary of the Father, in five stations, helps us to reflect on His mercy, which "is stronger than evil, stronger than sin or death" (Dives in Misericordia, V111,15.) It reminds us that mankind can and must become an instrument for the triumph of the Love of the Father, giving its "yes" to Him in fullness and thus taking its place in the circle of Trinitarian Love that renders it "the living glory of God."

We ought not replace the Rosary of Mary by that of the Father. We ought rather, after reciting the entire Marian Rosary of 15 stations, ask "Our Mother in Heaven" to recite the Rosary of the Father with us. She will do that and with us will invoke our Heavenly Father! ABBA, Pater will not be able to resist our call; He will come and will make "heavens and earth new."

First Mystery:

We contemplate the triumph of the Father in the Garden of Eden when after the sin of Adam and Eve, He promises the coming of the Lord.

"The Lord God said to the serpent: Because you have done this, you shall be banned from all the animals and from all the wild creatures; On your belly shall you crawl, and dirt shall you earth all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers; He will strike at your head, while you strike at His heel." - (Gen 3,14-35)
1 Hail Mary and 10 Our Father's,Glory be.....,My good Father....,Angel of God.

Second Mystery:

We contemplate the triumph of the Father at the moment of the fiat of Mary during the annunciation.

"The Angel said to Mary: "Do not fear Mary. You have found favor with God. You shall conceive and bear a son and give Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His Father. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and His reign will be without end." (Luke: 1,30-33)
1 Hail Mary and 10 Our Fathers,Glory be.....,My good Father....,Angel of God.

Third Mystery:

We contemplate the triumph of the Father in the garden of Gethsemani when He gives all His power to the Son.

"Father, if it is Your will, take this cup from Me; yet not My will but Yours be done. An angel then appeared to Him from heaven to strengthen Him. In His anguish He prayed with all the greater intensity, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Luke 22, 42-44)
1 Hail Mary and 10 Our Fathers,Glory be.....,My good Father....,Angel of God.

Four Mystery:

We contemplate the triumph of the Father at the moment of every particular judgement.

"While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was deeply moved. He rant out to meet him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. The son said to him, Father, I have sinned against God and against you: I no longer deserve to be called your son. The father said to his servants: Quick! bring out the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet. Take the fatted calf and kill it. Let us eat and celebrate because this son of mine was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and is found. (Luke 15, 20-24)
1 Hail Mary and 10 our Fathers,Glory be.....,My good Father....,Angel of God.

Fifth Mystery:

We contemplate the triumph of the Father at the moment of final judgement.

"Then I saw a new heavens and a new earth. The former heavens and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no longer. I also saw a new Jerusalem, the holy city, coming down out heaven from God, beautiful a a bride prepared to meet her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne cry out: "This is God's dwelling among men. He shall dwell with them and they shall be His people and He shall be their God who is always with them. He shall wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, crying out or pain, for the former world has passed away." ( Rev: 21-24)
1 Hail Mary and 10 Our Fathers, Glory be.....,My good Father....,Angel of God.

LITANY OF THE FATHER

O God, Father in heaven.................."have mercy of us"
O God Son, Redeemer of the world..
O God Holy Spirit..............................
Holy Trinity, one God........................
Father, Creator of the world.............
Father, propitiator of the world.........
Father, eternal wisdom......................
Father, infinite goodness...................
Father, bountiful................................
Father, fount of all things..................
Father, most sweet............................
Father, of infinite mercy....................
Father, our defender..........................
Father, our glory and happiness.......
Father, richness of all people............
Father, triumph of all nations............
Father, hope of all Christians............
Father, splendor of the Church.......
Father, splendor of the kings..........
Father, overthrough of the idols.......
Father, solace of the people..............
Father, joy of priests.........................
Father, guide of men..........................
Father, gift of men.............................
Father, gift of family..........................
Father, help of the poor.....................
Father, guide of the youth.................
Father, friend of the children............
Father, freedom of slaves.................
Father, light to those who are in darkness..
Father, destroyer of the proud..........
Father, wisdom of the just.................
Father, rest in tribulations.................
Father, hope in desolation.................
Father, harbor of safety..................
Father, consolation of the poor.........
Father, consolation of the afflicted...
Father, refuge of the hopeless..........
Father, refuge of the orphans...........
Father, refuge of the aged.................
Father, refuge of the dying................
Father, extinguishes the thirst of our poverty..
Father, life of the dead......................
Father, glory of the saints.................
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!

This prayer has been approved by the Archbishop of Foggia, Mons. Giuseppe Casale, on November 23, 1988.