How to pray the Rosary?

The Rosary is a traditional Catholic devotion that involves the repetition of specific prayers while reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. Here is how to pray the Rosary:

1. Begin by holding the Rosary with your thumb and index finger, with the Crucifix in your hand.
2. Make the sign of the cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed.”
3. Say the “Our Father” prayer.
4. Say three “Hail Mary” prayers.
5. Say the “Glory Be” prayer.
6. Announce the first mystery and say the “Our Father” prayer.
7. While reflecting on the mystery, say ten “Hail Mary” prayers, followed by the “Glory Be” prayer.
8. Repeat this process for each of the remaining mysteries, for a total of five decades.
9. Conclude the Rosary by saying the “Hail Holy Queen” prayer, followed by the “Apostles’ Creed.”
10. Make the sign of the cross to conclude the Rosary.

It is traditional to pray the Rosary while holding a set of Rosary beads, which helps to keep track of the prayers. Some people also find it helpful to meditate on specific events in the life of Jesus and Mary while praying the Rosary.