# A 54‑Day Rosary for Peace in the World
*2015-08-15*

> Bill Young leads a special rosary novena of 54 days, praying the Joyful Mysteries for peace in the world and inviting listeners to join the intention of Our Lady, Queen of Peace.

## Why a 54‑Day Rosary?

Good evening, I’m Bill Young. Tonight we begin a special novena of rosaries that will run from August 15 through October 7—54 days in total. Each day we will pray the Joyful Mysteries, then the Sorrowful, and finally the Glorious Mysteries, asking Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to intercede for the world. After every decade we repeat the invocation “Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.” I invite you to join me in this prayer for global peace.

## The Opening Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

**Apostles’ Creed**
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

**Our Father**
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

## The Joyful Mysteries

**First Mystery – The Annunciation**
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…

**Second Mystery – The Visitation**
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be…

**Third Mystery – The Nativity**
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be…

**Fourth Mystery – The Presentation in the Temple**
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be…

**Fifth Mystery – Finding Jesus in the Temple**
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be…

## Closing Petition

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins; save us from the fires of hell; lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need. Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

May this 54‑day rosary bring the peace of Christ to every corner of the world. Amen.

*Join the 54‑day rosary and ask Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to intercede for lasting peace in our world.*