# Patriotic Rosary for Our Nation
*2021-01-24*

> Bill Young and co‑host John O'Rourke lead a special patriotic rosary, praying for the United States, its leaders, and each state, while reflecting on the Glorious Mysteries.

## Opening Invocation

Bill welcomes listeners to Catholic Conscience 2.0 and invites John to begin. Together they pray: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful… Grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy his consolations, through Christ our Lord, Amen.”

## The Apostles’ Creed

The hosts recite the Creed, affirming belief in God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

## Patriotic Rosary – Prayers for the Nation and Its States

Bill leads a series of prayers for the conversion of the United States. After the traditional Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, they invoke the blood of Jesus over each state, from Alabama to Wyoming, asking the Blessed Virgin to pray for sinners now and at the hour of death. The repetitive petitions are summarized as a united intercession for every state and its people.

## The Glorious Mysteries Applied to America

The hosts meditate on each of the five Glorious Mysteries, linking them to the nation:
• Resurrection – praying for the presidency and the nation’s renewal.
• Ascension – interceding for the Supreme Court and the rule of law.
• Pentecost – invoking the Holy Spirit for the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Assumption – praying for the Governor and state executives.
• Coronation – asking for the coronation of Christ as King over all America.
Each mystery is accompanied by the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

## Final Prayer and Closing

The episode concludes with a prayer to the Holy Mother: “Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy… pray for us that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.” Bill thanks John, invites listeners to join future Zoom rosaries, and blesses the audience.

*May the Holy Spirit guide our nation toward conversion and peace as we unite in prayer.*