# Luminous Mysteries Rosary for the Sick with the Chaplet of the Ten Virtues
*2021-08-05*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke pray the Luminous Mysteries for those suffering from COVID‑19 and other illnesses, adding a special chaplet that honors the ten virtues of the Blessed Mother.

## Opening and the Chaplet of the Ten Virtues

Bill welcomes listeners and explains that today’s rosary will include a chaplet of the Ten Virtues of the Blessed Mother. The virtues are taken directly from Scripture: Most Pure (Matt 1, Luke 1), Most Prudent (Luke 2), Most Humble (Luke 1), Most Faithful (John 2), Most Devout (Acts 1), Most Obedient (Luke 1‑2), Most Poor (Luke 2), Most Patient (James 5), Most Merciful (Luke 1), and Most Sorrowful (John 19). By inserting these titles into each Hail Mary, the rosary becomes a prayer of the Mother’s virtues.

## Intentions for the Sick

The hosts lift up a special intention for all who are ill, especially those battling the coronavirus, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. They ask that God’s mercy bring healing, that the pandemic be ended, and that the faithful may again receive the Body and Blood of Christ without fear of contagion.

## The Luminous Mysteries – Prayer Text

Bill and John pray the five Luminous Mysteries, each introduced with the Our Father, a series of Hail Marys that include the ten virtues, and a concluding prayer.

1. **The Baptism of Jesus** – Fruit: Openness to the Holy Spirit.
2. **The Wedding at Cana** – Fruit: Faith in Jesus’ power.
3. **The Proclamation of the Kingdom** – Fruit: Repentance and conversion.
4. **The Transfiguration** – Fruit: Desire for holiness.
5. **The Institution of the Eucharist** – Fruit: Eucharistic adoration.

For each mystery they repeat the Our Father, the Hail Marys with the virtue titles, and a short petition for sinners, ending with the traditional “Glory be” and “O my Jesus.”

## Concluding Prayer and Final Thoughts

The episode ends with a final prayer to the Holy Trinity, asking for forgiveness, protection from evil, and the grace to persevere in prayer. Bill thanks listeners, urges them to share the rosary with friends and family, and repeats the plea for the end of the coronavirus so that the faithful may fully partake in Holy Communion again. John reminds everyone to pray daily, share the rosary, and keep the sick in their prayers.

*May the virtues of Mary and the light of the Luminous Mysteries bring healing to the sick and peace to a world longing for the end of the pandemic.*