# Rosary for the Sick on the Feast of the Assumption
*2021-08-16*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead a rosary of the Glorious Mysteries, praying for those suffering from illness, disaster, and war, and honoring the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

## Opening Intentions

Bill welcomes listeners and invites prayers for those afflicted by COVID‑19, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses, as well as for victims of the crises in Haiti, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. He reminds listeners that they can email specific prayer requests to his address, though none have been received yet.

## The Rosary: Glorious Mysteries

The hosts begin with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles’ Creed, then pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for each of the five Glorious Mysteries—Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost, Assumption, and Coronation of Mary. Each mystery is introduced with a brief meditation on its fruit (faith, hope, wisdom, devotion to Mary, and eternal happiness) and followed by the traditional prayers.

They recite the 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."

For each Hail Mary they say:
"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."

After each decade they conclude with the Glory Be and the Fatima Prayer.

The fifth mystery, the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, is highlighted as a reminder of the promise of eternal happiness.

## Prayers for the Sick and Suffering

Bill leads a prayer for the sick:
"Almighty God, source of all mercy, look upon your servants who are ill. Grant them healing according to your will, that they may give thanks to you and to the Church. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."

They invoke the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking her intercession for those suffering from disease, injury, and the hardships of war and natural disaster.

A special sacrificial prayer is offered:
"O Jesus, we offer you our sufferings for the conversion of sinners and for reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. May our sacrifices unite us more closely to your love. Amen."

The hosts encourage listeners to continue praying the rosary daily, especially for those in need.

## Closing Prayer and Invitation

The episode concludes with a final prayer:
"O God, who gave your Son for our salvation, grant us the grace to meditate on the mysteries of the rosary, to imitate the virtues they contain, and to obtain the promises of Christ. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may we be made worthy of eternal life. Amen."

Bill thanks John for leading the rosary and reminds listeners to share the podcast, submit prayer requests via email, and comment on the podcast website. He ends with a blessing: "May God bless you all."

*Praying the rosary, especially on the Feast of the Assumption, unites us with Mary’s intercession for the sick and all who suffer.*